iCrates

Make sure you have plenty of room for this dog kennel, taking the measurements before you buy it is one thing, actually seeing it put together inside of the house is quite another! Our 3.5 month old great dane puppy was starting to look a bit cramped in an older 36" kennel we had. She still fit but looked very uncomfortable when she tried to stretch out and stand up. She looks so much more comfortable and has plenty of room to grow in this kennel. I read all of the horror stories about the condition people received their kennels in due to the size and weight so I was worried we would receive ours damaged too. Ours actually arrived in pretty good condition. The UPS man moved it around with a dolly and my husband wrestled it into the house. The box is huge and the kennel is very heavy. We sliced open the side and slid the kennel out. Everything is held together with white zip ties. A few of the panels were stuck together, but they were easy enough to unhook the side hooks from where they attached themselves. Putting this together was a bit of a chore, not because it was hard, but because it was big and bulky and there were two of us that insisted we knew what we were doing, so we argued over which way the panels should face, put them upside down a couple of times, then had to re-do them. This does come with a set of directions, but some of the pictures weren't really that clear. The picture on the outside of the box actually gives you a better idea on how this all fits together. There were a couple of places where the wires were bent and we had to straighten them out with a pair of pliers. Also one of the side wires had a broken weld where it connects at the top, it was next to one of the bent hooks (corner area) so it had probably been set down a bit too hard at some point during shipping. It doesn't seem like it will affect the kennel, and it doesn't show so I'm not going to worry about it. I'm not too pleased about the side door of this kennel though. The top slide bolt latch did not slide into the holder that was welded onto the side. The holder had been welded a tiny bit too low (quality control should have checked this), we had to bend the tip of the sliding pin down a little so it would be able to slide into the latch. The side door also seems a little stiff to open and close, as if it is misaligned. We can still open and close the door though, and once shut it is very secure. There were also a few areas we had to straighten out so the drop pins could connect the corners. Once this is put together it really is very sturdy. It is not flimsy at all, we are actually pleased at how sturdy this kennel looks and feels. The bottom pan slides in and out smoothly, and I won't worry about our dog spending time in the kennel while we are gone, or during the night. She loves the extra room and until she finishes growing she has plenty of room inside to sprawl out and play with all of her toys. The problem areas we found when this kennel first arrived were easy fixes, the completed kennel is large and strong. I checked around before I purchased this kennel and the price here was so much more reasonable than anywhere else, plus you get free delivery right to your house. If you have the room, and you have one of the giant breed dogs, then this kennel will be perfect. *Update 7/31/16- at 5.5 months old now our dane puppy is still growing. There is plenty of room in this kennel for her, her jumbo round Costco bed, and a stack of toys. She loves her crate! Our Aussie and the cats also love going inside to relax. Giant puppies can make giant messes, this crate is the perfect size for her and we are so happy that there is plenty of room inside for her to grow. No worries about her eating the couch while we are gone!

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!

I have had 10 of these xxl Great Dane 54”crates for 3 years used in my home dog boarding / daycare business. I absolutely love them. The top patent pending L-hook is very valuable as it definitely adds stability to the top. I have had crates without this feature and the top is wobbly and the sides easily bow in at the top (even with zip ties to try to help). The L-hook is worth its weight in gold! The three slide bolt latches on each door is adequate. They are secure, strong, and easy to use. I know it says you will need 2 people to assemble, however I have put these together and taken them down myself multiple times. It just takes a little thought, planning, and creativity. The two door feature is VERY helpful. Some of the crates I have lined up on the wall to use the long side door. In another room I have them lined up to use the short side door. I like to use black zip ties to close and secure whichever of the two doors I am not using including the floppy handle to provide stability and reduce sounds when it shakes a little as they walk around. I like to I like to take a piece of finished plywood and cut it to cover part or all of the crate top to provide a counter for the dog’s food, meds, care sheet, etc. This crate is so tall that I don’t have an issue with dogs jumping up and stealing what is on top, though I am sure it is possible if you have a determined unattended pup. I sand the corners and edges round and smooth, paint it black to match, drill holes, and use black zip ties to attach it. If you are tight on space this shelf is very helpful for storage or at the least convenient for leashes and treats, etc. I don’t care for annoying sounds and so I like to take black zip ties and secure all the edges where two panels come together to increase stability and reduce friction squeaking. It is quite stable as is, however the black zip ties firm everything up and aren’t noticeable unless you are looking for them. I also like to put a piece of padded linoleum, train table grass, or towel between the crate pan and metal floor grid to provide some cushion for the dogs and reduce unnecessary noise from the two rattling together when a dog walks around in them. When the crate sinks down into the carpet it naturally helps with this, but not when it is on a solid floor. Also, I have a piece of underlayment (painted black on top to match) secured with black zip ties through drilled holes in it to the bottom of the crate to prevent rust marks & scratches to the floor, as well as an extra layer of material a dog has to work through if they try to escape through the bottom as the grid is larger than the top and sides. They also can’t rip up my carpet through the bottom or leak liquids onto the carpet if the crate pan develops a crack I am unaware of with a wood layer attached to the bottom. The bottom becomes like a sled and can easily be slid around myself to clean behind it. I take the rubber rollers off before I secure it to the wood underlayment. The crate pans are nice and thick. They do tend to crack in shipping since this is such a heavy product. However they happily and quickly ship me replacement crate pans when this happens. The pans are easy to clean & remove, hold up to light chewing, nail scratching, and cleaners. However occasionally when a dog throws up overnight the high acid in their stomach (which is strong enough to digest bones) will etch the gloss finish off before I can find and clean it up in the morning. Most pee, poo, water & food messes, and most throw up clean off quickly and leave no damage. I use metal crate buckets with back hooks for water and sometimes food and they do scratch off some of the black finish on the exact hook bars, but this is minor and an obvious reason for the wear and tear. Some of the finish also gets rubbed off at the latches, for the same reason of friction use. However the rest of the areas of the crates for the last three years still have its original sharp black glossy finish in tact! If you do have some spots scratched off, a black sharpie can hide a multitude of sins. 😂 The black color is classic and classy. I never noticed any offending odors upon delivery or assembly. The value for the product is excellent and you will get many years of use out of it, probably the life of the dog and more!

I bought this for my Maltese, and it’s been a great crate. It’s sturdy, easy to assemble, and works well as a safe place for my dog to relax. If you plan to use it as a lounge or resting area, I highly recommend buying a soft crate mat for extra comfort. One thing to keep in mind: if your dog is smart or knows how to work the latch, you may want to add an extra lock. My dog managed to escape twice before I added one! Other than that, it’s an excellent crate and has worked great for us. Highly recommend for small breeds.

Okay it's nicely made and easy to put together. The latch is secure and the handle is a plus. However, I got it for my 10 pound cat and THIS one is too big for my cat so I"m returning it and getting the XXS for the cat. It's heavier duty than I expected / and heavier. I'm happy with the quality and I'm sure the smaller cage will be perfect.

Purchased the 42" iCrate with divider. PERFECT! Have a 50lb 10mo old Smooth Collie / Cattle Dog (Blue Heeler). He was sleeping in a 36" crate where his head and rear touched the ends of the crate. The extra 6" has made a world of difference. Opie can stretch out now... and doesn't come out 'unfolding' and acting like he's been in a vice all night. It's not quite the 'romper room' he has in the 48" iCrate, but again, this one is for "Night-Night"... and gives plenty of room for such. When we first got our puppy, we bought a 36" Beagle Crate from Walmart for $67. We were using the Beagle as his bed (in the bedroom) and needed a 2nd crate for the Family Room, but wanted a larger crate; one he could play in too. Then we found the iCrate by Midwest. The Beagle was very well made but much more expensive in comparison! After lengthy discussions whether to buy the 42" or the 48" we chose the larger 48"... and use it in the Den. Yes, he had a couple of accidents, but we put the divider in, and the accidents stopped. It's been about 4 months now and we've moved the divider a little at a time and it's finally out! No more accidents! Of course, he's also out of the crate more and has bells at the back door to tell us when he needs to go out. Anyway, we decided to replace the 36" Night Night crate with a 42"... and chose to stay with the iCrate because of durability and price. It comes with a divider, which we've not needed, but it's there... and we're thinking about maybe getting another dog (later in 2017). The divider may come in handy then! Double doors. Some have reported that the double doors make the crate weaker. I guess it just depends on the dog and his reaction to being crated. Opie has horrible separation anxiety, but with the help of a loaded Kong, a bone, and a dark room (yup, turn the lights off and say Night Night)... he does quite well. We only use the end door because of the relation to space and placement, but I don't think the double doors decrease the durability or strength at all. FYI --- The doors are large. Not so large to compromise the integrity of the crate, but larger than the doors on other crates I've seen. Nice!!! The latches are really nice. They are straight, which concerned me at first, but after using them I feel confident that they are safe. Also, the plastic pan in the bottom is really nice. It's not flimsy at all. It fits well, removes easily, and cleans up really well with a quick wipe. Collapsibility. Easy enough! It's big, so it's bulky. But it's not hard to collapse or expand. To unfold... Just pull up on a hinge until the box is evident, then pull out one end, then the other, lock it in place, and BAM... you have a crate. To fold... reverse the process. Oh, lock the doors in place first. Then fold in the door and backend walls. The side will fold down practically on it's own. It's like a really big briefcase. Of course, the larger the crate, the heavier, but... it even comes with a couple of 'suitcase' carrying handles. EASY! Breezy! Complaint --- The door actually opens the wrong way into the room I have crate in... and there's no other place to put it. I've turned the care upside down to put the door opening the correct direction for the room. However, the crate was not designed for this. The plastic bottom fits, but the door hangs a little different and is harder to latch. The wiring is tighter on the top than it is on the bottom of the crate, so upside down leaves the (now) top of the crate with large open squares. Some dogs could potentially get caught in their attempt to get out, and strangle themselves or cause damage to their ears. Since my dog is happy in his crate I don't see that as an issue for us... but I still watch for it. I just think it would be safer for the pet, possible make the crate more durable overall, and definitely more versatile for the owners' room arrangement, if the crate was made the same on the top and bottom. Hope my experience helps you in your decision. It's a great crate... Give it try!

As the owner of 6 dogs, I’ve gone through quite a few crates. This MidWest 42-inch iCrate for large breeds is excellent and I highly recommend it. What I like: • Sturdy double-door design with strong latches. • Folds flat for storage or travel. • Good size for larger dogs (71-90 lbs range). • Easy to set up and clean. It’s held up well in our busy multi-dog household. A reliable, practical choice.

I got this for a 6 pound puppy as his first crate. I appreciate that it went together in a matter of minutes by basically just unfolding it and locking it into place. Having two doors is great so I can put it against almost any wall or corner. I accidentally like the divider that it comes with so while he is small, I can create a space that allows him to be comfortable in without being too large or small, but when he gets larger will be able to remove the divider so I don’t have to purchase another one later. it’s not too heavy to carry around, folds up easily to take when visiting other people’s homes. I purchased a bed insert to go along with it, and it fit perfectly. Since it’s made out of metal, I have no concern about him chewing on it. The metal is not too thick and not too thin, therefore it’s not too heavy but strong enough. it looks good since I keep it in my family room so the dog is always close to us that was a consideration for me.

Really pleased with this dog crate! It’s the perfect size for my Yorkshire Terrier puppy, and the divider is such a useful feature. I can make the space smaller for her now and easily remove it as she grows, so I won’t need to buy another crate. The crate itself is sturdy, lightweight, and feels like great quality. It’s also very easy to assemble, and I can easily carry it up and down the stairs, which is really handy. I love the thoughtful details too like rubber non-scratch feet to protect the floor and no sharp edges anywhere. Another nice bonus is that the instructions include helpful tips for crate training your dog, which is great if you’re new to it. I actually got mine through Amazon Resale as “used – like new”, and it was amazing value, honestly looks brand new. Overall, a fantastic crate, safe, practical, and great value for money. Highly recommend!

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