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I want one, great idea.
i love these! my poppy petunia might even give up the snuggliness of my warm bed for these ultra cool doggy digs. nice!
Does it come with the dog? Because that would rule.
these things are ridiculously small, if you love your animal you won’t get one.
That dalmation is way to large for that cage/nightstand. Has owning a pet and a cage become a fashion statement these days? No animal should ever be caged in my humble opinion. Why have them in the first place
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All Dogs should have their own DEN….this is super cool and dogs adore their own place to rest. People who understand dogs but, love to keep style in mind will make their pets very happy. I will recommend these for fashion minded friends
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In response to all those who think these are small and cruel to the dog… shut up. If the dog wants to go there they will. If not, they won’t. They aren’t designed to shut the dog in. They’re designed to give a dog somewhere to settle down in their own space that is stylish in the home. It’s a lovely idea.
I want one, or several for when I have visiting dogs or when my cats steal my dogs crate.
My dog sleeps with me at night but when I wake up she is always back in her crate. And she’s in it whenever I leave her at home alone, But I think she and I would love a beautiful one like these. Must have!!!!!!!!
Unfortunately this would never work for my dog. At over 100 pounds, a Golden Retriever, it’d be WAY to small. I’d like to find something like this to cover the pesky cat litter box though. I hate seeing that, they are so ugly.
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these are much too small! A dog would hate it and any humane owner wouldnt use one!!
Although they are referred to as “crates” for dogs, I would never lock my pet up in one. Rather I think they are a nice substitute as an indoor “doghouse”. Dogs love having their own den to escape to and I like the fact that they can be part of the family atmosphere while still keeping a stylish home. Not everyone is down with having big crates or dog beds lying around their homes. And I agree, these are too small for large dogs but the company does sell larger versions that I did not feature here. But again I am not advocating anyone lock up their pooch. Thanks for the comments. I appreciate everyone’s point of view.
actually, the professional recommendations state that a dog kennel should be big enough for the the dog to stand up in, and turn around easily. if that is the case, as it looks like with the dalmation, the crate is big enough. as a dog trainer, my opinion is that NOT kennel training your dog is the cruelty, and that people should stop thinking that their dogs are furry people. they’re not, and it is insulting to the dog to think that way. if you truly love your dog, you should love him for what he really is.
Thanks for the info PC. I guess we do tend to treat our pets like people. A professional opinion is always welcome.
I adore these! [goes to find prices]
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Hazel, these are crates. They have doors. They are designed for crating–even the website states this fact (“The curved door slides closed to contain a pet if necessary”). Before you decide to be rude to other posters, at least get your facts straight.
I do not have a problem with crating pets… it can be necessary sometimes. These are very attractive items, but in the pictures on the product website, the dogs inside are indeed much too large for the crates. If anyone plans to buy one, make sure that it’s big enough your pet will actually be comfortable inside it.
I’m all for the mint green one! Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet!
I just wish it was a bid larger like capsule shaped….. for a little stretch room!
Would hate to close a doggie in such a small little prison!
Anyone who puts their dog into a cage like this should spend some time in there too. Do you like it?
You people who are saying it’s cruel to crate your dog are, simply put, quite ignorant. Dogs find safety in having their own “den” to retreat to, to rest in, to shelter in, it’s instinctive and natural for them.
Ursula, I think people are taking issue with the thoguht of dogs being, say, locked in there all day while their owners are at work, etc.
My dogs are crated during the day when we are at work. It is not cruel; it is natural. And if we didn’t crate them we would come home to destroyed belongings and possibly sick or injured dogs from eating things they shouldn’t. Their crates are set up for their comfort (a blanket and padding for the Chihuahua princess, and a nice cool surface for the always hot Springer). They get toys, treats, and safe things to chew on. And when we do come home they get lots of love, attention, and exercise to offset all the napping they’ve done all day.
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The love of my life, a 14 year old beagle/lab mix would have benefited greatly from crate training had I been an educated, intelligent enough partner to do it. I appreciate the comments from responsible pet owners and suggest the ignorant do some more reading before posting. When I am able to get a new friend, I would love something so not crate looking for the house. Thanks for posting.
These crates are interestingly designed for little dogs but my German Shepherd would question them!
I manage apartment buildings and I wish my tenants would use something functional like that, as a place for the dog to wait, while my maintenance staff perform repairs in the suite. Way to may times dogs are allowed to roam free while we try to work and are at a risk for getting harmed by tools etc…
Thanks everyone I really appreciate all the view points being brought up here. I think generally speaking most people can agree if the crate is the appropriate size for the dog and the duration is not too long, crating can be a sensible option for keeping your pet safe and secure. Having said that I do understand some people think of their pets as close members of their family and see crating as cruel. However I believe when done responsibly and humanely, crating is a perfectly acceptable option for pet owners. Thanks for all the great comments and thanks for reading Modern Urban Living.
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These are absolutely awesome – would like to see different sizes. I’ve been part of a dog rescue for 7 years now and believe me when say that our chore would be much smaller if more people crated their dogs from the beginning – plus they may still be able to live with their pets. I work with all breeds, but predominately weimaraners and they prefer the smaller crates discussed above! Just enough room to stretch out, turn around in and stand up. I put up a 6X12 kennel in the garage so they could have more room and they flipped out – and were very destructive. After talking with our director I put them in a crate and they stretched out and sighed with relief. Remember that dogs are not designed the way we are and like close quarters – called dens in nature. They are dogs, not kids – by the way, my kids were NOT allowed in their crates as the dogs knew they were always “safe”. I think these are great combo’s! My dogs return to their kennels to lay down and get away from the human condition. Being kind means being educated, aware of their needs and responsible for filling them – these stylish crates would go a long way does not always mean being. Let’s wake up and do the right thing.
I enjoyed your point of view… finally someone said the right thing!
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A Pet is like a rainbow between a mans good side and his heart I guess!
WOW! What a great idea! And useful!!!!
I need one of these
I love these doggie beds! Great in a small space!