We used Zip Ties to strangthin mine ( You can see the thread I made about this here ... http://www.petoftheday.com/talk/show...threadid=43885 )

Here is how I made mine safer. You can't lift the top off at all, not even an inch. They are working wonderfully! And they are REALLY strong so no worry there.

Here are some pics..


This Zip Tie is on the front of the crate, by the door. I found I only needed one on this side, but it might very with crates.


On the back of the crate I (side with no door) I found I needed two to keep it secruly shut.


Then, so the dog wouldn't chew on the zip ties I cute the left over off and got this (front side)


Back side


And here is the packet off Zip ties that I got from Lows (Home Depot or another place like this will work)

I would say there are at LEAST 30 to 35 in here, this bag cost my dad around 2 dollars


Hope this helps anyone else!

Ashley