{"title":"Dog Crates \u0026 Playpens","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"rd-section rd-section--hero\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCrate Training Does Not Have To Look Ugly\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWire crates work, but they look like a temporary solution even when they are permanent. Furniture style dog crates do the same job without dominating your living room. A side table that is secretly a crate. An end table with a door. A credenza with a dog inside. This is how you crate a dog without remodeling your whole aesthetic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur collection includes solid wood crate furniture, playpens for smaller dogs who need room to move, and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/dog-houses-kennels\"\u003egalvanized steel cages\u003c\/a\u003e for training situations that need maximum durability. Every piece is built to double as a normal piece of furniture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"rd-editorial\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rd-ed-img\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0704\/8580\/3110\/files\/PU10069WH.jpg?v=1776805029\" alt=\"Dog Crate Furniture Indoor Modern Dog Kennel with Divider\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rd-ed-copy\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"rd-ed-eyebrow\"\u003eThe Training\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy Crates Work\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"rd-ed-intro\"\u003eDogs are den animals. In the wild, canids dig out tight enclosed spaces and use them for sleeping, hiding, and raising pups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"rd-ed-bullets\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA crate taps that same instinct.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA 2022 survey in Applied Animal Behaviour Science reported that dogs with access to a safe crate during adolescence showed fewer destructive behaviors and faster house training than dogs without one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrating is not cruelty when it is done right.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"rd-ed-outro\"\u003eDone correctly, most dogs learn to love their crate within a week and walk into it on their own for naps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"rd-editorial rd-ed--reverse rd-ed--light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rd-ed-img\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0704\/8580\/3110\/files\/3294909.jpg?v=1776804975\" alt=\"Dog Cage Silver Galvanized Steel Large Sturdy Dog Cage\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rd-ed-copy\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"rd-ed-eyebrow\"\u003eThe Size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSizing A Crate Properly\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"rd-ed-intro\"\u003eYour dog should be able to stand up without ducking, turn around in a full circle, and lie on their side fully stretched.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"rd-ed-bullets\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNothing more.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNothing less.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA puppy who can pee in one corner and sleep in the other will not learn to hold it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"rd-ed-outro\"\u003eFor giant breeds, plan on a steel kennel or a heavy duty oak model, since lighter wood species can suffer damage under a big chewer who gets bored.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"rd-ed-outro\"\u003eFor giant breeds who outgrow most crates, our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/human-size-dog-beds\"\u003eoversized dog beds\u003c\/a\u003e give them a roomy off-crate spot to sprawl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"rd-editorial\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rd-ed-img\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0704\/8580\/3110\/files\/171014.jpg?v=1776804962\" alt=\"Dog Playpen Blue and Cream Polyester Steel\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rd-ed-copy\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"rd-ed-eyebrow\"\u003eThe Comfort\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIntroducing The Crate Right\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"rd-ed-intro\"\u003eFeed your dog their normal meals inside the open crate for the first few days. Door open the whole time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"rd-ed-bullets\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eToss treats inside during play.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnce they willingly hop in on their own, start closing the door for short stretches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThen five minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"rd-ed-outro\"\u003ePatience plus high value treats beats force every time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"rd-ed-outro\"\u003eFor crating outdoors, our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/dog-houses-kennels\"\u003edog houses and kennels\u003c\/a\u003e are built to withstand weather year-round.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"dog-playpen-blue-cream-polyester-steel","title":"Dog Playpen Blue and Cream Polyester Steel","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ps-product-content\" style=\"font-family:inherit;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size:1.05em;line-height:1.7;margin-bottom:1.5em;\"\u003eContain the chaos without locking them away. No sharp edges or pinch points. Lightweight enough to reconfigure daily. Folds flat for easy storage or transport. Dimensions: 43.3 x 43.3 x 22.8 · Weight capacity: 09 lbs · Finished in blue. A stress-free way to give them space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.35em;margin-top:2em;margin-bottom:0.8em;border-bottom:2px solid #1a1a1a;padding-bottom:0.3em;\"\u003eWhy Furniture-Style Crates Win Over Wire Ones\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul style=\"padding-left:1.5em;margin:1em 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:0.65em;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLooks like real furniture\u003c\/strong\u003e. side table, console, or credenza. not a kennel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:0.65em;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSolid wood construction is chew-resistant and stands up to heavy crate training\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:0.65em;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVentilation slats on all four sides keep airflow high without exposing your dog to foot traffic\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:0.65em;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLockable double doors allow front- or side-entry setups depending on your room layout\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom:0.65em;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUsable top surface holds lamps, plants, or a TV\u003c\/strong\u003e. no wasted space\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.35em;margin-top:2em;margin-bottom:0.8em;border-bottom:2px solid #1a1a1a;padding-bottom:0.3em;\"\u003eBy the Numbers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center;margin:1em 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"display:inline-block;min-width:140px;text-align:center;padding:14px 10px;margin:6px;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:8px;background:#fafafa;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:1.6em;font-weight:700;color:#1a1a1a;line-height:1;\"\u003e6-8 hrs\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:0.82em;color:#555;margin-top:6px;line-height:1.3;\"\u003emax recommended crate time for adult dogs\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"display:inline-block;min-width:140px;text-align:center;padding:14px 10px;margin:6px;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:8px;background:#fafafa;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:1.6em;font-weight:700;color:#1a1a1a;line-height:1;\"\u003e72%\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:0.82em;color:#555;margin-top:6px;line-height:1.3;\"\u003eof professional trainers recommend crates for house training\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"display:inline-block;min-width:140px;text-align:center;padding:14px 10px;margin:6px;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:8px;background:#fafafa;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:1.6em;font-weight:700;color:#1a1a1a;line-height:1;\"\u003e30%\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:0.82em;color:#555;margin-top:6px;line-height:1.3;\"\u003efaster house-breaking with consistent crate use\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"display:inline-block;min-width:140px;text-align:center;padding:14px 10px;margin:6px;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:8px;background:#fafafa;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:1.6em;font-weight:700;color:#1a1a1a;line-height:1;\"\u003e1 week\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:0.82em;color:#555;margin-top:6px;line-height:1.3;\"\u003ehow long it takes most dogs to love their crate with proper introduction\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.35em;margin-top:2em;margin-bottom:0.8em;border-bottom:2px solid #1a1a1a;padding-bottom:0.3em;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"margin:1em 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;padding:12px 0;\"\u003e\n      \u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;font-size:1.02em;list-style:none;padding-right:20px;position:relative;\"\u003eHow do I pick the right size crate?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 0;line-height:1.6;color:#444;\"\u003eYour dog should be able to stand up without ducking, turn around easily, and lie on their side fully stretched. Too big and the crate loses its den-like appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n    \u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;padding:12px 0;\"\u003e\n      \u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;font-size:1.02em;list-style:none;padding-right:20px;position:relative;\"\u003eIs crating cruel?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 0;line-height:1.6;color:#444;\"\u003eNot when it's done right. Dogs are den animals and most love a quiet, enclosed space. 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