Cheap NOZTONOZ Sof-Krate Indoor/Outdoor Pet Home

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We purchased two of these crates for our 60 lb dogs over 2 months ago. The 42" size is quite large, in fact, both dogs can sleep comfortably together in one. The crates are like cozy, mini tents and my husband and I joke that we'd like to sleep in them. They are very light to move around, and easy to fold up or down.

We've had two problems. One is that our newest dog (a year old puppy) chewed through one of the zippers within the first week. We solved that problem with some training, and we still use the crate with that opening against the wall. So obviously not for chewers.

The second problem is the most concerning for me. Other people have mentioned the smell... I can't state this strongly enough these crate smell like a petroleum product. We initially had the crates in our great room, and sure enough the smell seemed to go away after a few weeks. We recently moved the crates into our bedroom and discovered that in fact, they do still smell. Strongly enough that I'm concerned about the effect on our dogs overtime. We usually don't zipper the doors anymore, so the dogs can come and go as they please and they are still choosing to go in their crates (like I said earlier cozy!). But the smell bothers me, so I can imagine how it must bother the dogs who have a much more keen sense of smell.

The prices on these crates keep going down (other websites sold them a while back retail for $180) so I would imagine that they are aware of the smell problem....

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Great crate for our golden puppy. He slept in it every night until very recently.

Easy setup, and very durable. Our boy is a chewer, and he's given up trying to chew on this crate.

Seemed very large when we first got it, but now his paws brush the sides/back when he stretches out. He's about 7 months old and 55 lbs, so is not yet fully grown. You might want to consider the 42 inch model if you have a dog that will grow to 70+ lbs.

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It's a fantastic crate. Except for one problem it stinks! Received this more than two weeks ago sets up very easily. Seems very sturdy and would be great for traveling which is what my wife and I wanted it for. To take our yellow lab on trips with us this summer. Unfortunately, within an hour of having it in the house, my wife developed a headache and started feeling sick to her stomach. The smell was unbearable. The dog won't go near it. We read through some of the reviews and tried all the suggestions except for washing it in the washing machine. Wanted to be able to return it if necessary. We set it outdoors, sprayed it with Febreeze, wiped it down with vinegar, etc etc etc. Still stinks. Horrible horrible chemical odor. Sad to do it but we are returning it. Going to be nervous about buying another one online without being able to smell it first!

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Great for traveling. Yellow Lab has plenty of room and she is almost 60 lbs. Only concern is that she could tip it over if she tried hard. Overall I would purchase again.

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I bought this crate for traveling with my crate-happy 70 pound Old English Sheepdog/Pit Bull mix, Hudson. We often stay in hotels and lugging a regular crate with me was getting to be a pain.

Somewhat concerned about the smell everyone talked about in the reviews, I was prepared to air it out awhile before using it.

True, when I opened the box, there was that "new car" type smell, or maybe more like "new plastic". However--as planned-I opened it up, left it on the porch for a few days, then in a spare room for another week or so and now there is virtually no odor at all (unless you're trying hard to find it).

So while it took awhile for that plastic smell to blow off, it really wasn't anything worse than I'd expect from any item made with so much petroleum content.

I recommend this crate for well-trained dogs who are comfortable and happy in their crates. It folds down simply, is very portable and light, and it stores easily under a bed or in the trunk of a car. It is quite sturdy and I expect it to last for many, many trips. The added benefit of being able to fold it down and carry it wherever it's needed makes the purchase completely worthwhile.

Just order it ahead of time and let it air out before use. It's still the best travel crate I've found!