Firstrax Port-A-Crate E2 Indoor/Outdoor Pet Home, 24 Inches

5 Reviews

1. We have been using a soft crate for our large dog for several years, but it was wearing out. When we saw this one used by a friend we decided we had to have one. It seems to be made very well, supported by a collapsable metal frame (for storage)and a strong zipper. The only downside is that with the metal frame it becomes harder to fit into a tight space – so you need to be sure it will fit in your vehicle. And finding it on sale at Amazon made it an even better value. I would recommend this to anyone who travels with a pet.

2. The product is a well made product. I use it for transportation of my cat. Even with her trying to claw her way out on occasion, the product, as of yet, shows no signs of wear. The carrier is a great size for cats or small dogs. Perhaps a better product for dog owners as a cat may try to claw itself out of the cloth carrier. Despite the durable materials used in this product, given time, an animal would likely be able to scratch its way through. Carrier folds nicely and can be easily stored out of sight in a small apartment–much better than the hard plastic carriers that take up a greater amount of space. Overall, the product has proven to be worth the cost.

3. I was hesitant to buy a soft crate for my 5 month old Australian Shepherd puppy. She is crate trained, but still, I wasn’t sure about the chewing. I WISH I had purchased this crate before I bought the hard sided crate. We travel frequently with our dog, and this is our travel crate. She absolutely loves it. She doesn’t even have to be coaxed in with a treat. She feels safe and secure, and she hasn’t even thought about chewing her way out. I think the 32″ size will be perfect for her as an adult dog — she will be about 45 lbs. This is very easy to set up and take down and so lightweight to move once it’s set up (unlike our hard sided crate that pretty much stays in one room at home!). If you are considering a soft-sided crate, this one is absolutely perfect!

4. I’ve had this crate now for a month and I really like it; seems my sweet dog does too! It’s perfect for her 38-lb size (she’s a Whippet mix)and for her comfy bed inside. I travel with my dog fairly frequently by car and this crate easily collapses, and doesn’t take up that much room considering its size. Easy to clean out and I look forward to seeing how it does camping. Great ventilation and protective flooring so moisture stays out from the bottom anyway. I plan to use a tarp over the top of it to keep moisture out if it’s a significant rain of any kind. So far, we’re loving it! And such a great price…compared to a crate I saw just like it at a dog daycare & boutique for a third more of the cost.

5. After having this crate for two months I’ve come to the conclusion that this is AWESOME. I am buying two more… one for each dog. It is easy to store (folds flat), transport (MUCH easier to set up in a SUV or car than one of those metal crates), carry (the handle is nice), and clean (take off the cover; wash, dry, put back on easily and there are no issues with wear and tear from the W/D as of yet).

   I bought this originally for two puppies that we adopted when they were about 4 months old… A Border Collie Mix and a Flat Coated Retriever – about 15 lbs each. I crated them together in one 36 inch crate for about two months. They’re too big to sleep together in the crate at the same time – now 40 and 30 lbs – but individually it fits them perfectly. The 36 inch size may be too small for the retrieve when he is full grown. The 70lb limit set by the manufacturer seems accurate. And yes, my dogs do chew, but they haven’t taken to chewing this crate, or it is so minimal I haven’t even noticed.

   What we put in the crate for them was a thick dog bed covered with a blanket, a couple of non-squeeky toys so they could chew at night and not wake us up, and one of my night shirts that I didn’t mind being chewed on. My husband read something about putting worn shirts into the crate since it has the owner’s scent on it, the puppies feel more comfortable.

   We also have a Keeshond who is almost four and I crate trained him until he was 1 1/2. He will freely walk into this crate and lay down with the door open. He’s not as keen on the idea of sleeping in there all night, but that’s just because he’s used to sleeping on our bed. The first few times we locked him up in the crate at night he did try and paw at the mesh to get out, but after being told “no” and spraying his face with water from a squirt bottle (his kriptonite), he settled down and hasn’t tried to escape again.

   I was a little weary of getting this crate simply because of the reviews. Two of the “1″ star reviews are IDENTICAL posts written by the SAME PERSON. Three of them are over two years old. I am assuming that companies update their product more often than every two years OR the issue of Amazon posting a different picture than what they send is now fixed.

   The “2″ and “3″ star reviews are just silly. These people’s dogs were not crate trained – see below – and they’re blaming the lack of training their dogs had on the “cheapness” of the crate. The dog has to *ACCEPT* the crate; not want to get the heck out of it after two seconds. Some of the other non-five star reviews are along the same lines. Animals getting anxious or bored and pawing or chewing the crate. If dogs chew or paw excessively and you don’t have a way of stopping bad behavior with your animal, this crate IS NOT for you… That includes when you put a dog in a metal crate and they paw at the door to try and open it. It may seem cute in a metal crate and you think nothing of it, but that will ruin mesh very easily. This is a sturdy mesh but enough paws at the material with long nails and it’s ruined.

   Definition of “Crate Training” from Wikipedia: Crate training is the process of teaching a pet to accept a crate or cage as a familiar and safe location. Advocates claim that dogs are den-dwelling animals and that a crate can become a den substitute.

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