Buy Pet Gear Home 'N Go Deluxe Soft-Sided Pet Crate, Small, Red PoppyPet Gear Home 'N Go Deluxe Soft-Sided Pet Crate, Small, Red Poppy Product Description:
- Small, soft-sided pet crate with 30-pound capacity for home or away
- Made with extra-strong steel frame and tough water-resistant nylon shell
- Top and Front doors open and close easily with heavy duty zippers.
- Inner waterproof tray removes for easy cleaning.
- Measures 26-1/2 by 18 by 21 inches
Product Description
This Home 'N Go soft crate by Pet Gear was designed to look great in your home and is also portable so that you can take your pet along with you anywhere you go. The frame is made of strong, durable steel and the shell is made of water resistant 600 denier nylon with three vinyl coated mesh doors for easy access and convenience. This soft crate ships folded flat, yet fully assembled, and opens easily in about 15 seconds. (NO TOOLS OR ASSEMBLY REQUIRED). Our parent company has been making baby products for over 75 years and at Pet Gear we are committed to this same attention to safety and quality for your pet. That is why great care was put into designing this crate for safety. There are no pinch points that might injure you or your pet, there are no hanging hazards that could joke your pet, there are no toxic chemicals that could harm your pet, and there are no choking hazards that could be swallowed.
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20 of 20 people found the following review helpful.
A DURABLE DELIGHT!!
By CHERYL D. BARNES
I bought this soft sided pet crate in hopes that my new Yorkie Terrier, Brando, would have a safe haven to welcome him home.Since he is such a tiny guy, this crate offers both a play area and a bedroom.The construction is very durable and the color (red, my favorite) is fun.I particularly like the three entries and the two storage pouches, one of which is detachable.So far, he is enjoying the crate. I like the fact that the sides are soft, since he is still in his wobbly stage.This was a great buy for us.Be Blessed.
13 of 14 people found the following review helpful.size ok for mini poodle + how to close, how to make your dog want to use it
By mb
1. I researched this purchase for quite a while and didn't find anything terribly helpful about size (you should be reading this review under "small"). I bought this crate in this size (small), and I'd like to let you know that a miniature poodle fits inside nicely. (It's way big for a doxie or a maltese or a Bishon. Or a big cat! You could fit 3 big cats in it - 4, if they are friends.)2. I was worried (arthritic thumbs) that opening and closing it might be a problem. Opening it is a breeze. Closing it is a little more complex. The button to push is located between the crate wall and the frame tubing and can't be seen. It's about the size of a dime and slightly dome-shaped, so feel about until you find it. You may have to turn the crate around several directions to get a good angle to squeeze on the button. It's not easy, but at least now you know where the button IS! (This is not obvious from the instructions....) To press the button, I either use my fingers or use one thumb to push down the other thumb. Not ideal, but.. The crate folds up quite compactly and weighs very, very little.3. Found out from the company that the difference between the regular (older) style and Generation II (new) is that the new one folds up more compactly. No change in the folding mechanism, however.4. It wasn't clear (to me, at least) in the product description here whether there was a handle built in. There is. I wouldn't carry the crate by it, however. I use one of those fold-up carts with the bungee cords on it that you put your luggage on & pull behind you at the airport.5. Zippers are sturdy enough. Several people commented that this was a concern. I didn't find this to be so.6. Corner reinforcements are the same material as the crate but stitched all around, so they really are no more than decoration. Would they had been leather! "Screens" are sturdy, too, and close enough mesh to keep out mosquitoes (tho I'd spray around the crate w/o the dog in it, first).7. Floor pad is pretty flimsy and thin. There is a separate piece of plastic sheeting that could be used as a liquid-repellent under the floor pad. Or it could be used as a ground cloth under the crate to keep it off damp grass. (I just use a foam-type pad sold for going under a sleeping bag. It's longer than the crate, so it leaves a "front door mat" for me to kneel on. Much better than something that fits just under the crate. Other doggie people use a tarp.)8. There is a distinct odor in the fabric/plastic. Open the crate and air it out (mine's been airing out over a week and still has a noticeable odor) several weeks before you need it. (Hang out the pad; and also any sleeping bag ground cloth or tarp.)11. The little pouch with the shoulder strap (that doubles as a leash) is somewhat problematic. The clips that hold it in place are quite stiff plastic. I just knew I was going to break at least one, so I went to the hardware store and got double-ended clasps. The kind shaped sort of like a question mark; you open the "jaw" by pulling a slider down with your thumb; I hope this is an adequate enough explanation; I know they must have a name, but either I don't know it or I can't remember it. Anyway, I got 2 of these and hooked them to the crate D-rings. Took off the pouch carefully. When I want to re-attach, I use the other end of the question mark thingie.10. As you see, the crate is open on all four sides. There is nothing that fits over the crate to keep the wind from whistling through. So use towels, a tarp, etc. I got some cotton fleece (the kind that doesn't need hemming, so it's like felt in this respect) and made a "designer wind cover" just by cutting the fabric. We like to look fashionable, you see.11. I don't know where the "19 pounds" in the product description came from. This crate weighs 8 pounds (without stuff in the detachable tote bag and the sewn-in zip pocket, of course).12. You don't need any kind of storage bag. Slip on a bag from the dry-cleaners or a dress bag from the department store over it.~~Teach your dog that this is a good place to be. Initially, this might provoke some disbelief in your dog if the odor is still strong!When everything is aired out sufficiently (remember your dog has a better smeller than you do, so don't be in a hurry), teach him that "in and sit" results in a high-value treat (such as piece of cheese or hotdog). Unzip the top, reach your hand in with the treat and point your hand to the back wall to encourage your dog to come all the way in. As -soon- as he sits completely inside the crate, he gets the treat. Don't zip the opening or try to get the dog to stay inside; let the dog leave. Right now, you're just teaching him to get in the crate. Later, put some cheese in a Kong. Say, "Time for cheese!!!!!" and put the Kong in the back of the crate. When the dog goes in ("Good boy! Time for cheese!!!!!"), zip the front shut and have him stay in the crate for a while. Start with 3 minutes. (The Kong will occupy him for a large part of the time if you squirt the cheese down into the narrow area of the Kong.) Stay within sight and occupy yourself with a book. Don't let him out if he whines; don't say anything; don't even look his way. Your dog knows how to get his way with you! If you give in, you've lost the war. Next time, if necessary, reduce time to 2 minutes, or even 1, so he has a chance to succeed. Work up to 30 minutes or so. Or even overnight. A Kong with some cheese is a miracle-worker! (Note: Overnight, as soon as my dog is inside, I cover the crate with a towel so it's dark and he can't see what's going on. Everyone is going to bed, anyway, so he's not missing anything! Having the towel over the crate sends another signal to quiet down and have a nice nap.)If, when in use, the dog gets agitated at someone walking by (such as at a dog show - see below), desensitize him in the same way. Have someone hand him a treat thru the back of the crate and give whatever command you're using ("Hush" or "Shhh" or whatever). Therefore, "people walking by = treat". Start with strangers, work up to family members, then to you, and then to people with dogs.~~Definitely a good purchase. Sturdy. Not too heavy to transport. Little pockets are handy for fold-up water bowl, etc. Super-easy open; a little recalcitrant to close.I am using it for obedience trials. Unless he's in the ring, he has to be "contained." If I have to find the porta-potty, I can't take him in (well, I wouldn't -want- to take him in "barefooted"....).If he's a happy camper in a crate, this one would be fine for leaving your dog in it in a hotel room while you go to dinner. If he's not (but see above) or is a professional chewer when crated (the Kong might not work but you should try it), he might do some chewing damage while you're gone. (Room service, anyone?)Really, really excellent purchase. Highly recommend. mb
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful.wonderful -- designed for specific purposes
By Marjorie Klenin
Don't plan on using this as an all-purpose crate. Puppies will chew through it if you try to use it as a permanent training crate. It wasn't intended to be treated as airline baggage. I got it primarily to get my puppy through her first long car trip home. I'm now using it as a safe way to take her on short trips and to train her to ride. She seems to find it very secure, comfortable, and reassuring. It sets up and folds quickly and easily. It is light and easy to handle, but very sturdy. I use it mostly in the passenger seat of my car, but wouldn't mind putting it in the back with my adult dog -- something I wouldn't dream of with a hard metal crate. The one time the puppy upchucked, the cleanup was trivial. The bottom pan is held in place by velcro; it got pulled out in a few seconds and then got hosed down. The soft pad got hosed down and thrown into the washer and dryer. I don't plan to use this more than a few months, but at the end of that time I expect to have a sturdy, confident and happy dog traveler.
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