Is it a good toy to leave with dog while in a crate for several hours?
1403426
I think it is a very sturdy plastic and my dog did not chew it apart. Once he was done getting the kibble out of it he did not seem interested in it. It served it's purpose for dispensing food. My dog was good at tearing apart many doggie items, but this was not one of them. Each dog is unique.
1403427
This toy needs room to be rolled around, not appropriate for a crate. Outside in the yard or in a carpeted room would be ideal.
1403428
Just to help with some clarification, one of our dogs is a big chewer & he's chewed the Omega orange food ball into pieces & chewed through our other dogs Atomic Food Dispenser, so we never leave him unattended with these but he's also been smart enough to just shred the toys and leave the mess all over. This is the one food dispenser he does not chew open.
1403429
I wouldn't leave the hard plastic toy in the crate...Kongs, filled and frozen, are better and nylabones are good too.
1403430
I ended up returning this toy as it was made with hard plastic and it seemed as if it would break pretty easily. One of my favorite toys to use for stuffing treats is the JW hollee roller balls. The medium size is easy to stuff different cookies into. I had one of theses for years before the rubber got icky. So it's not a toy I would leave in a crate.
1403431
If a dog is left alone while crated, I don't generally suggest toys like this being left in the crate--anything with parts/pieces could be quite dangerous if the dog gets rough. I'd stick with Kongs, Tuxes, and other tough stuff-able toys rather than kibble dispensers.
1403432
I have a doberman and this toy is hard Plastic.. She broke it pretty quick... I would recommend
1403433
I wouldn't call the buster cube a toy. It's more of a way to feed your dog if they are hyperactive , it keeps the busy.they have to think about how they're going to get the food/ treats out of it. It also slows them down if they eat too fast. There wouldn't be enough room in the crate for them to knock it around. I really like it.
1403434
With the smaller insert That locks in place & adjusts the food output I would say no in case they were able to get that loose. Not to say I haven't accidentally left it out over night to wake up to one of our two dogs trying to get the last of the food out the other left behind, but he's also not a huge chewer
1403435
Should be. We used it to feed our lab with but it could be used with treats too I'm sure. It is big enough that I doubt your dog could chew through it unless your dog is a big chewer.
1403436
I have a doberman and this toy is hardPlastic.. She broke it pretty quick... I would recommend http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0002DK26M/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1388378033&sr;=8-1π=SY200_QL40Or. http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0012V1G0Y/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?qid=1388378033&sr;=8-4π=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70Hope this helps.
473721
A smaller crate would work fine. My dog weighs in at 45 pounds and sometimes shares her bed with her 40 pound sister. so I would recommend a much smaller home for your pet.
723857
My 26 kilo Foxhound has chewed his way out of 3 wire crates and completely destroyed my apartment back in the US. He has never even tried to break out of this thing and it is like his own little cave. We trained him to sleep in there 2 months prior to our departure and the TSA people and the airline check in folks were impressed by his love of the crate. We still have this behemoth thing set up in out apartment in Berlin as it the only place he feels safe during a big thunderstorm or when people are setting off fireworks. There does not seem to be any real place for a dog to chew out of this thing and the door and latches are very sturdy. The added ability to zip tie the door shut adds to the security. My 26 kilo Foxhound has chewed his way out of 3 wire crates and completely destroyed my apartment back in the US. He has never even tried to break out of this thing and it is like his own little cave. We trained him to sleep in there 2 months prior to our departure and the TSA people and the airline check in folks were impressed by his love of the crate. We still have this behemoth thing set up in out apartment in Berlin as it the only place he feels safe during a big thunderstorm or when people are setting off fireworks. There does not seem to be any real place for a dog to chew out of... » Read More My 26 kilo Foxhound has chewed his way out of 3 wire crates and completely destroyed my apartment back in the US. He has never even tried to break out of this thing and it is like his own little cave. We trained him to sleep in there 2 months prior to our departure and the TSA people and the airline check in folks were impressed by his love of the crate. We still have this behemoth thing set up in out apartment in Berlin as it the only place he feels safe during a big thunderstorm or when people are setting off fireworks. There does not seem to be any real place for a dog to chew out of this thing and the door and latches are very sturdy. The added ability to zip tie the door shut adds to the security. « Show Less
691777
unless you have a very calm dog, then the answer is no. this crate is shoddy and the seller is un cooperative.
993117
Yes. It comes out easily enough. If you do it daily it might be more likely to break though. I would just put a bar in the door overnight and put in the block for the pet door though. Trips when you take your pet with you or board it/them would be easy to take the door out for.
1215234
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.
1825716
I noticed when I set it up, it had a rubbery smell, but I've only used the crate once. Bought it for traveling to friends houses, and the dog didn't need to use it.
2271602
I don't think it would work well unless you are willing to wring the foam out first. Side note- I am a dog trainer. It is not normal for a dog to pee in her bed, even if anxious about her guardian being absent. If she is getting outside at least 5 times per day and hasn't been crated longer than 5 hours or so, she may need to see the vet to check for a urinary tract infection.
437939
Medium crate is fine for short periods. However since my ChiPoodle is left home alone while I work I actually have the one for large dogs. It works great she has plenty of room to stretch and play.
1041290
I love this crate but only used it inside so far. Depending on what type of camping you do, if your dogs are "chewers" or if a bear should come along, this crate won't last long. It is great for traveling because it folds pretty flat and is easy to set up.
515772
This is not a crate suitable for travel. Even if you have a very small dog, this is a soft-side crate and it would not offer your dog any protection from bumps or impacts of any sort. Plus the stitching could burst and sharp objects could tear the fabric. Use a plastic crate for travel, save this one for motel use.
503256
Yes this is a good crate for leaving your pup in. My german shepherd travelled from Alaska to PA in it and he was fine.
1517512
It might be heavy for a yorkie. Can you kennel the dog to prevent it from ruining things and also ingesting stuff it shouldn't? I wouldn't leave my dog in this for more than a few hours, as he would work really hard to get it off without supervision...
469341
Ps. If you have carpet, you can easily slide the crate from room to room. I do that all the time. :)
1895549
I should add that our dog now loves this create too. I think the way the crate was made, gives him comfort, makes him feel safe.
624906
We just use it for travel, and have left our Labrador unattended in it for short periods of time. (up to a couple hours) It is well ventilated so I don't think heat is an issue. If he was a chewer I probably wouldn't trust it to keep him contained for long periods unattended.
1404909
It's noisy but TOTALLY worth it. Just give it to the dog during the day (not early morning or at night). I've lived in apartments and noise from upstairs neighbors is part of the deal. I highly doubt you'll be refilling the toy throughout the day, so once or twice a day for 20 mins (it takes our dog ~15 mins to finish 1 cup kibble) is reasonable. Toy noise is better than barking in my opinion;)