Collapsible "soft" crates? - YorkieTalk.com Forums

BubblPopElectrc · 05-06-2008, 09:17 PM

Does anyone use a collapsible "soft" crate?

Have you ever had a problem with your dog(s) chewing through the cloth mesh on the sides?

Thanks!

Too Cute Teddy · 05-07-2008, 01:22 AM

I bought one from Target - I think it is the boots and barkley brand, and it worked great for Teddy and he loved it. He would climb in there and sleep and I never had a problem with him chewing it - I still have it and will take it with me when I travel or bring teddy certain places. Now I have a little "tent" that I bought from someone here on YT that works well to give him his own space, but not keep him confined.

bchgirl · 05-07-2008, 02:54 AM

Ramsey has one...chewing isn't a problem although if she's inside and gets excited...she scratches at it. So far no damage.

bettyeanne · 05-07-2008, 03:07 AM

We love the softsided crate. We seldom ever confine Toto in any of hers but she has never chewed on anything so chewing isn't a problem anyway. We mostly use hers for her potty area when we travel. She's strange about going potty and doesn't like anyone seeing her when she goes. They are perfect and lightweight. Hers are "It's a Breeze Too" from General Cage, I believe.

1babygirl2000 · 05-07-2008, 04:19 AM

I bought one for Tyson. I actually bought it for my Boxer, so it's pretty large, but it's up in the house when I'm at home so he gets use to going in it. I have one of his beds, some toys and a pad for accidents. But he loves it in there. it's big, he can see out out 3 sides of it and it lets in just enough light. When I leave him alone, he just walks in...I zip him up and he's snug as a bug.

He's never chewed on it, never had an accident in it.

fufufashions · 05-07-2008, 04:50 AM

we have the pet gear soft crates for sleeping only. They love them!! No one has damaged them. they are pretty sturdy and the mesh is fine so they can't get a toenail through them.
Each of my girls has their own "bedroom". I call it my little crate train.

crate train.jpg

BubblPopElectrc · 05-07-2008, 06:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Too Cute Teddy

I bought one from Target - I think it is the boots and barkley brand, and it worked great for Teddy and he loved it. He would climb in there and sleep and I never had a problem with him chewing it - I still have it and will take it with me when I travel or bring teddy certain places. Now I have a little "tent" that I bought from someone here on YT that works well to give him his own space, but not keep him confined.

Good to know.. Thanks!

BubblPopElectrc · 05-07-2008, 06:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bchgirl

Ramsey has one...chewing isn't a problem although if she's inside and gets excited...she scratches at it. So far no damage.

Thanks, lady.

BubblPopElectrc · 05-07-2008, 06:44 AM

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Originally Posted by bettyeanne

We love the softsided crate. We seldom ever confine Toto in any of hers but she has never chewed on anything so chewing isn't a problem anyway. We mostly use hers for her potty area when we travel. She's strange about going potty and doesn't like anyone seeing her when she goes. They are perfect and lightweight. Hers are "It's a Breeze Too" from General Cage, I believe.

Thanks!

I probably wouldn't use one much either..

BubblPopElectrc · 05-07-2008, 06:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1babygirl2000

I bought one for Tyson. I actually bought it for my Boxer, so it's pretty large, but it's up in the house when I'm at home so he gets use to going in it. I have one of his beds, some toys and a pad for accidents. But he loves it in there. it's big, he can see out out 3 sides of it and it lets in just enough light. When I leave him alone, he just walks in...I zip him up and he's snug as a bug.

He's never chewed on it, never had an accident in it.

Thanks for your input!

BubblPopElectrc · 05-07-2008, 06:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fufufashions

we have the pet gear soft crates for sleeping only. They love them!! No one has damaged them. they are pretty sturdy and the mesh is fine so they can't get a toenail through them.
Each of my girls has their own "bedroom". I call it my little crate train.

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Those are pretty!

How come one gets a different color?

fufufashions · 05-07-2008, 06:51 AM

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Originally Posted by BubblPopElectrc

Those are pretty!

How come one gets a different color?

They don't make the ice pink ones anymore and when i ordered the new one for Candy 3 months ago, the new hot pink one came to my surprise!

BubblPopElectrc · 05-07-2008, 07:01 AM

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Originally Posted by fufufashions

They don't make the ice pink ones anymore and when i ordered the new one for Candy 3 months ago, the new hot pink one came to my surprise!

They look great; so much better than wire crates.

Patti · 05-07-2008, 07:43 AM

I used ond for Cali and she loved it and never had a problem. I got Pixie at 13 months and she wasn't use to being crated so she chew her way out of the mesh. I have one for Roxie and she isn't in it much but she is fine when she is in it,

Dreamer74 · 05-07-2008, 07:51 AM

We had one we loved to use when traveling that we got at PetSmart. Unfortunatly Buddy did finally scratch his way through it....

05-06-2008, 09:17 PM	#1
BubblPopElectrc Britney and Brooklyn's Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: PA Posts: 4,748	Collapsible "soft" crates? Does anyone use a collapsible "soft" crate? Have you ever had a problem with your dog(s) chewing through the cloth mesh on the sides? Thanks! __________________ Kyle (me), Britney, Coral, and Brooklyn

05-07-2008, 02:54 AM	#3
bchgirl Three plus me!! Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: at da beach Posts: 8,872	Ramsey has one...chewing isn't a problem although if she's inside and gets excited...she scratches at it. So far no damage. __________________ Deb, Ramsey, Reese, Reggie & Trace who watches over us Ramsey 's Bailey

05-07-2008, 03:07 AM	#4
bettyeanne Donating YT 7000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Alabama, etc. Posts: 7,504	We love the softsided crate. We seldom ever confine Toto in any of hers but she has never chewed on anything so chewing isn't a problem anyway. We mostly use hers for her potty area when we travel. She's strange about going potty and doesn't like anyone seeing her when she goes. They are perfect and lightweight. Hers are "It's a Breeze Too" from General Cage, I believe. __________________ Toto's Mom *http://www.dogster.com/?206581www.millbusters.com/forums* THE CRAZY CLUB http://yorkierescuecolorado.com/home.html ~ Proud Member of SRC ~"PP" ~ Tink's Friends**

05-07-2008, 04:50 AM	#6
fufufashions LEADER OF MyPACK Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Sugar Land Texas - Where there is no Equal! Posts: 2,484	We LOVE Pet Gear Crates we have the pet gear soft crates for sleeping only. They love them!! No one has damaged them. they are pretty sturdy and the mesh is fine so they can't get a toenail through them. Each of my girls has their own "bedroom". I call it my little crate train. crate train.jpg __________________ Linda and my MPACK - MEIAH PRINCESS ANGEL CANDY & KISSY FuFuFashions & Healthy Dog & Cat Food and Treats - FREE SAMPLES AVAILABLE

05-07-2008, 07:43 AM	#14
Patti Donating YT 10000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 17,210	I used ond for Cali and she loved it and never had a problem. I got Pixie at 13 months and she wasn't use to being crated so she chew her way out of the mesh. I have one for Roxie and she isn't in it much but she is fine when she is in it, __________________ Cali Pixie Roxie : Maya's Mom RIP my sweet Dixie girl 1/17/08 http://callipuppyscastle.bravehost.com/index.html

05-07-2008, 01:22 AM	#2
Too Cute Teddy YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 502	I bought one from Target - I think it is the boots and barkley brand, and it worked great for Teddy and he loved it. He would climb in there and sleep and I never had a problem with him chewing it - I still have it and will take it with me when I travel or bring teddy certain places. Now I have a little "tent" that I bought from someone here on YT that works well to give him his own space, but not keep him confined.

05-07-2008, 04:19 AM	#5
1babygirl2000 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: MD Posts: 31	I bought one for Tyson. I actually bought it for my Boxer, so it's pretty large, but it's up in the house when I'm at home so he gets use to going in it. I have one of his beds, some toys and a pad for accidents. But he loves it in there. it's big, he can see out out 3 sides of it and it lets in just enough light. When I leave him alone, he just walks in...I zip him up and he's snug as a bug. He's never chewed on it, never had an accident in it.

05-07-2008, 07:51 AM	#15
Dreamer74 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Northwest Iowa Posts: 187	We had one we loved to use when traveling that we got at PetSmart. Unfortunatly Buddy did finally scratch his way through it.... __________________ Lady Bella & Sir Budsley- AKA Buddy, Member of the LGC