How to resolve destroying crate?

[Rerun]

I would not leave her alone with Pimg all day while you are at work. That seems like a huge mistake waiting to happen. You don't have any idea how bad a bitch fight can be until you witness one, or the after effects of one. Pimg already showed some possession issues (normal) over her favorite toy, you don't want to risk an argument between them when you're away. I'm shocked people are suggesting you leave a female foster dog with issues alone with another female shepherd who's been an only dog. Bad, bad idea.

I will also reiterate - if you are going to stick with crating, you need to look at the REAL vari kennel that I posted. Not the cheapo thin plastic knock off. If you could see them in person side by side, you'd realize how much heavier duty and strong the real one is. The thin light weight ones can not hold a dog in that really wants out.

[Alexandria610]

Originally Posted by Rerun

I would not leave her alone with Pimg all day while you are at work. That seems like a huge mistake waiting to happen. You don't have any idea how bad a bitch fight can be until you witness one, or the after effects of one. Pimg already showed some possession issues (normal) over her favorite toy, you don't want to risk an argument between them when you're away. I'm shocked people are suggesting you leave a female foster dog with issues alone with another female shepherd who's been an only dog. Bad, bad idea.

TOOOOTALLY agree with you on that one. Even if the foster was male, I still wouldn't leave a new foster alone with Pimg. If I were to get a foster, I know I wouldn't let it be around my dogs without my supervision.

Honestly, I don't really let any of my dogs out together - there are too many things that could go wrong (especially since one is a small Chihuahua) and I don't want to have to worry about it.

[wildo]

Originally Posted by middleofnowhere

Humans sure are stuborn! And sometimes, I think, flat out stupid... Quit crating the dog. Got it?
...
leave her in the company of your other dog.

Is this post for real? Yes, call me stupid all you like, but this bolded advice is lunacy. Never would I leave a new dog unsupervised with my dog. Daily Gretchen gets more comfortable and more willing to initiate play. Pimg does not tolerate puppy play. Leave them together unsupervised?? Pffft... you don't have to know anything about either dog to know that's a terrible idea. No thanks- call me stupid all you like.

[jocoyn]

Well one last thing to consider since you are so handy

I made crates at one time for my SUV out of a product called Gridwall -
GRIDWALL PANELS & GRID CONNECTORS

We put a dog in that crate next to my dog and it was all good. {This dog had been traveling to a seminar and did not have his own crate and we were taking turns doing SAR scenarios). He was in my crate for over an hour with no damage. He was a nutcase of a dog.

Next person who lent him space had the standard midwest wire crate in the back of her truck. In less than 15 minutes he completely destroyed it. I had never seen anything like that and so quickly.

The product is a 3 inch by 3 inch welded wire and I think it is 1/4 inch wire. VERY stout. They use it for store displays. You can find it sometimes at store closout sales or at retail fixture stores. Might be something to consider. We have zero skills and were able to rig something. Needed a bolt cutter to cut it.

[wildo]

Hey Nancy- thanks for that! I'll take a look at those panels...

[middleofnowhere]

Originally Posted by wildo

Is this post for real? Yes, call me stupid all you like, but this bolded advice is lunacy. Never would I leave a new dog unsupervised with my dog. Daily Gretchen gets more comfortable and more willing to initiate play. Pimg does not tolerate puppy play. Leave them together unsupervised?? Pffft... you don't have to know anything about either dog to know that's a terrible idea. No thanks- call me stupid all you like.

You don't need to let them have direct access to one another. Just in one another's company/sight. Maybe even try crating the dog that likes to be crated... If you continue to insist on crating Gretchen, try crating them side by side.

Of course your older dog will put the puppy in it's place. That's the way it goes.