Are you sure he's comfy?

[ashleycat]

I might do that. When he layed on his side, his head was all up against it like an akward pillow all smooshed up lol. But then it could have been just how he was laying.

[Jessika]

Ah, we got Jamie a crate finally Monday night too! This is like a learning experience for the both of us! Not to mention they look like they should be twins... But its put up and away now, can't get it out to take a pic of her in it. She doesn't really go in on her own still, we're working on it...

We got the crate from walmart that fits dogs up to 70lbs. Clearly an Aussie will never get up to 70lbs, at least mine aren't, Jamie is maybe 40lbs (Charlie is maybe 45, but this is pure guestimation as we don't have a scale to weigh them and they haven't been weighed in over a year).

As long as he has enough room to turn around and lay down and maybe stretch out a little, its fine. As previously stated you do NOT want one that is too big because it encourages some to potty in the crate if you're trying to house train. Dogs don't like going where they live or sleep (hence why mine have never peed on our bed.. we let them sleep with us) so smaller is better than larger, but not TOO small of course.

What are the dimensions on the crate (look on the box) and how big is your Charlie?

[ashleycat]

He's 50 lbs. The crate is the 36 24 27

[shihtzulover850]

It is nice to see that he has made himself at home in it. He looks comfy. Can't really tell.

[Muddy4paws]

When we crate trained out lab we had one big enough for a great dane apparently, lol It was huge! but I would consider getting one a little big bigger. I like the thought of a dog being able to stand and turn easily with a bit of extra room for stretching out

[Vela]

I think his crate looks fine. Since he has had potty issues I don't think you need a bigger crate at this time. I woudl just use that one for now and see how things go. It looks to be the right size for him, especially if he's not in it all the time.

I don't have any pics of my dogs in crate because they don't need to be crated anymore. I do have one up still for my older dog, it's her "safe place" when she gets upset or scared, so I leave it for her, but she doesn't often go there. I got mine crates a little bit bigger for them, but they were already house trained so potty wasnt an issue in the crate. He looks fine in tehre to me.

[BCollie_Kelly]

It looks fine to me! He is adorable, good luck with all of his training. It will surely pay off

[Jessika]

I got pics of Jamie in it, hehe.

Double-Oh HAD to be in the picture...



"LET ME OUUUUUUUUUUUUUTTT!"



Double-Oh: "Don't worry, I'll break ya outta there"
Charlie: "*snickers* Mom is right there, you doof"



I just thought this one was pretty lol



Finally laying down



Staying like a good girl until she can come out

[ashleycat]

Maybe my Charlie wasn't as back as he should have been I dunno. lol Yours looks like they have more room than my Charlie.

[ashleycat]

[Jessika]

Oh she does, but as I said we have a crate for 70lbs and under, but it was either that or 25lb and under and I'm quite certain she wouldn't have fit in that one lol We also are not working on potty training, since she IS potty trained, so I don't have to worry about her going in her crate.

[ashleycat]

Charlie is atleast 50 lbs.maybe 55

[lute]

looks fine to me. that's how Gracie fits in her crate. i would put a blanket in his crate though. he needs somthin soft to lay on.

[Jessika]

and on a sidenote, looks like we have the same type of crate. Front and side door? I don't know, looks similar, yours is just smaller. I probably would have got that one if they had it at walmart, but ah well as I said I'm not potty training her so its ok.