Idea for those of us who cant put bedding in crate...?

[Manydogs]

[MENTION=8322]baxter[/MENTION] Tiberous What [MENTION=2071]Davidh[/MENTION] has recommended looks like the perfect solution!

 

[Baxter Tiberius]

Thanks everyone!

I actually was going to ask - someone here makes crate "bottoms" i recall - i figured if you could make a pad just like those, only make the surface a slick / plastic / silicone surface (instead of fabric), and maybe even make them extra thick, that would probably work.

I will definitely check out these David has suggested though.

 

[Marine91]

Thanks everyone!

I actually was going to ask - someone here makes crate "bottoms" i recall - i figured if you could make a pad just like those, only make the surface a slick / plastic / silicone surface (instead of fabric), and maybe even make them extra thick, that would probably work.

I will definitely check out these David has suggested though.

Check with [MENTION=2014]JeannieCO[/MENTION]

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[karlajgee]

You know whats funny? I think my bully likes sleeping on the hard plastic rather than having anything else in there. I know what you mean though, cant help but feel bad!!!!

 

[Baxter Tiberius]

[MENTION=2071]Davidh[/MENTION] - I got the crate pads in the mail today. They are hard as a rock! I even laid on it myself, then slid onto my tile to see if I could tell a difference, and there wasn't much difference at all.

I was kind of thinking of something a little softer. I realize soft = short lifespan, but can always buy more.

Do these things soften up over time? Im really shocked how rock hard they are.

 

[Davidh]

@Baxter Tiberius the ones we got from Primo were kind of hard, but not rock hard. You can squeeze these with your hand. Give them a call and see what they say, maybe they changed the foam inside.

 

[Baxter Tiberius]

Ended up going to Target and the placemat /door mat aisle. There are a bunch of door mats / placemats that are cushiony but still not "fabric" feeling. It worked out great for him. Put a thick towel at the base then the door mat on top of that. So he still has the sensation of a slick surface (therefore no peeing) and the comfort of a towel, which he can't actually touch.

 

[2BullyMama]

Ended up going to Target and the placemat /door mat aisle. There are a bunch of door mats / placemats that are cushiony but still not "fabric" feeling. It worked out great for him. Put a thick towel at the base then the door mat on top of that. So he still has the sensation of a slick surface (therefore no peeing) and the comfort of a towel, which he can't actually touch.

I would have never thought of that.... great idea!

 

[Vikinggirl]

I feel and for my guys too, they can't have anything in their crates, no pillows, no blankets, towels, stuffed animals, or pads, as they eat them.

 

[Manydogs]

Jeffers pet has beds that are called "prison beds". They look like they are plastic covered ,and like they use in prison-but dog sized.

 

[agentbunny]

I was just sitting here watching baxter trying to get comfortable on that *solid* plastic crate bottom he has to sleep on. I feel really bad. The kid can't get comfortable when he's laying on a plush pillow. Let alone a rock solid plastic. He's got to lose circulation to his paws laying on that hard surface.

But if I put bedding in there, he will pee all over it.

So Im thinking. What if there was some sort of padded base, that has plastic on top? Its the texture that makes him do it. Not the fact that its comfortable. Some thick, flexible plastic around the bedding would give him the sensation of a "solid" floor and he wont pee on it. But he'll also sleep better as can kind of "sink in" to his foundation. He wont be sleeping on a slab of rock hard plastic.

Any thoughts on this?

I have the same issues and was turned on to primo pads. They are completely indestructible and are guaranteed as much. All the bulldog breeders I have seen at dog shows use them as well. I ordered them for each crate I have. Leo and Lola have torn up everything else but these have lasted and are super easy to clean. Here is the link:
http://www.primopads.com

 

[Goob14]

I was just sitting here watching baxter trying to get comfortable on that *solid* plastic crate bottom he has to sleep on. I feel really bad. The kid can't get comfortable when he's laying on a plush pillow. Let alone a rock solid plastic. He's got to lose circulation to his paws laying on that hard surface.

But if I put bedding in there, he will pee all over it.

So Im thinking. What if there was some sort of padded base, that has plastic on top? Its the texture that makes him do it. Not the fact that its comfortable. Some thick, flexible plastic around the bedding would give him the sensation of a "solid" floor and he wont pee on it. But he'll also sleep better as can kind of "sink in" to his foundation. He wont be sleeping on a slab of rock hard plastic.

Any thoughts on this?

http://www.baxterboo.com/p.cfm/slumber-pet-digital-camo-dog-mat
I bought the bed on the link above for Goob. Its KIND OF cloth like BUT it is water resistant AND I wipe it down with soap and water...If he pees on it...you can wipe it up or throw it in the washing machine. I got it so Goob could lay on something cooler than our carpet...I'm not sure if it will work for you but just thought I'd throw it out there.

 

[OpieRay]

I was having the same problem with Opie. The only thing he likes is a Kong brand crate pad. It's pretty thin and very durable. Everything else he either peed on or chew up. I feel much better with him sleeping on that than nothing at all. We will move it to the living room with us sometimes and he chooses to lay on that now instead of the kitchen floor.

 

[Donnam]

I've seen plastic lined crate mats but no way would I use them, they will eat that up in a heartbeat.

I have blankets now in most of my crates. They do kinda outgrown this problem after age 3. But you know what? They just push it all to the side and lay on the plastic. It's just cooler for them. Now that summer has rolled around, even Molly has given up her spot on the couch. She's been sleeping on the laminate floors !


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My bullies have always loved sleeping on my ceramic tile floors. We live in Texas where it's hot and the tiles are always cool. Maybe because we wouldn't want to sleep on something hard, we assume they're the same--maybe not!