Does this carrier fold flat, and is it easy to transport? I show dogs, and I need a crate that I can quickly and easily collapse and transport!
1828712
Hi! No, this carrier definitely isn't what you're looking for. It would disassemble into six separate pieces, and not too easily. It would be tough to carry, and I don't think it's designed to hold up being taken apart and put back together multiple times.
1828713
Sorry but don't remember this crate. It looks like one Nylabone company used to make. We liked it for its sturdiness, but folding was difficult. Good quality wire crate easiest for what you do. Cooler in summer. Can cover during cooler weather.
1828714
Sorry to take so long to respond. The carrier does not fold at all. It must be completely dismantled which takes about 15 minutes, with practice.
1828715
This is a great crate to transport your pet in the car but it does not fold flat. It does come apart but in seperate sections and does take some time to reassemble.
2000341
Yes it does, it actually folds up flat and has an elastic band that wraps around it to keep it closed, and you can slide it right into the carrying case. The only down fall with this product for me was that the base/mat/ bottom of it is Velcro'd to it so my puppy would greet me to the door everyday because he easily got out of it. It became pointless I might as well have left him out to begin with. But it's great when traveling and you can sit there and watch your pet.
2073263
This is a travel crate in that it is light and folds down easily so that it can be transported for travel when compared to rigid metal or plastic crates. It is NOT a travel crate for putting a dog in to travel in a vehicle or aircraft. It is NOT made to fit in the seat of a car and accordingly there are no straps for seat belts to buckle it down.
341237
This is not designed to flatten and raise up in an instant. Yes it can be flattened but not without effort. It really needs to stay in one position most of the time. It's basically a steel frame and you attach the carrier to it by Velcro. I wish I could say that's an easy process but it is not.
1958356
It's super easy to fold up. :-) I fold it up and rest it against the wall after each use. But, it doesn't exactly fold completely flat. But, I LOVE my Gazelle! :-)
2191909
The crate is collapsible. It came in it's collapsed state. It is very easy to unfold and place the bars on the sides to hold it all together. You/Vendor save on shipping thanks to this feature.
515775
My gut instinct is to say no. It's a very sturdy crate but I would be leery of lifting my 55 lb. dog while he was in it. It would probably be fine a few times, but may start to break the stitching down over time. Great crate though. Folds up easy and is quite transportable.
2074196
Yes, it does fold down. It's not flat but it's folded enough to put into a car trunk. It doesn't pop up by itself, you need to pull it up. I haven't found it too difficult and I'm a senior female. I think this was worth the money and my dog seems satisfied. Good luck.
2163713
The top unit is for a small dog. MY 4.5 lb dog doesn't have much room. It does fold easily. It fits upright in the back of my minivan but takes a little maneuvering. My 2 dogs ride in the stroller in the back of my minivan so I don't have to take them in and out of the stroller when we travel.
1738743
Just confirming Julia's comment on a handle when folded up. FYI we bought the largest crate and the quality is excellent. I see the carrying handle on smallest size; if possible, check it out at a pet store or give them a call to ask about a carrying handle on that model. I went to a pet store to compare quality & ease of set up & earlier reviews of strong odor vs other crates. Highly recommended.
447974
Super easy to fold and transport. Not incredibly light (but not horribly heavy either), but great for folding and transporting!
2016589
The crate I got is approximately 65 pounds. This is a rather large crate and unless you have an SUV that has a huge cargo area I would not recommend taking this to dog events. You will have to "break it down" to fit in anything other than a "BIG" vehicle. I use mine only at home and do not move it from room to room. It is completely stationary which is what I wanted for my situation. Hope this will help you.
1484876
This carrier is WAY too flimsy for transporting an animal on public transportation. It's fine for your home. It's fine for transporting a dog to an obedience/agility trial; put it on a cart; you will not be able to carry it by the handle bcs it will too heavy with the pet inside. It probably is ok for transporting your pet in the car, but bungee it down for safety. I use mine for naps and overnights at home. mb
1578083
Hi Brian, I was told by my supplier that this trailer folds flat. The trailer does not have a quick fold option such, yet does fold for travel/storage.
1883279
It does fold. I wouldn't say it's flat though. Prob at least 10 inch tall folded. I have a very very small trunk but it still fits in my trunk just fine. :-)
1175787
It will come "collapsed" with the ends folded down. You can fold it like that for storage. The collapsed size is the footprint of the carrier, about 20" X 10" and, with the cushion inside, about 3" thick. I hope this helps.
342381
I would not advise folding this carrier. It has a spring wire frame inside and if you fold it it may not hold its shape when unfolded.