Vader's mum Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 I went out and got kenobi a new crate today they pet stores had bugger all! I had to go with a large one which is 91cm (L), 61 cm (D) and 71cm(H) he looks tiny in it and I am now wondeering if I should have waited for a new one. We have had him penned off as his old crate was too small but now he's working out how to get out (dammed if I know how he is?!?) so I had to get one asap. Now I am regreting it it's massive do you think it's too big for a beagle? I just know OH probably wont be impressed when he sees this massive crate in our bedroom but Im not putting him back in his little one and I cant keep him in the pen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minxy Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 Just use something to block off the extra space for the time being - a box, an esky etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickbrownfox Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 I agree with minxy What type of crate do you have? If it's a wire one, you might be able to buy a divider to make his crate space smaller. Btw eBay has lots of cheap crates and carriers for your size, PM me if you want some seller recommendations. I have read somewhere that if you buy a crate too big for a puppy it will be harder to housetrain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vader's mum Posted November 18, 2010 Author Share Posted November 18, 2010 It came with a divider but I am just looking at the size of it its so big. I just read the return policy and said I cant take it back if I change my mind but I think I will give them a call and ask. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickbrownfox Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 If you can't return it, I can offer you a swap for a 68x51x47 carrier? It will come in handy for vet visits, plus the top half can be taken off. I will post some pics if you're interested? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koalathebear Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 If Kenobi is already house-trained, toilet-trained then it doesn't really matter if the crate is huge. Our doggies are now in large crates and they love them - they can roll around, get comfy, drag all their toys in there. If Kenobi's not yet house-trained then the 'swap' idea is a great one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pebbles Posted November 19, 2010 Share Posted November 19, 2010 Divide it for the pup and if the OH is the problem just throw a nice cover over it, put a couple of books on the top and tell him it's the new side table! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiggy Posted November 19, 2010 Share Posted November 19, 2010 I have my SBT pup in a 36" crate and he's never gone to the toilet in there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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