Dogfooddirect soft crates?

tk123

Does anyone have a soft crate from Dogfooddirect or had a look at them at shows etc - if so are they sturdy? I want to go bricks and mortar for this because I'll need to try it for size in the car before I buy.

muddypaws

I used to have a soft crate, not from Dogfooddirect though. It was sturdy enough, but if you have a dog that is a chewer in any way, they can chew their way though fairly quickly. With a husky puppy, mine lasted about 6 months, which I thought was good. I used to take it to football matches that my son was playing in, if dogs weren't allowed on the field that the pitch was on, my argument was that the dog wasn't ON the field, he was in a crate with a floor It used to contain him very well.

Knine

I got one from him. I find it great although still getting the hang of folding it. It is sturdy. It is for my Italian Spinone. He is well used to them though & never tries to escape. I use it at shows.

tk123

It'll be for Lucy to lie in when we're in the so no worries with her chewing or trying to bust out...like she did with my last one lol!! It was like the end of Gladiators where they used to break through the paper wall!

Knine

I love the soft ones because they weigh considerably less then the metal crates.

I can show it to you if you like?

tk123

Knine wrote: »

I love the soft ones because they weigh considerably less then the metal crates.

I can show it to you if you like?

Ah thanks but there's no need I've seen them at expos so know what they're like but was never interested in them before! I'm trying to find a way to give poor Bailey more space - she has him crushed against the side of the boot or back door. Usually when I open the door she's under neat him lying down and he's standing up and can't move with her! If she just sat up like him I'd have no problem!

ElKavo

The chap out there is really sound. If you pop out to him Im sure he'll let you trial it. I typically buy all my food there and I was thinking about a hik9 bed, Mick just said bring it home see if they like it if they don't bring it back no problem. I didn't even pay him until I was sure the dogs liked it and it suited the location in the house.

tk123

ElKavo wrote: »

The chap out there is really sound. If you pop out to him Im sure he'll let you trial it. I typically buy all my food there and I was thinking about a hik9 bed, Mick just said bring it home see if they like it if they don't bring it back no problem. I didn't even pay him until I was sure the dogs liked it and it suited the location in the house.

Yeah the hi-k9s are great aren't they?
Going to call out to them on tues and hopefully it fits the way I want... Or else I might be changing cars lol!

tk123

Well got the crate today and it fits perfect where i wanted it so hopefully Bailey gets some space!! It so well made especially compared to the last one I had (from petplanet)- delighted with it!

tk123

Update - she LOVES it!! Took to it straight away - I usually have to encourage her out because she just wants to sleep in it lol!