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gaijingirl · 11-29-2010, 08:25 PM

I use a wire crate now and cover most of it, except the door, with a blanket. I am thinking of getting a plastic crate for two reasons though:

1. If there was ever an emergency or some kind of disaster (tornado, flood, etc.) where we had to suddenly leave our home, I think the plastic crate would be easier to carry and take the dog in a hurry.

2. I actually borrowed a plastic crate from my mom that their dog hadn't been using last time we visited my family, and my dog really seemed to like it a lot better. He went in there on his own a lot more and seemed more comfortable in it for whatever reason.

We're going on a long road trip soon and so I'm thinking the plastic crate might be lighter and easier to carry in and out of the car to hotels and family's houses.

11-29-2010, 08:25 PM	#8
gaijingirl YT Addict Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Tennessee Posts: 283	I use a wire crate now and cover most of it, except the door, with a blanket. I am thinking of getting a plastic crate for two reasons though: 1. If there was ever an emergency or some kind of disaster (tornado, flood, etc.) where we had to suddenly leave our home, I think the plastic crate would be easier to carry and take the dog in a hurry. 2. I actually borrowed a plastic crate from my mom that their dog hadn't been using last time we visited my family, and my dog really seemed to like it a lot better. He went in there on his own a lot more and seemed more comfortable in it for whatever reason. We're going on a long road trip soon and so I'm thinking the plastic crate might be lighter and easier to carry in and out of the car to hotels and family's houses.