most escape-proof kennel?

HeidiHeidi
edited May 2010 in General
Skella seems to have figured out how to escape from kennels... tips, anyone? Is there a more escape-proof kennel out there than my regular plastic "airline" ones? She seems to be pulling the door toward her until it comes off.

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  • kwyldkwyld
    edited May 2010
    I've never had a dog escape from a wire crate, but we all saw what happened with Momo :( Is Skella actually bending the door part that is made of metal or just pulling it until the rods pop out of the holes at the top and bottom? I like wire crates better than the airline ones because they can be broken down, stacked and stored easily.
  • shishiinushishiinu
    edited November -1
    two materials: chainelink and concrete....
  • tjbart17tjbart17
    edited November -1
    Maymay can open her Midwest Crate door from inside and out. But this might require more work than the plastic one.

    This is what I have. It is nice because it folds down.
  • BradA1878BradA1878
    edited November -1
    This would do it: http://www.lbarmranch.com/euro-style-crate.html

    Its one of the only things that will contain Luytiy.

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  • tjbart17tjbart17
    edited November -1
    Nice!!!
  • TeamLaikaTeamLaika
    edited November -1
    Look up KALISPEL aluminum crates. Many gun-dog suppliers sell them. There are versions that fold and also versions that have a slant front.
    http://www.gundogsonline.com/dog-crates/metal-dog-crates/kalispel-aluminum-dog-crates.html

    Alternatively, sleuth around for companies that cater to Schutzhund or Police dogs. Eg. http://dogequipment.com/products/CRATES-aluminium_SIDE_entry_dog_crate.html

    They are pricey, but she won't escape.

    Is she anxious about something?
  • shishiinushishiinu
    edited November -1
    I think most of those are truck bed crates. imho, I would not crate a dog in a metal crate without proper ventilation and temperature control with the up coming summer months. Even in shade the metal will still soak up heat and raise the interior temperature and heat the bars on the lower portions of cage type crates. For about $250 of material and some space in the back yard, you can build a really nice kennel. Even if you had some one build one, it wouldn't be too costly. You can place a ventilated dog house in the kennel and cover the chainlink with plastic inserts for shading. You can even build a small "water hole" for the dog to sit in during really hot days.
  • aykayk
    edited November -1
    I got to chime in though, that some chainlinks are rather poor in keeping in a dog. I've seen dogs that stretch the links enough to create to escape. Thick welded livestock wire or fence-like rods are what I would resort to for a home-made outdoor kennel.
  • shishiinushishiinu
    edited November -1
    Absolutely ayk, yeah that flemsy small gauge wire is crap, you need the chain link that is used for outdoor fencing. Some place sell already erected rectangular kennels. Put down a slab of concrete and put the erected kennel up on the slab. You can secure the kennel to the slabs using steaks or place the kennel into the concrete if you want it permanent>
  • BradA1878BradA1878
    edited November -1
    This is pretty large, but its a good price: http://www.lowes.com/pd_288055-1298-CL+74048_4294936849_?productId=3198423&Ntt=kennel&Ntk=i_products&Ns=p_product_price|1&pl=1&currentURL=/pl_Outdoor%2BLiving_4294936849__s?Ntk=i_products$rpp=15$No=45$Ntt=kennel$Ns=p_product_price|1

    I know they make it in 4x4x4 too for less money, but I couldn't find it in my search.

    I would think that would hold Skella. I think I've seen he 4x4x4 version for $200-$300.

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  • TeamLaikaTeamLaika
    edited November -1
    I thought Heidi was interested in a crate that she could fit in her home or vehicle, which is why I suggested the Kalispel. I agree they are not appropriate for outdoor use in hot climates.

    If it's an outdoor kennel that she needs, then I would recommend something from Mason Co. http://www.masonco.com/
    You can order them with tops for determined climbers and the latches, with a small pin or clip are "unsolvable" even for resourceful cattle dogs, RELs, and COs. Team Laika co-owner has had great success with these over the years.

    Again, they are pricey but will last a lifetime.
  • HeidiHeidi
    edited November -1
    I was talking about a crate for indoors, but an outdoor run might also be an option. The problem with Skella is that she seems to suffer from separation anxiety and if we leave her home alone without kenneling her, she poops on the floor. But then she hates her kennel and scratches and barks whenever I put her in there.

    An outdoor kennel would be okay, except that she barks at passersby. Not sure how big of a deal it would be.
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