Plastic or Metal Crate?

KeeganM · 11-28-2011, 08:09 AM

I have read the pros and cons of everything puppy, and one about crates is that pups feel more at home with a plastic enclosed crate instead of just a metal crate?

Any thoughts? =)

-Keegan

GSDBESTK9 · 11-28-2011, 08:24 AM

We do not use metal crates in our house. Not only are metal crates noisier, but they also let everything out... hair, pee, diarrhea (if there were an accident)

KeeganM · 11-28-2011, 08:27 AM

Can you recommend a brand or type that you prefer?

GSDBESTK9 · 11-28-2011, 08:31 AM

Yep! I just posted this:

http://www.germanshepherds.com/forum...s-awesome.html

Awesome crates!!!

KeeganM · 11-28-2011, 08:38 AM

The only reason I hate those is that you can't tear them apart for easier cleanups and storage... =/

What do you CURRENTLY have?

mysweetkaos · 11-28-2011, 08:44 AM

We use metal. Couple of reasons. Size...Kaos is big so he has a 52 inch model, never seen a plastic one big enough to hold him comfortably. Our puppy being a Mastiff mix is also going to be big, he is currently in a 48 inch. Our dogs enjoy being able to see everything that is going on on the occasion they are in the crate with the door shut. They love to lay down and watch, so I am not sure they would be as content w/out view access.

KZoppa · 11-28-2011, 08:57 AM

We use the metal crates. I have two kings sized flat sheets i wrap around them to help contain everything. I would prefer two large plastic crates but they're much more expensive and not as easy to tear down and clean up if theres an accident. The only problem I really have with the way I keep the metal crates covered is its a pain to recover them and I have to wash the sheets every week or so but it really helps cut down on the fur that gets out of the crates.

GSDBESTK9 · 11-28-2011, 08:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mysweetkaos

We use metal. Couple of reasons. Size...Kaos is big so he has a 52 inch model, never seen a plastic one big enough to hold him comfortably.

They do sell them that big, I see them at Pet Stores all the time, not cheap (around $200), but they have them.

GSDBESTK9 · 11-28-2011, 09:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KeeganM

The only reason I hate those is that you can't tear them apart for easier cleanups and storage... =/

What do you CURRENTLY have?

Right now we have the Petmate Vary Kennels

mysweetkaos · 11-28-2011, 09:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GSDBESTK9

They do sell them that big, I see them at Pet Stores all the time, not cheap (around $200), but they have them.

$200 isn't bad..considering the price of his metal one...and my husband always jokes we could board a pony in it is so big!

http://www.dogkennels.com/dog-crates...atewithpan.cfm
Correction, I guess he has the 54 inch...either way it is HUGE

11-28-2011, 08:09 AM	#1 (permalink)
KeeganM New Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Latrobe, Pennsylvania Posts: 22	Plastic or Metal Crate? I have read the pros and cons of everything puppy, and one about crates is that pups feel more at home with a plastic enclosed crate instead of just a metal crate? Any thoughts? =) -Keegan __________________ -Keegan

11-28-2011, 08:24 AM	#2 (permalink)
GSDBESTK9 Crowned Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Maryland Posts: 28,438	We do not use metal crates in our house. Not only are metal crates noisier, but they also let everything out... hair, pee, diarrhea (if there were an accident) __________________ Carolina Johnson http://www.johnsonhaus.com http://www.carolinak9photography.com

11-28-2011, 08:27 AM	#3 (permalink)
KeeganM New Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Latrobe, Pennsylvania Posts: 22	Can you recommend a brand or type that you prefer? __________________ -Keegan

11-28-2011, 08:31 AM	#4 (permalink)
GSDBESTK9 Crowned Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Maryland Posts: 28,438	Yep! I just posted this: http://www.germanshepherds.com/forum...s-awesome.html Awesome crates!!! __________________ Carolina Johnson http://www.johnsonhaus.com http://www.carolinak9photography.com

11-28-2011, 08:38 AM	#5 (permalink)
KeeganM New Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Latrobe, Pennsylvania Posts: 22	The only reason I hate those is that you can't tear them apart for easier cleanups and storage... =/ What do you CURRENTLY have? __________________ -Keegan

11-28-2011, 08:44 AM	#6 (permalink)
mysweetkaos Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: St Louis, MO Posts: 1,246	We use metal. Couple of reasons. Size...Kaos is big so he has a 52 inch model, never seen a plastic one big enough to hold him comfortably. Our puppy being a Mastiff mix is also going to be big, he is currently in a 48 inch. Our dogs enjoy being able to see everything that is going on on the occasion they are in the crate with the door shut. They love to lay down and watch, so I am not sure they would be as content w/out view access.

11-28-2011, 08:57 AM	#7 (permalink)
KZoppa Crowned Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Maryland kinda missing CO Posts: 13,819	We use the metal crates. I have two kings sized flat sheets i wrap around them to help contain everything. I would prefer two large plastic crates but they're much more expensive and not as easy to tear down and clean up if theres an accident. The only problem I really have with the way I keep the metal crates covered is its a pain to recover them and I have to wash the sheets every week or so but it really helps cut down on the fur that gets out of the crates. __________________ The more people I meet and talk to,the more I love my dogs and their intelligence. www.krystalscollarcreations.weebly.com Riley GSD/BC 1/10/05 Zena GSD 6/1/03 Shasta GSD 5/5/10

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