Soft sided crates

Lucky Dog · 03-19-2008, 01:52 PM

I am considering getting a soft sided crate. I have a quiet dog and she crates well. I would like to get one for when we go to rallies and doing drill team presentations. I would like to get one that is easy to set up and carry.

Is this a dream or is there one out there? I have been told the Midwest Canie Camper soft dog crate is a good one to consider. Anyone have one? Or is there a better one?

sn0fl8k3 · 03-19-2008, 06:39 PM

I have a Soft Krate. Its foldable. and it has Mesh on the sides. With 3 zippered openings. 1 on the top, 1 on the long side, and one on the short side.

I really like it because we can fold it up and take it anywhere and we dont' always have to bring her usual crate everywhere!

Shaina · 03-19-2008, 06:44 PM

They are out there -- I've seen people bring them to the obedience school to work with one dog while their other one is crated. I'm afraid I don't know what brands they are though -- I'll try to peek next week.

Annamarie · 03-19-2008, 07:19 PM

I bought one from petsmart that was great, the only problem is that my dog can chew through it. If your dog isn't a chewer it would probably be convenient.

Lucky Dog · 03-20-2008, 09:48 AM

I have been trying different ones when I go to class and so far she just looks at me, no chewing, pawing, weaving etc. She is crate trained, we just don't have a crate!

I have an opportunity to get a brand new Midwest canine camper soft sided 4 door crate #1736 for 45.00. It is a large size ( from 41 -70 lbs), comes with a carrying case and pad. I haven't seen it any cheaper, and for the amount of times I would be using it, it doesn't seem like a bad deal.

Shaina · 03-20-2008, 09:58 AM

I looked up a picture of that crate, and I've seen them around -- if you're sure your dog won't try to chew his way out that sounds like a good deal.

StellaLucyDesi · 03-09-2009, 07:31 PM

My dog is crate trained, too. And not a chewer. I also needed a soft-sided crate for trips, competitions, etc. So, I found a decent one at Wal-Mart for 25.00. It is a size large (36" crate). It comes in s, m, l, xl. I believe the coordinating sizes are s = 24", m = 32", l = 36", xl = 42". I don't remember the brand (I could go look...lol), but it is mesh on sides and front, back. It has a zippered door. It folds small! I put a crate pad in it and I'm good to go!

Kikizmom10 · 04-19-2009, 07:30 PM

affordableagility.com has som really cheap ones. I don't know anything about their quality, but since your dog isn't a chewer that shouldn't matter.