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Post by workingdawg on Feb 8, 2004 21:51:50 GMT -5
www.kennelsafety.com/i don't like wire crates to begin with, and although some are better manufactured then others, i try to avoid them at all costs.
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Post by freundhund on Feb 9, 2004 5:16:10 GMT -5
Thank you for bringing this website to my attention.
I have had problems with a Petmate Crate here in Australia. Which after writing a number of letters to Petmate about my crate and its design faults. My husband adjusted and repaired it for me. In my case it also was a new crate.
If any one continues to use these crates I recommend that to stop the problem of them squeezing out of the corners that they clip the areas with D clips.
Regards
Freundhund
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Post by LisaH on Feb 9, 2004 7:41:09 GMT -5
You also need to make sure the tray is secure and can not move forward.My daughter's Australian shepherd was coming out of her crate when the tray slid forward,catching her foot and ripping the entire toe nail off.Thank god I was there to stop the bleeding.
Lisa
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Post by Currmudgeon on Feb 9, 2004 14:06:02 GMT -5
I have backed up the site and can repost it should the original poster be forced out.
There are a couple of things that can be done to reinforce the crate. The corners and hinge points can be wired with baling wire or secured with hog rings. That should eliminate the problems cited.
A determined dog will still pound the crate, their crate or anybody's crate, to a wreck in no time.
No commonly available comnmercial crate is dog proof. I've had dogs eat wire crates, airline crates, welded wire fabric, 2x4 framing, and chain link fencing. They can be very determined, and they have very strong jaws.
This spring, when I've set up my shop, I intend to build some escape proof crates. These will be fabricated from checker plate and structural steel tubing, and will have solid steel jail bars. The crates will knock down for storage and shipping and be capable of being assembled with an Allen key and a handfull of bolts. IUf your dog can pick pin tumbler padlocks, then you're in trouble.
Later generations may be made from aluminum.
Since these crates will sell for $300 or more, I don't expect to sell many.
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Post by freundhund on Feb 9, 2004 23:27:33 GMT -5
Currmudgeon But your crates WILL FIT IN A SUITCASE TO BRING TO AUSTRALIA ;D  next time you and Janis come to visit. PPPPPPPPPPLEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEESE Regards Freundhund |
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Post by karices1 on Feb 10, 2004 4:21:55 GMT -5
I have over the years tryed many types of indoor kennels, from the wire crates to solid wooden boxes. the best by far are Vari Kennels (the type used to transport a dog by air).they are strong and secure, with no tray to slip. ;D
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Post by LisaH on Feb 10, 2004 6:52:37 GMT -5
Only one problem with the vari kennel I have had,and that is that I have one female who will and has eaten her way out.
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Post by karices1 on Feb 10, 2004 7:04:42 GMT -5
Lisa, did you try bitter alice spray, or a muzzle (I don't like them) if it works, I have used bitter alice and it dose work... with most.  |
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Post by LisaH on Feb 10, 2004 11:01:15 GMT -5
I have tried Phoey similar to what you are talking about.It works with all my dog's except this female,she is one tough Bitch.A muzzle will do the trick when needed.
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next time you and Janis come to visit. 