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These are the fabric options from our Dog Crates range: collapsible soft-sided crates with mesh windows in large and extra-large sizes, a breathable portable crate, foldable mesh travel tents, a pet tent bed and a portable foldable playpen. They are for owners who travel, camp or visit family with a calm, crate-trained dog and want something light that folds into the car.
When a soft crate is the right choice
The American Kennel Club describes soft crates as lightweight, foldable and easy to store, and as an option for dogs that will not chew. That is the key condition. A dog that is already comfortable in a crate at home will usually settle in a soft crate in a hotel room, at a campsite or at a friend's house.
Soft crates are not a training tool for a new puppy or a dog that is still learning to settle. The American Kennel Club also notes they are harder to clean after an accident. For puppies, chewers and escape artists, a wire crate is the safer choice.
Sizing a soft crate
Measure your dog standing: nose to tail tip and floor to the top of the head. The American Kennel Club advises adding 3 to 4 inches to each measurement for a crate. Soft crates have sloping or flexible walls, so check the interior height at the edges, not just the center.
Your dog should be able to stand, turn and lie flat on its side. For large dogs, the large and extra-large collapsible crates in this range give enough room; for small dogs, a pop-up tent or small crate packs down further.
Travel, camping and visits
Set the crate up in the same way each time with the same bedding, so it becomes a portable piece of home. Mesh windows let air through and let your dog see you, and a door that can be rolled up gives easy access.
Do not leave a dog in a soft crate in a hot car or tent in direct sun, where fabric traps heat quickly. A soft crate is not a car restraint; use a crash-tested harness or a secured hard crate for driving.
Care and cleaning
Brush hair off the fabric after each trip and spot clean with mild soap. Many covers and pads are removable for washing; let everything dry fully before folding it away so it does not mildew.
Check zips, seams and mesh before each trip. A dog that scratches or chews at the mesh can make a hole quickly, and a damaged soft crate should not be trusted to hold a dog.
Setting up a soft crate
Most collapsible crates spring open or unfold in a minute and lock into shape with clips or zips. Set the crate up at home a few times before your trip so you know how it works and your dog gets used to it.
Place it on a flat surface away from direct sun, put your dog's usual bedding inside, and leave the door open at first so your dog can go in and out. Once your dog is settled in it at home, it will travel much more happily.
Are soft dog crates safe?
For calm, crate-trained dogs that do not chew or scratch, yes. The American Kennel Club notes soft crates suit dogs that will not chew; puppies and escape artists need a wire crate.
Can I use a soft crate in the car?
It can carry a calm dog, but it is not designed as crash protection. Use a crash-tested harness or a secured hard crate for car travel.
What size soft crate does my dog need?
Measure your dog standing and add 3 to 4 inches to length and height, then check the interior height at the edges, since soft crate walls slope.
Are soft crates good for puppies?
Usually not. Puppies chew and have accidents, and soft crates are harder to clean and easier to damage. Start with a wire crate and move to soft for travel later.