Crate big enough for Hektor

Lisa/Colin · Posted: Mon Jun 15, 2009 12:16 pm Post subject: Crate big enough for Hektor

We are considering a crate for Hektor. Not because he is destructive at all but he likes to lie on the couch when we are not there, he isnt allowed when we ARE there!

We are getting a new sofa and do not want him on it at all.

Our house is pretty much open plan so we cant just lock him in the kitchen (too small and there was that pesky gas turning on stunt he pulled -twice!). The other option was maybe getting one of those convertible baby play pens and barricading him in the dining room (will need to get rid of the table!). I dont think he would try to jump the barrier, but I thought the crate would be more flexible. I think he will cope OK with a crate, he's never had a problem at the Vets or kennels.

I've had a look on ebay and gone through the old posts here on the forum but they all seem a bit small.

Anyone got any ideas/info?

Lisa

steve young · Posted: Mon Jun 15, 2009 12:52 pm Post subject:

We have both ours in Savic crates, great quality and really easy to fold away and assemble again.

http://www.canineconcepts.co.uk/item--Savic-Dog-Crate-Dog-Cage--savic-dog-crate---dogs

They have a 'giant' crate suitable for Great Danes:

Giant
SAVIC
Dog Crate
L,W,H
(118x76x88cm)

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Megan · Posted: Tue Jun 16, 2009 11:16 am Post subject:

This site have a variety of crates up to size Giant which should be big enough for a Great Dane and the prices for some are pretty good

http://www.petplanet.co.uk/dept.asp?dept_id=770
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Ross/Ali · Posted: Tue Jun 16, 2009 11:53 am Post subject:

Are you looking for something around this size?

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Lisa/Colin · Posted: Tue Jun 16, 2009 1:24 pm Post subject:

That should be big enough Ross!

I'm having problems finding a so-called Giant crate that is tall enough for him. I dont want him squashed in. The XXL crates I have seen are only 33" high but Hektors shoulder height is 36"", I'd really need something around the 48" height so he can stand relaxed.

Possibly going to have to go along the tall baby gate route for keeping him in the dining room but Colin not so keen...he's threatening an outdoor kennel for my boy Crying or Very sad

Lisa

Suzanne H · Posted: Tue Jun 16, 2009 2:22 pm Post subject:

If all else fails - just get a great dane sized blanket for the settee that you can shove ina cupboard when you have guests Laughing

steve young · Posted: Tue Jun 16, 2009 2:38 pm Post subject:

What about screwing a large threaded 'O' ring into the floor or a wall joist and tethering him to that? Bit of lateral thinking Smile

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Lisa/Colin · Posted: Tue Jun 16, 2009 3:01 pm Post subject:

Dave Rowland · Posted: Tue Jun 16, 2009 5:08 pm Post subject:

Let him on the sofa you meanie's ... save your money and keep what u got until he wrecks it...
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Lisa/Colin · Posted: Tue Jun 16, 2009 7:34 pm Post subject:

I have the best plan which will kill 10 birds with one stone !

" ANY ONE LIKE TO SWAP THEIR GOLDFISH FOR A GREAT DANE ????"

YOU DONT HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT A GOLFISH SLABBERING OR RIPPING THE NEW COUCH,
NEEDING TO BUY ESTATE CARS ,STRESSING ABOUT THE FACT "YOU THINK" YOU SHUT THE KITCHEN DOOR WHEN YOU ARE HALF WAY TO SHOPS AND THAT DIPPY WONT BE TURNING ON THE GAS FOR YOU,STRESSFULL WALKS SCARED TO MEET ANY ANIMAL,MINERAL OR VEGETABLE IN CASE OF A FIGHT,"MASSIVE" VET BILLS INCURRED BY THE HYPOCONDRIACT DANE,NOT ABLE TO HAVE A CARPET IN THE LIVING ROOM AS EVERY TIME HE DRINKS ,HE DROOLS "WHITE HORSES" AND HAVING TO STILL HAVE A STAIR GATE EVEN WHEN YOUR KIDS ARE 6 AND 8 COS 65 KILO OF DOG AINT GOOD LANDING ON YER BITS AT 3AM UNINVITED!!!

BUT HEY !

ITS A SMALL PRICE TO PAY !!!!!!

STRESSED ERIC (COLIN)

Jack · Posted: Tue Jun 16, 2009 10:25 pm Post subject:

Aw haway Colin man - we ALL KNOW how much you really love the big lummox!!!!!
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Lisa/Colin · Posted: Tue Jun 16, 2009 10:36 pm Post subject:

I do Jack but i just had to air my grievances once online!!!!

Unfortunately the war of who or what would leave first would
definitely go in favour of the K9 !!!
ie - i would get kicked oot first !!!

Colin

Dave Rowland · Posted: Wed Jun 17, 2009 7:38 am Post subject:

Jack · Posted: Wed Jun 17, 2009 11:06 am Post subject:

So long as you feel better for it now!!! Wink

I think you need to keep the existing sofa somewhere - just for Hek, job done Laughing

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Lisa/Colin · Posted: Wed Jun 17, 2009 11:08 am Post subject:

Unfortunately he will prefer the new one, I can guarantee it! Laughing

Lisa



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