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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program We have four dogs of our own ranging from 10 to 68 pounds. We also foster dogs for a local rescue, which often includes picking them up, often from 50-60 miles away, and then transporting them to our house. The rescue requires all picked dogs to be in a crate for safety. We have traditional plastic crates of different sizes which work well but have drawbacks, they are heavy, take up a lot of space (unless you take them apart which leads to the problem of putting them together lining up bolts, putting on the door, etc.).
When flat this crate only is about 3 inches tall and is about 17 pounds. It was so easy to set up we didn't even have to read the instructions, very intuitive. The instructions turn out to be nice and simple and easy to follow, though again we did it backward. It comes with a nice fluffy rug for the bottom for the dog's comfort so you don't have to supply your own. One thing I like about the crate is the mesh "windows" on the side and the mesh front covering, the plastic crates always kind of reminded me of dog jail with their metal or plastic bars over very small windows and their metal door.
This crate seems to give the dog both a feeling of security and being protected without the feeling of being caged since there is so much light and the windows are so big.
It fits into our full size SUV (but when open only by about two inches vertically).
If your dog is a chewer this might not be the crate for you, if not I would highly recommended it. All our dogs have tried it, its big enough for our golden retrievers to do some maneuvering yet seems to make our little 10 pound sheltie mix feel safe from noise.
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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program This was extremely easy to set up. My seven year old did it right out of the box, no istructions. It's that simple to figure out. I like that it folds easily(she also figured that out on her own ;) and is so compact. I love that it came with a pad! Remember this is not a carrying case so the pad sits on the bottom frame. Overall this is pretty stable for a portable dog tent. I like all the windows for ventilation and light. It gives our dog a clean place to lay while we're camping. We don't use it in the car but I could see how this would work great in the back of a truck or SUV if you prefer to contain your dog while traveling. For us, it folds nice and flat and we're able to stack things on top or under.My only complaint..the mesh is made of PVC and stinks(in an unhealthy way)! Being closed in a vehicle with this, the odor would be very noticeable. I would've preferred a less toxic nylon mesh.
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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program This pet carrier has a lot of good points, but also has some flaws. The following is a pros and cons list:Pros
-Outside material feels durable and tough
-The faux sheepskin pad is soft, thick, and comfortable for your pet
-It is large and roomy
-It is collapsible and easy to store
-The mesh door and windows allow your pet to see outside easily and get plenty of air
Cons
-It can be hard to set up. You have to fight with the sides while simultaneously trying to put the stubborn back bar up
-If the back bar is not perfectly secured, it can fall on your pet like a mousetrap
-It is overpriced
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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program Before purchasing any soft sided crate, pay attention to the warnings of other reviewers about buying them for dogs that don't want to be contained. If you've got a Houdini, buy metal.This crate is updated and improved from the previous model.
The most significant change is a better designed pop up mechanism. It's infinitely easier than before and allows full set up in less than 60 seconds, pretty much using just one hand (and maybe a strategically placed shoulder).
The frame is made of visibly thicker metal wire than my previous Midwest model. None of these pop up type soft sided crates will stand up to children using them as chairs without collapsing, but this heavier grade metal will not bend as easily.
The mesh covered "windows" look and feel sturdier. A dog hell bent on escape will have to invest a few more minutes to chew their way to freedom. Smarter placement of the Velcro allows the door to be more easily secured in the open position.
Something missing on this model are the little window "curtains," but I think leaving them off was a good call. I don't recall ever using them and it was a hassle rolling them up just the right way in order to catch the Velcro that kept them open.
Midwest took an already good product, obviously listened to feedback, and then made it better. Great product!
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