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Has anyone designed a really attractive dog crate.

15 years ago

I have been looking on line for a end table type of dog crate but they are outrageously priced. Anyone have a great

design? I don't want it to look like a dog crate.

Thanks in advance

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carmin_casa
15 years ago
Yes I have seen one on Petsmart site - its online only order though. Why ? I dont know.

http://www.petsmart.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2755205

If you find Dog Boutiques online too they have many options

Yet be prepared to pay a Mint :O
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caroline94535
15 years ago
I can't help on the "attractive dog crate" problem, except to say, like in all home decor, it's all about the accessories. Here's how I accessorize my crate.

Harry, left, and his biological (LOL) mother, BeeGee. We didn't make them share a kennel, of course, but they often napped in there together, somehow!

Sweet Little BeeGee came to live with us when her owner could no longer hunt with her. Sadly, she died last February following complications after surgery for gastric dilatation-volvulus. We're still grieving over her, but she was such a joy while she lived with us. And of course, she left us the Harry-Boy.
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I agree that crate training is a very good thing when done properly. Like the dog whisperer says, "There are no bad dogs, just bad owners." I agree. I don't entirely agree w/ what the ppl that JCLE is talking about are doing, however, I have to add that I had a Choc. Lab. & after I got him familiar w/ his crate he enjoyed being in it much more than being loose in the house while I was gone. I only work part time, but sometimes I would have to leave him in his crate from 7 am to noon then again from 1 pm to 4 pm & he was totally content. Again, I only work part time, so this wasn't an every day occurence, but... Sometimes I would leave him loose in the house when I just had to run out for a few minutes & he would go crazy from the time I left until the time I returned, barking & tearing up stuff. That's the thing, I did train him not to chew stuff & he didn't *while I was around*, but as soon as he knew I was gone it was almost like he had seperation anxiety and that being in his crate made him feel safer & more secure. When I would come home when he was crated, he would, 95% of the time, be sleeping and if he wasn't, he would be calmly chewing on a toy or treat. BUT, my dogs do get lots of inside & outside play time, so exercise & interaction was not an issue. So, like I said, yes, I agree that 12 straight hrs. is not good, but maybe the dog actually would prefer that to being left loose in the house. I have heard of several dogs that have sep. anx. I'm not in anyway trying to take up for them or excuse what they are doing, just trying to get you to see the other side. Believe me, nothing angers me worse than ppl who get dogs & then don't love them like they need to be loved! Also, to whoever said being left outside doesn't help w/ house training a puppy, I have to disagree. When we got our Choc. Lab. it was warm outside & we knew that he was going to be an inside/outside dog (our other one is too), so when we did have to be gone for a few hrs. & couldn't take him w/ us, we tied him outside w/ my other dog (next to a doghouse of course). I honestly think this got him to pick his "spot" quicker & that's where he wanted to go when he had to & where he went until the day he died. We recently got a new puppy & since it's been so cold here & he's so tiny there's no way I'm going to leave him outside, so he's crated when he can't go w/ us & he has not caught onto training nearly as fast as our lab did, even though I'm training him the exact same way. Yes, I know that each dog is different & each will learn in it's own time, but I truly believe that being outside does help. Sorry to ramble, just wanted to add my 2 cents. :)
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carmin_casa
15 years ago
AWE Bless BeeGee :( so Sad, I shake my head Caroline I am so sorry for your loss. Its a forever no matter what to Miss a loved pet. It may soften after a few years but it still hurts all the time.

Beautiful Dogs " most important" Loved by You and Your Family ~ You gave Beegee a quality deserved life.

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goodhors
15 years ago
The very cute ones I have seen were home made. Had wire across the open spaces, with a fake front that looks like a set of drawers or a door. Some looked like an endtable, some looked like a small drawered chest. Cutouts on the sides and back for air movement. Some like fake little barns or church, one side swung shut. Actually an ornamental piece standing alone.

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Maybe you could have a local carpenter make something to fit in the space you have? How about a copy of a circus wagon? Cage design, with open features you could have wire inside of. Squarish, for a nice door, flat top usable for a table. Could be large or small, painted to fit in a room or be an attention item in the space. Not too oddly shaped for a basic carpenter maker. Good Luck hunting.
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pammyfay
15 years ago
Here's one, but it just doesn't have enough holes to my liking:

http://www.fidoflat.com/images/sample-image.jpg

And another:
http://cradleyourpet.com/library/alumademPowderCoatDen1.jpg

(it's aluminum and the door slides around to close. But metal? i think if sunlight gets near it, it's a bad thing for the dog)

And I don't even want to know the price of this one!
http://www.luxuryhousingtrends.com/zen-haus-dog-crate-table.jpg

And, finally, if you have several hundred to spare:
http://dogdayarchitecture.com/store/doggie-den-small.html#
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brody_miasmom
15 years ago
Here is our dog crate (and our Cairn Terriers Brody and Mia). It is from Crate Haven.

Here is a link that might be useful: Crate Haven
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igloochic
15 years ago
The black one in the link below is similar to ours, but much less expensive (ours was around $700 or so....wish I'd have found this one).

The zen one above (round side table) is around $700. They're quite nice, but a bit too modern for us.

Here is a link that might be useful: $199 dog kennel end table
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