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is a plastic kind of dog crate good for a golden retriever?

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a plastic crate…http://wheatleywaterdogs.com/yahoo_site_admin/assets/images/remingtonDogCrate.13160358_std.jpg

a dog crate…
is it okay?

i read its not good for snub nosed dogs, is a golden retriever a snubbed nosed dog and will it be okay?

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thanks!
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9 Responses to "is a plastic kind of dog crate good for a golden retriever?"

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  I <3 Buddy!!! says:

  January 30, 2011 at 3:54 am

  It will be fine Ive always put my goldens or labs in a crate and there just fine….get an extra large though it has to be big enough so that they can fully turn around.
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  julie d says:

  January 30, 2011 at 4:33 am

  That crate looks just fine. It is very similar to the ones I have used with Dobermans (and others) for years and years. A Golden is not a snub nosed dog, but that crate would be fine for any breed.
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  I <3 Pomeranians says:

  January 30, 2011 at 5:19 am

  yes i think it’s ok. however if you don’t want your dog running around the house then you could get a dog pen. its just like a play pen, but for dogs, that’s what i use.
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  Maddie says:

  January 30, 2011 at 5:59 am

  golden retrievers are NOT snubbed nosed..

  make sure its big enough, and dont leave him in too long.. its kind of neglective

  anyways. yea it should be fine

  good luck and God Bless
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  T J says:

  January 30, 2011 at 6:48 am

  Lift up on the front edge a bit and see how flexible the plastic is. Some of the cheaper plastic crates are made of to soft a material and a dog can hunch their back and unlatch the gate. The good quality plastic crates work great.
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  Chicky_Chick says:

  January 30, 2011 at 7:46 am

  Yes your Golden Retriever will be fine in that sort of crate. That kind of crate is good for keeping stress down if you are flying him or bringing him somewhere he doesn’t feel comfortable. This kind of crate gives the dog security and he doesn’t feel too open in a place he doesn’t know.
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  SirBlkJack says:

  January 30, 2011 at 7:58 am

  Depends why you need a crate. Goldens shouldn’t be in a crate for long periods of time, especially as they get older. They are a sporting breed, have energy and need to use it constructively.

  For house training/housebreaking/potty training, I’d recommend a wire crate. Airy space to be able to see. Should be able to stand upright properly and turn around. If you have a puppy you may need to make a second purchase as your pup gets older. Do not purchase larger than you need to save money, gives your pup the opportunity to relieve himself and lay on the other side. Generally dogs do not want to relieve themselves where they sleep.

  For traveling, a plastic crate or wire crate is ok for a Golden Retriever. Again, make sure there is plenty of opening for fresh air. And you know, it’s best not to leave pets in a vehicle for any length of time, especially in extreme weather.
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  wvcudlgrl says:

  January 30, 2011 at 8:20 am

  Contrary to ones initial thoughts, crating an animal can be good for humans and dogs too. If you pet views the crate as their “condo, quiet space” they should adjust fine to being in it. Be careful not to use your crate as a “punishment” place. Retail available crates are made to industry standard. The most important thing is to get a properly sized crate and make it comfortable for your pet.
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  Mikel says:

  January 30, 2011 at 8:24 am

  That seems to be fine. This is a good idea because crate makes housetraining easier. Here’s more about crate training, http://dogtime.com/housetraining-crate-training.html