[NAGDU] Travel crate

Fri Jun 14 21:33:39 UTC 2024

Hi Al,

I don't have a bed in my crate. I just put the mat that you get when you leave Seeing Eye and none of my dogs have complained. My crate is soft sided with an aluminum frame. It has several zippers on all sides and the top. These have various portions of netted which is nice. The crate folds completely flat and straps together and there is a carrying handle. It reminds me of play pins we had when our children were smaller. I think that one cost around $70 but it was a few dogs ago. The other crate that looks like a pup tent is smaller. So, if your guide is a bit bigger it might be cramped for them. Rusty was about 75 pounds and he had no problems fitting in it. 

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Subject: Re: [NAGDU] Travel crate

Al,

We have two
* Noz2Noz Soft Crate 36-Inch folding crates. 

I've purchased them from Cherrybrook Pet Supplies. They're on the Web. 

I really like them. We've used them for at least 15 years. I believe the measurements are 36" L x 24" W x 23" H. There are zippered openings at one end and one side and the  top.

I think they fit airline baggage compartment size requirements,  but I've never flown with one. I would be concerned it would get banged around. The aluminum  tubing over which the fabric is stretched could be bent and the fabric could be torn.

Hope this helps.

Richard

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Subject: Re: [NAGDU] Travel crate

Greetings!

I've been thinking of getting a crate, especially if it's not too hard to take to a hotel or other place to stay the night.

What is the brand or the specific name of the crate?  How big is yours, and what is the price range of these crates?  How much was the bed you got for it?

Thanks!

Al

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From: NAGDU <nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Elizabeth Rene via NAGDU
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Subject: Re: [NAGDU] Travel crate

Hi Jahmal,
Chewy.com makes a metal travel crate that comes in several sizes and can be folded up for storage later. It can be opened either from the side or from the front, and has a divider panel that could be used to make two smaller spaces for smaller pets. A dog can see through the top and from all four sides. A bolded, heavy plastic floor inserted in the crate holds cushions nicely, or can be used by itself. I use a travel bed from chewy, from a brand called Chickit, that is an oval pad with its own stuff sack that's great to take to meetings so my dog can be comfortable there. I liked my crate so much that I bought two of them for the last time I moved. I had one in each apartment so my dog could rest safely and securely while my furniture was being removed and delivered. Scotty could watch the action while  not being in the way.
Another use for this crate could be to have it in the back of a station wagon or the hatchback of a car or secured in place in an SUV for long trips, so the dog doesn't become a projectile in case of an accident.
I was introduced to chewy.com at Guide Dogs of America, and have been very happy with their products and service, and their reasonable prices, ever since. I also get my dog food there at a subscription rate.
Happy travels,
Elizabeth

> On Jun 11, 2024, at 9:44 PM, Jahmal Lovato via NAGDU <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hey all,
> 
> What is the best travel crate?
> 
> I used to have to noz2noz, but its been a while, and I'm not sure I 
> want that one again.
> 
> My shepherd has no problems crated, so soft sided crates are okay as well.
> 
> I'm looking for something to take with us to convention!
> 
> Jahmal
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