Our 57 lb dog is able to escape by jumping in the cage and have the door to the cage easily open. They don't seem to latch well. Suggestions?
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We put a small bolt and nut through the hole in one of the latches. No problem since... Now my 80 lb labradoodle loves her "bed"... Our cage was a god-send... Love it. BTW: We have the large cage.
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We put a small bolt and nut through the hole in one of the latches. No problem since... Now my 80 lb labradoodle loves her "bed"... Our cage was a god-send... Love it.BTW: We have the large cage.
1778602
Wow mine does that all the time and never opens it. Maybe one of those carabiner clamp hooks?
1778603
Ours could get the door open just also. We close the cage and use a suit case pad lock to keep it closed. These locks are small enough to fit in the hole on the latch.
1778604
Can't say we ever had that problem! Maybe there's a way to make the latches a little more sticky so it doesn't come open so easy?
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The latches on my crate has holes so you can slide a lock pin through it. I'd suggest going to the local hardware store. Carabeeners work great too and they are cheap and can be found in just about any store.
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Do the latches secure tight or loose? The two latches on my cage secure nicely and do not open with any shaking or jumping. I would return it and request a replacement if they are not latching correctly.
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I don't know how that could happen with the type of locks it has. You may have to put a cable with a lock on it through the bars.
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Those locks are not locks in the traditional sense. They just flip over into a little catch. My dog hasn't been able to open both of them, but they do look flimsy. If your concern is the dog getting out, I suggest a caribiner lock or two. Hope this helps. BTW I love the crate! He hasn't torn this up like he did three others.
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I have a smart dog that does know how to peek out. It does not completely close at the end. My little one got out very easily.
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It sounds like they need to get used to the stand. Try putting it closer and closer to their cage(s) over a week or two. Then put irresistible treats or a really great toy on there to entice them onto the stand from their cage. I would avoid putting a whole bunch of toys on the stand until they are comfortable. Good luck!
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No top. My dog kept jumping out. I put a mesh cloth over it and zip tied it and he still kept getting out. So I videoed him as I left and he would climb the gate and crawl out of a small opening of the mesh. Lil bugger lol. I ended up trading a friend for a large crate. The cage is big and would be awesome if my dog wasnt a jumper. Maybe you can get large sheets of plywood and put it on top?
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I have an 8 yr old Shih tzu that can go in & out with no problem. I also had a bigger dog, so the step-over had to be higher, but still my Shih Tzi jumps right through it, no problem. My shih tzu is younger than your little guy, so I'm not sure how he'd do with the stepover. My Mom's little Pekingese has shorter legs & refuses to use it, so I have to leave my slider open slightly if we leave. So it's just gonna depend on how agile your cocker is. It's nice, but it was HARD to install. My brother is a builder & he did it for me. It IS a great door tho.
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My lab is over one hundred pounds and is about the same age, the steps work well on getting in the vehicles but getting out is another thing he wants to jump down, so I also bought a long ramp for exiting. Hope this helps ! �
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No, you could probably improvise something. My dog is older and doesn't try to get out.
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It's a pretty solid gate, and part of what keeps it in the door is the base that fits in the track. I think stacking them could lead to a dangerous situation with the dog knocking the top gate loose. Also the top of the gate is not flush, so the top gate would not be resting on a flat surface. I think you'd be better off looking for another solution for your jumper! I got this gate for my dog, and she has not tried to get out. (65# German shepherd).
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I have two 7lb dogs and it's a little tight when they are both in there. They both like to stick their heads out of the top and they don't ever sit down so maybe that's why it seems a bit crowded.
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Ours are so snug and taught that even if he tried to pull the flaps up he couldn't. If there is any good news to the chewing problem it generally does not last very long. You could manually sew the flaps together to make them so that he could not pull them up.
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Probably you've tried something like this - I'd try supplying something that tastes better in the cage like flavored rawhide chews or if your dog can tolerate one, a ham bone. If the bed is still intact in the morning, then he may need something to chew or do. Kong toys filled with kibble can be in a cage with a pad. It might be that he is a very bright dog and very bored. Probably the best thing to try (but hardest to do on a regular basis) is to thoroughly wear him out with games or running before he goes into the cage so that cage time is spent sleeping, not chewing.
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I have a pitbull/lab in mine and she has not escaped, where she has in other crates. We did use a chain and hook on the doors to be on the safe side, but so far (1 year) she has not escaped. Worked great for us.
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My larger dog is about 55-60 lbs. and he does fine, but he is not pulling hard on it. There have been a couple times when the dogs have somehow unlocked it from the seatbelt connection by stepping on it, but this is very rare.
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I asked my daughter and she says that the latch seems strong with pretty rough play from her 4 year old so not sure if yours is defective. Those toys are usually very well made so may be worth a return to see. Hope this helps.
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It seals up nicely so I do not think they would be able to escape. My dogs are 23 and 15 pounds they fit fine, they do not like it though, so mine sits and collects dust. I am sorry, I cannot remember if the box said what it was as I got mine a bit ago. To be safe you could order it as a gift and have it wrapped.
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Im sure it would bend if she tried to get out.. We have a 56 pound American Pit Bull Terrier, and I accidentally only latched one of the two latches on the door (she noticed) and beat at the door. Although it did bend, it still latches and works just fine. Totally my fault though. I have bought two of these kennels though, and would reccommend it!