How long do/did you use a crate for? - Exclusively Setters2024-03-29T08:34:50Zhttps://irishsetters.ning.com/forum/topics/how-long-dodid-you-use-a-crate?feed=yes&xn_auth=noThank you for the tip Angela…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2009-11-25:865021:Comment:2637512009-11-25T20:59:37.801ZLouise Perryhttps://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/LouisePerry
Thank you for the tip Angela re: the bottom metal lip. The duvet in Reuben's cage kind of covers the bottom, so hopefully he will not catch his nail.
Thank you for the tip Angela re: the bottom metal lip. The duvet in Reuben's cage kind of covers the bottom, so hopefully he will not catch his nail. Arrh, What lovely pictures ba…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2009-11-25:865021:Comment:2637502009-11-25T20:58:11.588ZLouise Perryhttps://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/LouisePerry
Arrh, What lovely pictures barbara, they look adorable!!!!
Arrh, What lovely pictures barbara, they look adorable!!!! My Bailey is also 5 months ol…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2009-11-24:865021:Comment:2633552009-11-24T10:12:55.057ZBrian Prestonhttps://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/BrianPreston
My Bailey is also 5 months old and he has been out of his crate for almost a week without incident. I have replaced the crate with a small bathroom which I have puppy proofed though. I'm planning on keeping him in the bathroom when I am not watching for at least a couple more months when I'll release him to the rest of the basement which has hard floors and old furniture. I don't suspect that I will trust him with the whole house untill he is at least 2. He likes to chew too much.<br />
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We are verry…
My Bailey is also 5 months old and he has been out of his crate for almost a week without incident. I have replaced the crate with a small bathroom which I have puppy proofed though. I'm planning on keeping him in the bathroom when I am not watching for at least a couple more months when I'll release him to the rest of the basement which has hard floors and old furniture. I don't suspect that I will trust him with the whole house untill he is at least 2. He likes to chew too much.<br />
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We are verry active and like to go hiking and camping so it is importantant to me no to be chained down to the crate. It is too big to have to take everywhere. My 3 still sleep in their cra…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2009-11-24:865021:Comment:2632972009-11-24T00:00:55.732ZMelinda Auldhttps://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/MelindaAuld
My 3 still sleep in their crates every night. They are fed in there too :) They will often just go into their crates during the day to sleep or for some time out from the world.
My 3 still sleep in their crates every night. They are fed in there too :) They will often just go into their crates during the day to sleep or for some time out from the world. I would like to add though th…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2009-11-24:865021:Comment:2632952009-11-24T00:00:09.610ZAngela Robertshttps://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/AngelaRoberts
I would like to add though that I have had two youngsters pull nails out by catching them in the bottom metal lip as they came out of the cage. Therefore I always keep a folded up towel or a piece of vetbed over that lip to prevent it happening again. It caused a lot of pain, bled terribly and needed anti biotics for quite a while as it healed and the new nail started to grow
I would like to add though that I have had two youngsters pull nails out by catching them in the bottom metal lip as they came out of the cage. Therefore I always keep a folded up towel or a piece of vetbed over that lip to prevent it happening again. It caused a lot of pain, bled terribly and needed anti biotics for quite a while as it healed and the new nail started to grow When my dogs have had to go t…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2009-11-23:865021:Comment:2632542009-11-23T20:59:42.643ZAngela Robertshttps://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/AngelaRoberts
When my dogs have had to go to the vets and had to stay in for a few hours or all day I am always told how good they are and I am sure the dogs that cry and fret find it a problem because they are caged for the first time in their lives and are not used to it. So that's another good reason to get them used to one.
When my dogs have had to go to the vets and had to stay in for a few hours or all day I am always told how good they are and I am sure the dogs that cry and fret find it a problem because they are caged for the first time in their lives and are not used to it. So that's another good reason to get them used to one. My Irish have all used crates…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2009-11-23:865021:Comment:2632412009-11-23T20:07:05.355Zsue morganhttps://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/suemorgan
My Irish have all used crates as pups,as I work 4 hours a day, they have vet-bedding in, water, food and a couple of safe toys, even when the door is open they ofen get in for a snooze..(older ones as well) I use a fabric cage at Open shows when taking more than 1,also in my car I have a huge fitted cage for safe travelling, the house cage is usually folded away when they are about 18 months old and have learnt their manners.....But .when my daughters young pup comes for a sleep over ..out…
My Irish have all used crates as pups,as I work 4 hours a day, they have vet-bedding in, water, food and a couple of safe toys, even when the door is open they ofen get in for a snooze..(older ones as well) I use a fabric cage at Open shows when taking more than 1,also in my car I have a huge fitted cage for safe travelling, the house cage is usually folded away when they are about 18 months old and have learnt their manners.....But .when my daughters young pup comes for a sleep over ..out comes the cage and there is then a race wth my girls as to who can get in first,,,<br />
I think it is nice that they are happy to go in a cage... as if some-one is poorly/ in season or needs to be kept quiet or still due to ill-ness or accident this is an ideal solution and does*nt cause added stress.....It is a quiet safe space,,,,Hope this is help full.........Sue We also have found a crate a…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2009-11-23:865021:Comment:2632312009-11-23T19:51:59.662ZSue and Cashhttps://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/SusanLoconsole
We also have found a crate a great safety tool. I would be afraid to leave a teething puppy home without that security. I had a friend years ago who's uncrated lab pup chew thru an electrical cord. They came home to a dead puppy and that has haunted me forever! I was lucky that our last two dogs were not chewers once they got their adult teeth and bascially stay in bed when I am at work. My dogs also are never left more than 4 hours and if it is longer then I am lucky to have a part time job…
We also have found a crate a great safety tool. I would be afraid to leave a teething puppy home without that security. I had a friend years ago who's uncrated lab pup chew thru an electrical cord. They came home to a dead puppy and that has haunted me forever! I was lucky that our last two dogs were not chewers once they got their adult teeth and bascially stay in bed when I am at work. My dogs also are never left more than 4 hours and if it is longer then I am lucky to have a part time job that allows me to stop home if needed. Over the summer my son is out of school and he handles the dog and if I have to work a longer day I plan it on my husbands day off. I purposely work a job that allows me to schedule my own hours around the dog in our life. My last two dogs were out of a crate by 7 months roughly because they proved themselves to be non destructive and basically couch potatoes while I was gone. But that is because I tire the heck out of them. A tired dog is a good dog! Wow, so crates are really of…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2009-11-23:865021:Comment:2630752009-11-23T12:57:26.496ZLouise Perryhttps://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/LouisePerry
Wow, so crates are really of great benefit. I sometimes feel a bit guilty about but now I definitely don't - thank you everyone for sharing your experiences.<br />
I currently have a crate for Reuben that is the 36" one and will be replacing this one with an extra large one as he is growing very quickly and will be in the crate for some time yet I think.<br />
Carmel - wow five setters, that is a full house! How do you cope with all this wet weather and muddy paws???<br />
And sorry for all the questions but…
Wow, so crates are really of great benefit. I sometimes feel a bit guilty about but now I definitely don't - thank you everyone for sharing your experiences.<br />
I currently have a crate for Reuben that is the 36" one and will be replacing this one with an extra large one as he is growing very quickly and will be in the crate for some time yet I think.<br />
Carmel - wow five setters, that is a full house! How do you cope with all this wet weather and muddy paws???<br />
And sorry for all the questions but what is the longest you have left your dog in a closed crate ie, when out? I have done up to a max of 4hrs, which I believe is about normalish. This is not everyday as I am lucky and don't work but there are times when we are out in evening or if I have gone xmas shopping or something.<br />
I took reuben out for a walk this morning, came back at 10.am and he is still asleep in his crate now (12.54pm). He's popped out once to see the cat and then hopped back in to his crate!<br />
Gosh Londa, I am glad your little pup was okay after his car fright. We have a harness in the car for Reuben as we need a new car with room to put him in the back. Poor little fellow suffers with car sickness at the mo and dribbles constantly throughout the entire journey. I will be glad when he grows out of that. Crates are for a lifetime of…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2009-11-23:865021:Comment:2630572009-11-23T11:52:36.806ZLonda Warrenhttps://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/LondaW
Crates are for a lifetime of comfort and safety. I'm down to just two Setters, but I have five crates. Two for regular daily use at home, two always in my SUV, and one "visitor" crate.<br />
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Although my dogs are never loose in the car, I learned the hard way about the safety issue - one day I had only one dog in one crate and when some idiot came head-on into my lane I had no choice but to swerve severely and ended up half in a deep ditch. The one crate that I had actually tipped completely over on…
Crates are for a lifetime of comfort and safety. I'm down to just two Setters, but I have five crates. Two for regular daily use at home, two always in my SUV, and one "visitor" crate.<br />
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Although my dogs are never loose in the car, I learned the hard way about the safety issue - one day I had only one dog in one crate and when some idiot came head-on into my lane I had no choice but to swerve severely and ended up half in a deep ditch. The one crate that I had actually tipped completely over on its side and the puppy (just about 4 months old at the time) was given a real shake-up. Now, I keep both travel crates in the vehicle to balance each other out and keep them upright.<br />
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Londa Warren, Edmond, OK