I'm travelling this upcoming weekend with my dog. On a previous trip he broke out of his vari-kennel while I was away from the house where we were staying. Any ideas about rigging a vari-kennel to prevent escape?
I was thinking about drilling a hole through the side, passing a cable through and securing it to the door to prevent him from popping it open? I'm also thinking about positioning the kennel so that the door is against a wall, perhaps deterring him.
Any ideas would be helpful. As well, I plan on making sure he's tired mentally/physically before I crate him, and giving him a kong stuffed with goodies before I leave. I'm sure it's a separation anxiety thing, he's in a new place and thinking holy f*** where the hell is she??!?
Jackie and "Treck"
UCD Maximus von den wilden Rabbits BH, SchH 1, CD, NA, HCT-s, CGC
Sounds like separation anxiety to me. My experience she isn't going to touch the kong, and no amount of physical or mental exhaustion will help, it is basically a panic attack.
I used Ace (tranquilizer) with some success, same with Benadryl. The best 'solution' I found was that she would only 'panic' when she was COMPLETELY alone. Meaning another being (any other being) was adequate enough to keep her calm. Another dog or cat might help. I ended up crating a cat in a wire kennel next to her and she was a happy camper. Of course that took me about 5 years to figure out. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />
My concern with rigging the crate, is that she may hurt herself in her efforts to get out. By making it more difficult to get out will not alleviate her trying, just will make her try harder.
Will Rambeau Moderator Reg: 01-25-2003
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Of course..... the *best* way to handle this is to get a sturdy Alum. box crate.
I'm going to bite the bullet and get two made to fit into the back of my new Honda van. The peace of mind will be worth the price.
Ya'll will laugh, but my first attempt at travelling with Mika was one of those folding fabric crates. It lasted just long enough for me to say "I think he likes it" before RRRRIP! I've got the frame in the attic if anybody wants one.
Matthew Grubb Webboard User Reg: 09-27-2002
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Wow... I like those Jeff. I was about to say, "Take a look at the Ray Allen Ram Kennel" but those Dunragit crates are N I C E ! ! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />
Those are nice looking crates - you might be able to get something made by the outfits that make custom dog boxes for hunting dogs. I was looking last week and found this link http://www.crownpointkennels.com/store/dogboxes.htm
Scroll down to Garrison K-9 carrier near the bottom of the page - they look pretty nice.
Yep, the aluminum crate would be my best bet. But, I just don't have that kind of cash right now, nor the time to order one! As for less ventilation, he'll be in an air-conditioned room w/ a ceiling fan, he should be okay. And there will be another dog loose in the home, an ancient Bichon...
I don't think he's so insane that he'll keep trying if he doesn't succeed in a few minutes. So I'm hoping the cable securing the door will be the trick.
And I also bought one of those mesh crates, I must have been out of my mind.
Thanks to all for taking the time to respond.
Jackie and "Treck"
UCD Maximus von den wilden Rabbits BH, SchH 1, CD, NA, HCT-s, CGC
I think sometimes wehn they get out of a Vari-Kennel it is because they learn how to paw enough to disengage the latches - I used a really heavy duty bungee(black rubber one) and attached the hook on the bungee so that it pulled in an upwards fashion on the top latch and hooked it back (snugly)to the vent screen on the Vari-Kennel.
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