soft but sturdy carrier/crate keeps tasmanian devil puppy safe in car and comfortable at home
579837
This is a sturdy soft-sided carrier/crate that I used to housetrain my 12 lb Maltese puppy in. He also uses it in the car when we go to the vet or to the dog park, etc. As a crate, he loves it, sleeps in it, hangs out in it. It does tilt to the right side a little. I chose this carrier for
* its generous dimensions - it's just a teensy bit short for my gigantic pup now to lay out fully, but there's plenty of width and height for him to turn around, curl up, chew on his toys...
* being lightweight - before puppy weight
* using as a crate for taking puppy to outdoor patios of restaurants and cafes - gives shade and ventilation (necessary in hot climates). The screens are the largest I have seen on any soft-sided carrier
* using a portable bed in hotel rooms or friends' homes
* its style and aesthetics

My puppy may look sweet-faced, fluffy and gentle, but he's really a tasmanian devil, and he was even worse when he was 4 months old. However, he didn't manage to claw his way through the screens or chew open the zippers. And now he has finally stopped trying and just enjoys being in the carrier/crate, mostly. He does get car sick; so I will open the zipper on top and let him poke out his head a little bit.

I have read to be careful about tethering onto the harness. My puppy moves around a lot, so I don't tether him, lest he accidentally strangles himself. Also, this carrier is too long and wide to fit into the foothold area of the passenger seat of a normal sedan car. So it gets strapped into the back seat. I crack open the windows for fresh air and put on some calming music, and lay down an old towel to catch any vomit. Under the black fleece and carrier base fabric, there is a stiff rectangle of cardboard (not waterproof) that cannot come out, so if it gets wet, it will expand and lose its shape.
3417449
so far so good.  excellent construction for so reasonably priced an item.  very portable.  currently using for our 19 pound puppy to house train and to put in back of my prius for transportation.  my husband was really impressed with the quality.  lots of nice windows.  the pad on the bottom is removable and easily washable.  my puppy loves this soft crate and also her larger metal crate.  I am anticipating using for hopefully another 6 months until she gets too big for this.
3180156
We've had 3 of these crates so far and love them.  They are very easy to fold up - which makes moving them around the house or taking on trips a breeze.  The other bonus is they are compact enough to go in a vehicle when folded.  The tray slides out of the crate for easy cleaning - has come in handy for those inevitable accidents.  The large ones are a bit heavy when transporting, but they hold up to our Great Dane so I'm glad they're that sturdy.

Pros:
Easy to fold and transport
Quality construction - look new after years of use
Easily removable bottom tray for cleaning

Cons:
larger crates are heavy
875947
We bought the 32 inch (up to 50 lbs) model for our standard goldendoodle puppy at the pet store. I am going to order a second one for my office. It was fairly easy to assemble and is sturdy, but not heavy. I don't know that this would be substantial enough for air travel, but I think it will be fine to get us through housetraining and teething. I suspect that our puppy will be too tall for it before she is a year, but I am hopeful that we won't need a crate by the time that happens. We have a larger crate with metal bars, but she hates it. I think she feels more secure in this-- he went right into this one and took a nap.
416296
Love this carrier/ pet car seat! It's roomy enough for my little guy who is about 10 pounds, and as a car seat, he can either pop his head out the top or bottom, and since it has a tether that hooks onto his collar, he can't jump out!
3876593
Amazing carrier. The removeable fleece bottom is comfy for pup and easy to remove and clean. The straps are a great length for carrying and size not cumbersome like many carriers. The design is aesthetically pleasing with a nice dome shape and mesh windows so doggie doesn't feel trapped. There's a pocket on the side that's great for keeping treats or toys. My 3 month old
Boston terrier pup loves her carrier. She'll go and sleep in it on her own. What else that's great about is that it has safety loops for a seat belt so doggie is safe when rising in the car. Great choice of carrier. I'm quite picky when it comes to design an function and couldn't be more pleased with the purchase. I'd recommend it to a friend.
1474624
A great sturdy crate for my 22 pound Dachshund. I love that it came with a tray for the bottom of the crate. It fits well in the back seat of my suv when traveling as Well!
360445
I purchased this seemingly well-made soft crate for a road trip recently. There are several good points about this crate:

- Two pockets to hold various items like leashes and towels (one of which come off to become portable);
- Each entry point has a small, velcro strap so that the door can remain open and out of the way;
- It comes with a very thin liner (you'll definitely need another bed);
- The crate is easy to assemble and take down once you figure out the set-up the first time through;
- Very light-weight and manageable even when not folded up and in the carrier bag it comes with;
- Looks stylish and looks well-made.

All that being said, this crate is no longer of use to me as one that will be able to hold my corgi. All seams (including attachment of the zipper) are sewn with very wide, parallel running stitches. The instant any part of the thread gets snagged on something (which is very easy to do due to the length of the stitch), the entire seam is compromised and comes apart. Surprisingly, it is not the zipper that is the weakest and most probable port of escape but where the zipper and mesh windows actually attach to the canvas. I had to reinforce the seams in several different locations before the mesh (very thin), was torn. Note that duct tape will not stick to the canvas or mesh. I am at a loss as to how to fix the mesh without replacing it entirely.

Solid covers for the mesh windows would probably have made this more sturdy and made my dog feel safer.

This will now have to be my dog's "hanging out" crate rather than a travel crate.
2707026
We purchased this as a temporary crate for our Aussie Mix (41 pound puppy) while traveling in our camper. He took to it right away and the roll up slides helped when it was warm, but also at night to keep out distractions.
Thick material and very high quality.
577668
I bought this about 9 months prior to this review with the sole intent of making sure my dog doesn't damage my car on our 8 hour (each way) drive on our vacation.  He outgrew the carrier and behaves well so we decided to give him some freedom with this seat protector and a device that attaches to a seat belt.  It's never left my car since.

What I like:
- I have it underneath my daughter's car seat for bonus protection.
- I can very quickly remove half of it and fold it over if I have somebody who doesn't want to sit on it.
- My folding rear seat is split and I can keep half the back seat protected while I fold down the other half to extend my trunk without removing it.  You need to remove the loop around the headrest, but I have to take that off to drop the seat anyway!
- I have full use of the seat-belts while it's in place.

What I don't like:
Thankfully this hasn't become a factor for us yet, but keep in mind that since you have full access to the seat-belts while it's in place, it means that there are holes in the crease that could allow urine to pass through.  The bed itself maybe be waterproof, but that doesn't include the access holes!
1304115
This crate pad is very soft on one side and is a black, with little non slip grips on the other side. I purchased the tan color which is pretty much exactly as pictured.

The slits on the four corners help it perfectly fit into your crate.  The 25x37 inch pad was just slightly bigger than the crate that I have but the slits let it nicely fold up just a bit on the sides (which I think is the point), and makes it fit perfectly.  I thought the pad was a little thin, I was expecting it to be a bit thicker (which is why I gave the product 4 stars rather than 5).  Overall though I am happy with the purchase - it does exactly what I wanted it to do.
2479270
We bought this after seeing it at a friend's. We got a medium size, knowing full well we may need to upsize later if the dog gets bigger than we think. This is a great item for transporting our dog to and from everything, or as a crate when traveling on vacation. It keeps him safe and secure in the back of the car, and we use the same pillow we use in the crate at home. Easy to clean. He does paw on the screen when we open the back, but hasn't ripped through anything.
2814165
This is a godsend to keep a puppy safe while away (instead of using a crate). Love, love, love this soft, portable pen. Our little Houdini worked on separating the zippers (on the outside) by pawing at the material on the inside, so we had to tie the zippers together with a ribbon, but no big deal, the tied ribbon worked. This is a nice alternative instead of a dog being in a crate while being away because bed and toys and a little room to romp is a nice option. Our dog is small (under 7 lbs.) so the space is nice. High quality, durable material, practical construction and a very reasonable price.
4337843
I needed to find something to hold my Havanese puppy during a 4 hour car trip.  This booster seat is perfect.  It is easy to set up and Lilah has plenty of room to lay down.  She is also able to sit up and look out of the window.  My parents car didn't have head rest in the back seat, so I hooked it to the back of the front seat for our trip.  I drive with her in the front seat of my car.  Someone mentioned being aware of air bag safety, but she sits further back than I do.  The basket is very sturdy and has a very strong back board that rest against the car seat.  I haven't had any problem with the straps, but it would be easy to change them out if they ever break.
3316603
Our 100 lb rottweiler loves this soft crate, we got the biggest one. We put it in the back of our 2015 VW Sport wagon to keep his hair contained (gotta keep the car clean). It's big enough that it gives him more room than he really needs, easy to fold or set up, even in the back of the wagon. We've had this for a couple months, use it often.
170631
This portable crate is very well designed. Setup and tear-down take about 30 seconds, and the front, side and top flaps mean that I can put it anywhere. Obviously, I wouldn't put an ill-trained or destructive dog in a soft dog crate, but it's prefect for traveling with my service-dog-in-training labradoodle pup. The extra pouches come in handy for transporting blankets, travel bowls and toys. Also, I didn't think I'd use it, but the large carrying case for the whole crate has been very useful for carrying the crate as luggage and keeping it clean while stored in the back of my SUV.
470513
I am very pleased with this crate. It Is sturdy, easy to assemble and the 36" x 24" is a good sleeping size for my shih tzu lhasa apso. I have a larger crate for another dog. It has only one door. I much prefer this Midwest Life Stages Double-Door crate, It is much easier to find the right spot in my house for a crate with two doors. I highly recommend this crate, however if a dog has to be in a crate for a long period of time other than overnight (even if it is a small adult shih tzu) I would definitely want a crate one size larger, but for overnight and short rest periods the 36" by 24" is good. My dog is an adult 16 pounder so of course this crate would be roomier for a small breed puppy, I have a 22 pound Cocker Spaniel that stole my Rhodesian Ridgebacks large crate. The Cocker is 15 years old and used to sleep most of the day and night in the ridgebacks big cage, but since i bought the smaller cage for my shih tzu she seems to like it even better, and I have to remove her from it at night to put my shih tzu to bed. The shih tzu was adult when I got her, and will potty in the house at night if not crated so she needs the smaller crate more than my cocker. Both dogs give the crate a paws up.