LUCKUP Heavy Duty Dog Cage Metal Kennel and Crate for Medium and Large Dogs, Pet Playpen with Four Wheels,Easy to Install,42 inch,Black

So far so good, latches could be improved, assembly with only one person can be difficult.
I got this kennel for my 2 month old husky German Shepard mix. She’s small now, but I needed something she can grow into. The reason I went with this one and not just a cheap kennel is because she has pretty severe separation anxiety. I’m trying my best to train her out of it now while she’s young, but I have a deep down inside feeling it’s gonna be a lasting struggle with her. So with that being said I needed something strong and durable as she ages and grows.This things heavy, I’m glad it had casters on the bottom, it makes moving it around easy. The casters also have locks on them so it doesn’t roll around while she’s inside causing a scene. Assembly was tricky. I did it alone, having a second person would be beneficial and helpful. A tip for anyone assembling it themselves, get yourself a rope or string so you can tie the folding sides together while you get the top put into place. Otherwise assembly is pretty easy, just 8 bolts total that go on top and then the casters on the bottom. Everything else is already put together.So far it seems really durable. I think this kennel will hold up pretty well years down the line. The only issue I have with it is the latches. They’re kinda…meh. I feel like my dog will be able to figure them out pretty quickly. I’m gonna have to brainstorm a better way to latch it, because I know it’s not gonna last long before she figures them out.Aside from that, it’s great. I can’t really use it for her at the moment. I tried putting her in and observing how she did in it, and on the back side (opposite of the door) the space between the two bars on the end is bigger than the rest of it all. It also just so happens to be big enough for her to put her head through and get stuck. That was a big panic lol. Luckily I was able to get her head back through rather quickly. So I’m holding off putting her in it for at least another few weeks when she’ll grow big enough that can’t happen anymore. I’m glad I put her in to observe for a few minutes and didn’t just leave her for a few hours and left the house. That could’ve potentially been bad if I had.

Indestructible
Heavy duty is an understatement. Our dog had destroyed two other kennels but couldn’t even put a dent in this one.

Great kennel! If you have a dog with SEVERE anxiety issues, read below:
This really is a wonderful kennel. It is very easy to assemble, it’s sturdy, and maneuverable. It comes with three security clips (should come with four, as there are four latches). We have a four yr. old rescue GSD, which we’ve had since mid-May. He was found on the street, so there is no backstory to him. He LOVES his “apartment.” HOWEVER…. he does have “trigger events,” and they involve lawn equipment, usually, or vacuums (fireworks, too). This dog goes next-level crazy. In fact, his vet says it’s “above his pay grade,” and has referred a behaviorist. He absolutely destroyed his previous kennel (the usual wire one with the pan in the bottom). We’d secured all corners, doors, EVERYWHERE with 100lb zip ties. He bent the frame and wiggled out of it. His snout and nail beds were bloody and he broke a bottom canine. I came home to a blood bath – it was all over the floors, doors, walls in the house. That’s why I bought this kennel. Anyway… he had a “trigger event” in the Luckup while I was at work. He broke the steel security clips. He bent the latches (we had to reshape them in order to open the door). He mangled the metal sign on the outside of the kennel. How is beyond me. He didn’t escape, but he hurt his mouth and bloodied it. This by no means detracts from the quality of the kennel. I’m just saying that if you have a dog with SEVERE anxiety and your dog does not care if it hurts itself, you may end up with some unexpected issues. Regarding the sign, we removed it, used a grinder to remove / smooth the tack welds so Bruno – should he freak out again – wouldn’t cut his mouth on those tiny, sharp dots. I got small, keyed brass locks to use instead of clips. I figure regardless of the brand, (steel or aluminum) he will break them, and the last thing we need is another broken tooth / dental work. Our lawn crew agreed to wait until I get home from work to do our yard. It gives me a chance to let him out to potty and to medicate / sedate him. He’s now on anti-anxiety meds daily, so we’re hoping we can get him out of his “loop” and help him feel happier and more confident in his fur (he has pretty bad separation anxiety in general, too). I priced the military grade “high anxiety” dog kennel – the one that looks like it’s made for Hannibal Lector – and for Bruno’s size, it would set us back over $1,500 (including shipping). But I see why the sides are flat with holes for air flow – the dog can’t bite bars, the snout can’t reach anything, and I’m guessing the gauge of metal is such that a very strong and determined dog can’t bend or distort it. Bruno’s left plenty of teeth marks in the powder coat / paint on this kennel. I don’t leave a bed or towel or anything with him during the day. It would give him something to destroy if he gets upset. At night, though, he gets his bed and absolutely loves sleeping in there. This kennel is great because I can put place him inside during the day and he will be kept safe from causing great harm to himself. Now that the lawn crew has adjusted our schedule, we haven’t had any issues, thank goodness, while I’m at work and Bruno hasn’t damaged his mouth on the latches or locks. If you have an escape artist with no anxiety issues, this is definitely the dream kennel you want, hands down.

perfect for my dog as destoyed wire cages easily

I have an almost 70lb pit bull pup. I purchased the 42 inch. It seems to fit her perfect. She can stand up in it, turn around and stretch out a little. I don’t think the 38inch would have been suitable even though some pit bull reviewers with a larger full grown pitbulls seem to be happy with it. She goes in it on her own and takes naps so I think she is definitely comfortable in it. It is definitely taller and wider than I imagined even though I had the measuring tape out trying to see how much room it would take up.She has anxiety about being left alone which i am hoping we’ll work through eventually but one time she could not contain herself and pooped/peed in it, the trays underneath saved a huge clean up. The wheels are a bonus and they lock.

One of my dogs has high anxiety and had broken out of every other crate, even hurting herself in the process.She’s been in this new one for about a week now and has been fine, hasn’t escaped, hasn’t hurt herself, I wish I had purchased this a long time ago, then I might still have couch cushions haha!It’s well made, very heavy duty and easy to assemble. Shipping was fast, arrived on time. Would recommend for sure if you have a pet with anxiety, destructive behaviour or escape artist or all 3 like mine is.