{"product":{"product_id":"B0002AT3M4","title":"Dog Crate | MidWest Life Stages 36\" Double Door Folding Metal Dog Crate | Divider Panel, Floor Protecting Feet, Leak-Proof Dog Pan | 36L x 23W x 25H Inches, Intermediate Dog Breed","price":"68.99","image_url":"https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51Z0FmQmjPL._SL500_.jpg","url":"https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002AT3M4"},"comments":[{"body":"I find this hard to believe. What kind of crates were you using? I have a crate similar to [this](http://www.amazon.com/MidWest-Stages-Double-Door-Folding-Inches/dp/B0002AT3M4) and there's no way my dog could ever get out of it as long as both the top and bottom latches are latched properly. It's just impossible for him to get out of without seriously hurting himself. ","subreddit_name":"dogs","author":"NomadMoose"},{"body":"A few ideas..\r\n\r\n* Get a crate! Even if you plan on letting her have free rain of the house, a crate is a great tool to make her comfortable. We bought [this](http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002AT3M4?psc=1\u0026amp;redirect=true\u0026amp;ref_=oh_aui_search_detailpage) and have been thrilled. big enough that he has grown into it. \r\n* Make sure to ease her into being alone. I work from home, so our little guy is very used to being around people. As such, he started to show some real dependency issues. We've been slowly crating him for longer and giving him more alone time. It's been really valuable. \r\n* Ours is a strong chewer, and other owners I've talked to say the same thing. Invest in tough toys. We've been buying ours toys rated for 100+ pound dogs and they are the only thing he doesn't wreck immediately. \r\n* Finally, they are stubborn, loving dogs. Everyone in the house that should be able to give commands needs to share in raising the pup. ","subreddit_name":"frogdogs","author":"Sent_From_My_"},{"body":"Generally, you want to make sure there's at least a few inches of head space above your dog so they can stand comfortably. Look up the average height of your breed when it's fully grown, and use the upper estimate to figure out the height of the crate. My puppy is going to be about 22 inches tall when he's fully grown, so I went with a crate that's 27 inches high. \r\n\r\nA lot of puppies will get confused in a crate that's too big and will start pooping at one end and sleeping/eating at the other, so the divider is definitely a good idea. I'd recommend [this one](http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002AT3M4/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pd_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8\u0026amp;colid=2E8UYD31HV2DS\u0026amp;coliid=I2IPS9BJRS8B5B\u0026amp;psc=1) :) ","subreddit_name":"puppy101","author":"Salty_Stevie"},{"body":"He will still need boosters, typically at 10/13/16 weeks. We have a 10wk old corgi right now (and this is what I did w/our 2.5yo corgi) and I still let him outside to potty and meet people. I just make sure it's in a controlled environment. No trips to the dog park yet, when we go to Petco/Smart he rides on puppy pads in a cart. Maybe arrange a playdate with a friend that has a dog that is up to date on shots?\r\n\r\nObedience is sit/stay/down and socialization is learning how to play with other dogs. I would try and find a class that is obedience for puppies, typically they will have some free time scheduled into them for socialization as well. \r\n\r\nDefinitely still crate train your pup! Ours are both crate trained! It makes potty training a lot easier and makes life for him (AND you!) so much easier. What if he needs to be boarded while you go out of town? The boarder will be crating him at night. What about when he goes to the vet to get neutered? Post OP they will keep him safe and secure in a crate for observation. Buy a crate [like this] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002AT3M4?colid=1BJE39BOSM0RT\u0026amp;coliid=I2XU39652G12JN\u0026amp;psc=1\u0026amp;ref_=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl) that is big enough for him when he's full grown, but has a divider so that you can make it the right size for him as he grows. You only want it big enough that he can lay down and turn around in until he can easily go all night w/o pottying in it.\r\n\r\nAnd congrats! Puppies are SO much work, but so so worth it. And corgis are just the best. You're in for a wonderful adventure.","subreddit_name":"puppy101","author":"Shannegans"},{"body":"1. Thanks for reminding me about prime day! I'm going to keep an eye on travel crates. \r\n2. My male shiba's crate is 30x21x24, it's the [midwest life stages metal crate](http://www.amazon.com/Midwest-Stages-Double-Door-Folding-Inches/dp/B0002AT3M4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;qid=1436878991\u0026amp;sr=8-1\u0026amp;keywords=dog+crate+stages). He's just over 30 pounds and he can stretch out to sleep in it and stand up. I wouldn't go much smaller for his size, but those dimensions will probably work, especially if your pup is at all smaller than mine. ","subreddit_name":"shiba","author":"lunabonamour"},{"body":"[This one](http://www.amazon.com/Midwest-Stages-Double-Door-Folding-Inches/dp/B0002AT3M4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;qid=1433458147\u0026amp;sr=8-1\u0026amp;keywords=crate\u0026amp;pebp=1433458149094\u0026amp;perid=1X4PGXH94TQ26FM8270E) from Amazon is great. The price is reasonable and it's foldable, in case you ever have to move or anything. I find that dogs like the wire crates more because they can see out. ","subreddit_name":"dogs","author":"stopthebefts"},{"body":"You need to give him some Nylabones or some toys to chew on as well as make sure there are comfortable blankets or sleep on.   This is a training issue and you should talk to your vet about it, not really a \"strength of the crate\" issue.  If the dog is trying this desperately to get out, they are either fearful of the crate or they have serious boredom issues. \r\n\r\nThis is the type of crate I use: http://www.amazon.com/Midwest-Stages-Double-Door-Folding-Inches/dp/B0002AT3M4\r\n\r\nIf a 30lbs dog can break through this, then nothing you build short of a steel cube will hold them. ","subreddit_name":"DIY","author":"DrBrian"},{"body":"Did you try a [Midwest Life Stages](http://www.amazon.com/Midwest-Stages-Double-Door-Folding-Inches/dp/B0002AT3M4/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;qid=1371659076\u0026amp;sr=8-2\u0026amp;keywords=crate) crate? They're pretty sturdily built (the \"Life Stages\" line is the heavy duty one) and well priced on Amazon.","subreddit_name":"dogs","author":"proppycopter"},{"body":"Might want to get a [dog crate](http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002AT3M4?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;tag=darthconti-20\u0026amp;linkCode=as2\u0026amp;camp=1789\u0026amp;creative=9325\u0026amp;creativeASIN=B0002AT3M4), and if you can keep her outside but in the crate during the day to not irritate asshole; preferably inside, but asshole may still go apeshit when the dog eats or drinks or whatever. Also tell asshole to drop the meth or speed or crack or whatever the fuck he's taking that's got him so wired.","subreddit_name":"AskReddit","author":"DarthContinent"},{"body":"https://www.amazon.com/MidWest-Folding-Protecting-Leak-Proof-Intermediate/dp/B0002AT3M4","subreddit_name":"BoykinSpaniels","author":"dirtyelliott"},{"body":"Our sam is still a pup, but so far the slip collar from white pine has been working ok. Were practicing with the harness as it makes pulling (which sams do pretty forcefully sometimes) easy to correct. She doesn't mind it for a little while, but it does get her hot depending on the weather.  \r\n\r\nI personally use [this](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002AT3M4/ref=asin_title?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;psc=1) wire crate - holds up so far pretty well and allows it to grow with the pup. I decided no on the plastic crate, as unless were traveling and she needs to feel \"safer,\" the heat is always a problem with sams and the wire crates allow lots of air flow. Plus, ours likes to see what's going on around her at all times.  \r\n\r\nAs a pup, grooming is pretty easy so far - not much shedding, though we comb/brush daily just to get her used to us fussing all over her coat/paws etc. We went with breeder recommendations for brushes ([this vid](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tA1Q59L34A0)) and got [this slicker](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000ES6ELW/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;psc=1), [this comb](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B017WIQCTU/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o07_s00?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;psc=1), and [this pin brush](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001VPAD00/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o08_s00?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;psc=1). I'm sure there are alternatives as well for each of those - i know the resco is what kait recommends, but so far these 3 work great for us.","subreddit_name":"samoyeds","author":"aphonefriend"},{"body":"You're very welcome! I meant what I said; don't be afraid to keep in touch and ask any questions you have. Here to help, especially first-time GSD owners! :)\r\n\r\nYour thinking is right on point. The first GSD we had was trained to not enter the kitchen; our first floor was all carpet in the connecting rooms and he would make sure his paws did not touch the kitchen tile. Boundary training, physical or otherwise, is definitely something a GSD is capable of, especially if you start young, and is great for teaching respect. When she's familiar with and acing her basic commands (sit, stay, come, leave it), you can start boundary training; until then, it's best to fence off the area with something like a baby-gate or just make sure she doesn't enter the living room. The less familiar she is with the room before training begins, the quicker she'll learn. \r\n\r\n[Here's](http://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/basic-training/teach-dog-keep-out-boundary-training/) some [resources](https://www.petful.com/behaviors/how-to-boundary-train-your-dog/) to get you started. YouTube videos demonstrating different training exercises and tips will be extremely helpful in the months to come! Additionally, as others have mentioned, crate training is a lifesaver and will go hand-in-hand with boundary training. Teaching her that she has her own private space she can go to (her crate) will help enforce the thought that you also have your own private space that stays separate from her (the living room). One thing I haven't seen mentioned yet: upgrading crates as your dog gets bigger can be costly. A crate with dividers (you can scroll down the page [here](https://www.amazon.com/MidWest-Stages-Folding-Metal-Crate/dp/B0002AT3M4) to see an example; the largest size option actually features a GSD) means you can purchase a one-time investment that \"grows\" with your pup. This is definitely a tip many friends wished they had realized sooner, especially those who own large breeds. I'm not sure how large your girl is now, but it's something to think about and save money over!","subreddit_name":"germanshepherds","author":"erisedwild"},{"body":"Huh, can't say that I've ever had experience with a dog that went nuts in the crate *while* the owner is in the same room. \r\n\r\n\u0026gt;medium size crate\r\n\r\nWhen you say medium size, do you mean 30\" or 36\"? Generally, a crate should be just big enough for the puppy to stand inside with all 4 legs and lay down in without extra space. [If your puppy lays down flat on its side with their legs out](http://images.inmagine.com/400nwm/iris/imagebrokerrm-030/ptg01072758.jpg) and they have more than 2-3 inches of space on more than 1 side, then the crate is probably too big. The crate should be the correct size so that the puppy feels secure and so that the puppy doesn't soil the sides of the crate he doesn't use. \r\n\r\nI think the problem is either the puppy doesn't feel secure because the crate is too large, or the puppy does not like the smell of the previous dog; or a combination of both. Another possibility is that your puppy has simply decided that the crate isn't fun anymore for whatever reason, and you need to reinforce the idea that the crate is a positive, happy place. \r\n\r\nTry [buying a crate with a divider](https://www.amazon.com/MidWest-Stages-Double-Door-Folding-Inches/dp/B0002AT3M4/ref=sr_1_7?s=pet-supplies\u0026amp;ie=UTF8\u0026amp;qid=1467209457\u0026amp;sr=1-7\u0026amp;keywords=dog+crate), so your puppy can have the appropriate space for its size and you won't have to keep changing crates as your dog grows. ","subreddit_name":"dogs","author":"xg220"},{"body":"[This is the crate I use.](http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002AT3M4?psc=1\u0026amp;redirect=true\u0026amp;ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00) It's big, so you can partition it off it you want, I let my pup have the entire thing to walk around in though. \r\n\r\nMine didn't like going in the first couple of weeks. The key to teaching them to go in is by getting them to go in first, then giving a treat. Don't lead her in by tossing a treat in, make her work for it. Whenever my pup put her paw in, i'd give her praise and a treat. Then I would give her a gentle nudge while saying the \"house\" command, once she went completely in, I gave her praise and several treats. Just repeat that over and over until she goes in with the house command without you have to assist her. Always give praise and a treat when done correctly. It took me 20 minutes to teach Nami how to do it, it's pretty simple once they get it down and realize they'll be rewarded.\r\n\r\n[Here's a video of Nami doing a chain of commands with \"house\" thrown in](https://www.instagram.com/p/-NS8d3R3SD/?taken-by=noahleggett)\r\n\r\n","subreddit_name":"shiba","author":"noahml"},{"body":"we're getting this crate, which comes with an adjustable divider: \r\n\r\nhttp://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002AT3M4/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8\u0026amp;colid=2LSPFKUDIV79W\u0026amp;coliid=I3K37G4FWDXDGC\u0026amp;psc=1","subreddit_name":"puppy101","author":"acosmichippo"}]}