Owens Dog Boxes

[jesusica]

Anyone use these? How is the insulation? I'm eyeballing the single dog 4 seasons.



Any other brand recommendations?

[jocoyn]

I have the box in the picture and am very pleased with it and we have a hot environment. [I worried about ventilation but went on the advice of others with aluminum boxes]

I have seen folks park them in the direct sun no problem. Mine is under a camper and I run two 02 cool fans in the summer. The insulation is minimal. I have used the winter window covers though.

For the money, I think it is the best crate out there. Note - I said FOR THE MONEY - you *can* get a better crate for about twice the price.

Things I like
-welded, not rivited or screwed construction
-slam latch
-locking latch
-very comfortable (I got the big one)
-sturdy
-welded handles
-Nice height for standing [a consideration for air transport and my dog may be in this crate all day at a search or training]***

Things I don't like
-No floor pan and the size won't fit anything standard
-If you do get a spill I guess it would just run out the bottom (no way it would hold liquid)
-I would like a window on the back even though my dog is, in fact, as cool if not cooler than in my open wire crate.

Now you do have to pay freight to ship it and that adds about $50. [I had mine shipped to a freight depot, not my house which costs more]-This well be true for any welded aluminum crate



***As a cadaver dog, I take him to all of our searches in case he is needed but more often he may spend 8 hours in the crate with the truck in the direct sun with only ocassional breaks {obviously being monitored}

[jesusica]

Thanks! My dog will also spend quite a bit of time in it driving here and there and with full days of training. I am also considering the Professional series.



Fortunately I think I have a distributor of these about an hour away from me so I will be able to look them over before buying and avoid freight costs if I do buy. I keep coming back to these because of their size and ventilation as compared to other models. I'm in Texas. It's hot. I think it has come down to these or going the custom $2,000+ route because if I'm going to spend $1700 on a crate alone what's an extra few hundred to add some really nice features like an undermount drawer. Hopefully the distributor has them both in stock so I can take a look today.

[jesusica]

I do have to say I worry about the first one I posted being acceptable for air travel due to only half the door having ventilation.

[jesusica]

Argh, the distributor does not keep them in stock. They have to be ordered.

A concern I have with the second model is that so much ventilation will defeat one of the functional aspects of the aluminum in that there is not much surface area to help keep him cool.

See, this is why I can't have kids. I can't even make a decision on a dog crate!!!

[jocoyn]

I have had my dog in the first one on a sunny 103 degree day with the fans going and the truck in the direct sun (white camper shell with full side windoors). I monitored him like a hawk and he was just fine. We were at water training for 6 hours that day and the dogs were working. Now it was not humid and they were getting wet.

We get hot here and very humid. South Texas is a little hotter on average.

90-95 degree days don't present any unusual challenges. Normally my dog starts panting in the crate around 93.

[jesusica]

Good to know. Thanks so much!

Anyone have experience, personal or through the grapevine, with the TriState k9 crates?

Aluminum K9 Crates and Canine Containers

[jocoyn]

On another forum one person really sung their praises. THey look good.
Several others prefer a continuous weld {rivited construction vs welded}
[and that is grapevine]

[trophytimegundogs]

Owens Dog Box

One of the big benefits of working with an Owens Dealer is you can get
expert advice and recommendations. One area that we see all
the time is sizing the dog box for the dog, owner and application. There
are a few key areas to keep in mind. What kind a vehicle do
you drive? SUV, Truck, SWAT Unit, Mini-Van etc. What kind of
climate do you operate in? Hot, Cold, Moderate? Distance you are
driving with the dog? Comfort is a key factor. How many dogs are
you transporting? Do you want or need storage? These are
all good factors to consider and discuss.

If you need help sizing your dog box let us know.

[neiltus]

In Manor. Great quality. Don't own one (considering) but know a few who have them....

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