by Sinead Onyx
Chances are, any dog owner you meet will recommend getting a cage for your dog, whether to play in or for travels or simply just time out. No matter what dog size or breed you have, getting them familiarised with cages is beneficial for both you and the dog.
For your dog, it’ll become a comfy spot they can call home, and you’d be assured that the dogs aren’t getting in any trouble while you’re away. Moreover, if your dog ever needs to be contained, for say, visiting the vet or traveling, it’s good if they’re already used to the cage. You can choose a safe dog cage from the top 10 list below.
Basics Portable Folding Soft Dog
“Very happy with the ease of setting up, quality material, and super light weight. I use this in the car when using rentals to keep control over my German Shepherd’s hair. She is 71lbs., and fits comfortably. I even used it when I went camping this last weekend, as a pup tent. My dog is very anxious, and she was happy to be inside her space while out in the “wild”. Would work great in apartments with limited space for creating. Highly recommend the purchase.” — Customer
MidWest Homes for Dogs
“After extensive research, I chose this crate for my 4 month old Maltese puppy. I have used different crates in the past for my other dogs, but this one is by far the best. There’s no sharp corners on the wires, so I won’t be scratching my fingers. I also like the fact that it has rollers at the bottom so the crate doesn’t scratch the floor. (The only drawback of this function is that it’s easily moved when my other dog pushes it trying to get to her food! LOL)“
“It doesn’t make a loud metal noise when you open/close the doors. Quite lightweight (mine is 22 inch). Very pleased with this purchase.” — Customer
IRIS Dog Playpen
“Cute little playpen. My dog is a 5 pound Yorkie and he can’t escape through the sides, he doesn’t feel cooped up, has enough room to play, go potty, eat and sleep. Great for training purposes as well. Well made and easy to assemble. Very pleased with this item.” — Customer
Homey Pet Heavy Duty Metal
“I really like this cage! My family and I breed dogs. We recently had a litter of 11 collie puppies. I needed a way to easily get all the puppies to the vet…. Clean! I really like how sturdy this cage is. It has nice durable wheels so we were able to just wheel the entire cage to the vet. I had my brothers (ages 15 & 13) put the cage together for me and they had no problem! The sliding tray on the bottom is a great feature! It keeps puppies clean and out of any mess they might make. There is a nice door on the front. It also has a way to open the whole top so that if you have several puppies in the cage at once it is easy to just get one out at a time! I would definitely recommend this cage. It is well worth the money!” — Customer
ECOFLEX Dog Crate
“I have two adult rescue dogs that love having their own private space. The crates are very durable as long as you don’t have a chewer or your dog doesn’t mind being in a crate. My dogs have free range of the house except when guests are over. They willingly go into their crates as it gives them a secure space while allowing them to see what’s going on around them. They also look fabulous and I’ve gotten rave reviews. Next to each other, they make a great space for knick-knacks and our sofa throws. Easy to put together and they can hold a pretty good amount as my 6-yr old grandson sits on them all the time. I would definitely buy it again!” — Customer
North States Petyard Passage
“I don’t quite trust my Yorkie yet to have free roam and not have an accident (read: ruin my bedroom), so I bought this. He IS an impressive jumper, but hasn’t yet figured out how to scale this (it moves enough that he knows it might fall). Beware, it’s huge. Pictured, I use all 6 panels, but I just reduced it down to 4, because that still gives him plenty of room. He has an apartment in my apartment and loves it.” — Shannon
Furniture Style Dog Crate
“I read ALL of the reviews and this is the perfect crate for my Chinese crested and toy Australian Shepherd. I’m 65 y.o. female and had NO problems assembling it. All pieces were provided and there were even extras in a small bag. The lock could be considered flimsy if you had a pet that wasn’t crate trained but one of mine appears to like it. She will use it during the day when the door is open. The lock could be a problem for an untrained pet or larger hyper pet but for me PERFECT. LOOKS GREAT!!” — Customer
Wicker Pet Dog Cage
“Provides shade with it’s braided bamboo appearance and also provides sunlight to come into the cage without being so dark. It’s light weight if you need to move outside, but mine is kept inside. It has a nice rubber tray that is convenient for clean-up, so you can slide right out. It was easy to put together. I am using mine for a German shepherd.” — Lupie Ramos
Petmate Dog Travel Crate
“This was, by far, the easiest thing I have ever assembled. Took about 5 minutes. Put our doggie bed inside of it and our 19 lb dog was very curious and got into it very quickly. Now we can’t keep her out. It’s her new home. She outgrew her smaller one and this is just the right size for her to be able to stretch out instead of being so confined. Her doggie bed fits in it perfectly. The latching door is very well made and easy to operate.” — Customer
Simply + Wood & Wire Dog Crate
“This crate was the answer to everything I wanted in a crate for my bedroom or living room! It’s actually wood based, very sturdy and the look of it blends well. The metal is sturdy as well! Can be used with the table top or without as it can be a pen with an open top as well. This will definitely last us a long time!” — Customer