[Sigurd's Mom]

I'm trying to figure out to rearrange Sigurd's crate set-up. I am trying to make it more stylish, less of an eye sore. I'd love to see pictures of your crate set-up for some inspiration.

 

[Good_Karma]

This is completely not creative or nice-looking. I am posting this only so you see how nice your set-up probably is in comparison.

Niko in his crate in our bedroom on my side of the bed.

This is Niko hanging out in Rosa's crate, just for fun. This is on the other side of the bed.

There, now don't you feel better about Sigurd's crate set up?

 

[elisabeth_00117]

Haha.. I just posted about this on the other board!

Stark's current set up in my bedroom:

And what I hope my Dad will soon build for me:

 

[wildo]

Try a google images search for "fancy dog crates." There are some really nice ones on there! I particularly like this one- it's a nice twist on the typical end opening crates:

 

[spiritsmom]

I'd love to find a way to make the 4 crates we have in our bedroom look better!

 

[Sigurd's Mom]

good_karma: that first cage looks massive, what size is it?
elisabeth - That's hilarious. I'll go check it out, is it on gshome? I really like your crate set-up idea, do you mind if I save that image for future reference/inspiration??
wildo: I love that set-up!!

 

[Sigurd's Mom]

I was thinking of somehow sewing my own crate cover. I'm just not sure how about to do it. Any suggestions? I was thinking of getting material that covers the whole crate, and cutting it where the edges are and stitching that back up so it's snug. I'd leave an end completely open for the door. Would that even work? lol

ETA: I'd love to get a table that would work with the crate, that would be awesome. I'll keep searching around. I'm not handy and don't know anyone who is, so I couldn't just get it made by scratch.

 

[Jax's Mom]

This is a reasonable facsimile of our stairs:

We're getting the guy who did them to make matching gates and a big pen out of the same products... Whenever he gets around to it

 

[Syaoransbear]

This is completely not creative or nice-looking. I am posting this only so you see how nice your set-up probably is in comparison.

Niko in his crate in our bedroom on my side of the bed.

What is the height of that crate and where did you get it? Chrono's is 33" high but it's way too short and he's getting little white calluses on his ears from his ears rubbing the top, but I can't find anything taller ANYWHERE.

 

[JeanKBBMMMAAN]

Deco-Crate :: Arabella & Fern, Training Products for Puppies
Hmmm!

I had purchased fabric and made little toppers, but then had to get some custom sized wall stuff cut to top the crate and then put the fabric over that, because they would pull the covers through the wires.

Oh - etsy!
http://www.etsy.com/search_results.php?search_query=dog+crate+covers&search_type=handmade&ref=auto

 

[Larien]

I want one of those nice crates, but I can see two things happening if I got one:

1) He'd eat it.

2) He'd suddenly decide he wants back in the bed with me after I shell out hundreds of dollars for the dang thing.

He likes his space and silence when he sleeps, so he sleeps downstairs in the crate. I guess I toss and turn too much for his liking, it annoys him, lol. And he hates the sound my air purifier makes, if it's not totally quiet, he hates it. But it's just a black wire crate with a mat, nothing special...

 

[AbbyK9]

I ditched the crate and got a 5ftx5ft indoor kennel instead. I have it set up on heavy rubber mats to protect the flooring and will eventually put a Kuranda bed in as well.

 

[elisabeth_00117]

I ditched the crate and got a 5ftx5ft indoor kennel instead. I have it set up on heavy rubber mats to protect the flooring and will eventually put a Kuranda bed in as well.

That is my dream... but because I rent.. I need something smaller...

I LOVE LynnP's home for Laos/Dante... THAT is what I want some day!

 

[FG167]

That is my dream... but because I rent.. I need something smaller...

Ditto here!

 

[cassadee7]

Ohhhh Saber wants that bookshelf crate, elisabeth! I could just leave the door open and then she wouldn't have to go all the way across the room to SHRED ALL MY BOOKS!

 

[Good_Karma]

This is the giant crate in the first set of pictures.
XXL Midwest Dog Crates | 54 inch Crate | Giant Dog Crates for a Great Dane, Mastiff, Saint Bernard and More!

Niko is hosting this year's Superbowl party in it this year. Plenty of room.

 

[AbbyK9]

That is my dream... but because I rent.. I need something smaller...

I also rent. But I live in a split-level home where the upstairs is pretty much where we live and the large L-shaped room downstairs is sort of the "dog" room.

 

[elisabeth_00117]

I'm in a 2 bedroom apartment on the 3rd floor.. not really gonna work so well for me.. lol.

 

[gsdraven]

This is the giant crate in the first set of pictures.
XXL Midwest Dog Crates | 54 inch Crate | Giant Dog Crates for a Great Dane, Mastiff, Saint Bernard and More!

I have a 54" too.. in my living room. I wish there was a way to make it look nicer. The have been some great setups shown. I like the one wildo posted.

 

[Mrs.K]

I have a complete room just for the kennels and the wire crate and one kennel is still at Chris's place. I really have to pick that one up. So we have four kennels and one crate. However, Judge is doing so well that I don't even have to crate him at night anymore.