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Nice crate, great price

Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2024

Easy to assemble and very well made. The divider is a nice item that I have never had in the past. It made it easy to limit the size of the crate so the pup didn't have too much room to use a corner as a bathroom. Easy to move and adjust and the side door is a nice have as well. Finally, much more inexpensive and made better than the ones my local big box pet store had. I'd buy it again.

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Megan

Arrived on time.. however..

Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2024

This arrived on time. And seemed to be packed well. The box wasn't damaged. However, a few parts on the crate were bent. One on the top of the crate and part of the one of the door. With the crate being bent. It was very hard to set up. With a lot of force. We were able to "straighten" the bent parts out enought to set the crate up.

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Nice crate, great price

Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2024

Color: BlackSize: 48.0"L x 30.0"W x 33.0"HVerified Purchase

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Phil Kupersavage

Durable for sure

Reviewed in the United States on February 28, 2024

Color: BlackSize: 48.0"L x 30.0"W x 33.0"HVerified Purchase

We have 6 Bullmastiffs, so something like 800+lbs of dog, each of which has one of these. They work great, set up easy, fold easily, doors secure in two places - top and bottom which is great. The only issue is that the plastic pan wont last forever (hint - buy a metal pan that last a life time and is easily washed), it breaks down over time. We needed to buy new pans after about year of rough use. Again our dogs are large, around 140lbs a piece, so that has a lot to do with the wear. Awesome product for the price!

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BRendleman

Very sturdy and easy to put together

Reviewed in the United States on March 6, 2024

Color: BlackSize: 42.0"L x 28.0"W x 30.0"HVerified Purchase

I purchased the 42" crate. I'm a 5'2" female and I was able to get it in my door and move it around the house, mainly by sliding it. It is a bulky size for me, a little heavy, but not bad. I was able to cut the tape around the box and unload it. It is very compact and the whole thing moves together. After reading the instructions a couple of times, I figured out how to put it together. It was really simple in the end. It is very sturdy, was not shaky at all. Unfortunately, my rescue dog, who was previously crate trained, did not want to go in it, or at least stay in it. She is a 50 lb. Chow Chow and she fit in it easily! She could turn around with plenty of room to spare. When she did go in it, it was very sturdy and did not shake or make any noise. But, probably because we give her the run of the house, she really didn't want to stay in it, so I let her roam. She really didn't use it, so I am returning it, and the return process is very easy!! Box it back up, and take to a UPS store, no label printing or anything.
I would highly recommend this crate if you have a dog that likes to be crated. It is very sturdy, has two doors that are easy to open and close, and a crate divider. It doesn't make any shaking noise when the dog goes in or out. My dog doesn't like to be crated, so its a return for me and I am greatly appreciative of how easy that process was!

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K. Emblom

Great crate, great price--but probably not for every dog

Reviewed in the United States on December 17, 2011

Color: BlackSize: 36.6"L x 21.9"W x 24.5"HVerified Purchase

This is the second Midwest crate I've ordered in the past week. The first was the Midwest Lifestages Double-Door Folding crate. I ordered this one because it is 25" high, not 27" high. I can fit this one in the back of my Taurus wagon, unlike the taller crate.

Pros:

It's a crate. It fits in the back of my Taurus wagon. The door latches have a smooth action, thanks to the paint. It folds up more easily than the Petco crate I purchased a year ago. It has rubberized feet that protect floors from getting scratched. This is a big deal for me, since our house has hardwood floors. As an added plus, the feet make it a lot easier to slide in and out of the car. The price is very good. Quality seems fine. It has two doors, which gives it more flexibility in terms of use. It has only one latch to keep the crate folded for carrying instead of two. This is a plus because those latches stay closed only if being used to keep the crate folded. Otherwise, they flop open and can get in the way. Having only one is a plus under these conditions.

Cons:

Initial setup is a pain. Midwest ships these so that you can't unfold them out of the box. These crates are designed in such a way that you push down on the top side of either the front or back in order to release the top catch. The front (or back--whichever you used) will then fold inward. The side walls then collapse and fold. Midwest has decided that neither the single latch nor the flat shipping box is adequate for keeping the crate flat during shipping. They pack the crate so that one of the side latches (not one of the top) catches against a wire. This is a major, major pain to deal with. I use a screwdriver to help lift apart the two wires, and then have to use force to get the catch to slip over the wire it's catching upon. This is hard to describe (obviously), but believe me, it takes a lot of time, patience, and leverage to do this. Expect some minor paint chippage. Also, now that you know what to look for, inspect this area on the next crate you order so you can see if you get a returned crate from someone too frustrated to figure it out.

This crate will probably not be good for dogs that want to escape. I like the fact that it seems easy to pop up and down, but for people whose dogs aren't good in crates, this could be a major problem. The wires aren't really bendable, but for a determined dog who's gone nuts with anxiety, it may be possible to spring some of the catches. The dog could become lacerated. I would probably recommend a hard crate for that kind of dog, as well as consistent crate games to get the dog used to the idea that the crate is a good place to be when Mom or Dad is gone.

Final Thoughts:

Although it took me longer to write the Cons section, overall, there are more pros to this crate than cons. The price is excellent, and for a 2-door crate, you can't beat it. Also, it fits in the back of a station wagon, so for people reluctant to use crates in cars because of fit concerns, check out this crate. I'm glad I bought it, and I will probably buy another. Maybe 2. I am not sure it's possible to have too many crates for home or auto.

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maritza

Fantastic product

Reviewed in the United States on December 9, 2023

Color: BlackSize: 18.6"L x 12.0"W x 14.0"HVerified Purchase

This crate is fantastic, perfect size for my Yorkie and Biewer, well built and easy to set-up. The only issue is the handle, it’s not relievable for transporting, because it doesn’t lock in place. That why I’m giving it 4 stars. But otherwise it’s a great item and the price also.

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Zee

Two doors

Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2024

Color: BlackSize: 22.5"L x 14.0"W x 16.0"HVerified Purchase

Folds easy, easy to take with you. The two-door design is extremely helpful when training the dog to like being in there because you can use a treat to coax him to pass through the crate, and it makes it a less threatening place to be during that training period. Definitely worth the extra few bucks. Also makes it easier to position when transporting in the car, as I can access it from two sides. The crate overall is nice and sturdy. The slide out bottom tray makes it easy to clean if the dog gets sick or whatever in there.

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Deb Mericle

Perfect Crate for training the perfect dog :-)

Reviewed in the United States on August 1, 2023

Color: BlackSize: 36.6"L x 21.9"W x 24.5"HVerified Purchase

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When I first got this crate, I knew I wanted to use it for crate training, however, I seriously had no idea what I was doing. Nada. Zilch.

I thought we were all set. We have the crate. We have the puppy. Now what?

It comes with a divider. I thought the divider was for two dogs, until my daughters fiancé showed me how to use it :-)

If anybody else doesn’t know, the divider is designed to give them just enough room to turn around, lay down comfortably and sleep. You can adjust the divider as the puppy grows. Apparently, if you don’t use the divider, they will potty in the crate.

The crate is working well for our puppy. I felt like a meany at first, but, it all worked out. Our puppy will randomly visit her crate during the day and does not see the crate as a punishment.

The assembly is super easy. It’s strong, it’s sturdy & it’s actually bigger than what I visualized. It has this tray in the bottom that slides out for easy cleaning. The doors and latches are easy to use. It is definitely chew proof!

It is difficult for me to adjust the divider as she grows, so I try to do that when somebody strong is available to help.

I would definitely recommend this product.

Update: Today we are still using this crate. The puppy is now five months old, and I also have a 12 year old the same breed - Border Aussies (Australian shepherd, mixed with border collie).

I’m working on training them for different things, and every single time I say, the word crate, it’s a race to see who can get into the crate first!

It’s more useful than just for potty training. It makes them feel safe, give them their own space to relax, and in our case or useful tool for other types of training.

I certainly feel like we got our moneys worth out of it. I love it how the dogs still use it. I hope this review helps you!

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KimandItsy

Well-made, strong kennel

Reviewed in the United States on June 28, 2023

Color: BlackSize: 42.0"L x 28.0"W x 30.0"HVerified Purchase

I thought I was going to have to put it all together, at least all sides and the divider, but it's made to fold over so when you lift it up, 4 sides are permanently together and fold back on top of one another. The two ends are so simple to attach, it's absolutely idiot-proof. The divider can be used at any length and is very helpful for puppy training to give them more and more room as they become better trained and grow larger. It is taller than other cages that I have seen which is great! I looked at a cheaper model and almost got it because I'm a tightwad, but I am so glad I went with my gut on this decision and spent just a little more money. By the way, the price on this one is very good. The cheaper model I looked at was cheaper than any other one I found and I didn't see how they could sell them so cheaply. The answer is that they sell very cheap products and I love saving money but my pets deserve to be safe and I don't want to cut corners by risking their well-being. I would not have been satisfied with a cheaply made cage that could injure or even kill a beloved pet, as there are a number of ways that they can harm them. Instead, I am more than satisfied knowing that my pets are safe and secure and this cage will last forever so that also makes it a better buy. I would recommend it to anyone without question. It also showed up in 2 days rather than the 3 days I was expecting. Definitely overachievers!!

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Kelly

Great size and sturdy but word of caution for any crate….

Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2024

Color: BlackSize: 29.6"L x 18.6"W x 21.5"HVerified Purchase

Great size and quality for the price!

PSA to anyone crating a pet regardless of type, brand of size though: (No judgement whatsoever and I’m not trying to be a know it all, but I never would have thought of this until I heard some horror stories and I wanted to share bc I’m sure many others haven’t considered this either!)
An animal can easily hang themselves if their collar or tags on collar get hung up in a crate. So it’s a good practice to take collars off before crating or purchasing a break away collar or crate safe tags/collars without dangles. ( #preventpetsuffocation )Also, crating some pets with conditions like severe separation anxiety could do more harm than good. Mentally and physically. So if it’s your first time crating your pet, do a google search of how to start the crate training before leaving them home alone. Or if your dog has been injured in a crate from chewing, destroying, pushing too large of body parts through small spaces, you can talk to your vet or trainer!
I have a one eyed 10 lb 10 year old chihuahua who came to live with me after her housemate of 5 years attacked her and she lost an eye. Even though she knew me and my home, the entire situation brought on extreme anxiety and hyper-attachment. We cannot crate her when she is home alone bc her panic would likely cause her to hurt herself trying to get out or intensify her anxiety. However, this crate has been great as her personal safe space! When she gets overwhelmed or scared for any reason, she can go into her safe place. The rule in our home is that when she’s in the crate, nobody is to touch or talk to her. She gets to believe she’s invisible when she needs a break!

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K. Shadock

Liked it so well - came back for a third kennel

Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2024

Color: BlackSize: 24.8"L x 17.9"W x 19.5"HVerified Purchase

Bought two for my first dogs. Seven years later hunted for another (and found it) for the puppy. These are sturdy enough for a boisterous puppy and stable enough for years of use. They are small enough to fit easily in with the rest of the house. Once I unfolded them, I've only folded them to take the dogs on vacation. The dogs like having them as a refuge from the puppy. I like knowing the dogs are safe from well-meaning and rowdy children.

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