escape proofing a crate?

One of my dogs busts out of any crate i usually put him in, in a plastic crate, if he cant get the door of, he eats thru it, the wire crates he bends up. I need to quickly escape proof a crate so a friend can take him to nationals and show him for me. Dont have enough time to get a good steel dog box, but its on the agenda for him soon.

This is what im thinking, use a wire crate and zip tie the shit out of it, and also I found this galvanized steel wire from home depot, i figured after zip tieing the crate up i will wrap all the seams with the steel wire.

for the door i plan to put bull snaps on the top,bottem and sides of the door to keep it shut.


do you think this would work?

any opinions welcome.

 

aluminum covering the whole crate.

 

not sure what i would attach aluminum sheeting with

 

zip ties if you cant do anything else.thick wire also works (punch holes in the edges to connect it obviously.)

 

thanks.. i think the zip ties and the galvanized steel wire should hold him for the weekend.

 

yeah, i wouldnt expect it to be perm if hes that much of an ass lol but it should be okay

 

yeah he is. its just for now till we get a steel box. he broke out of the crate at our last fun show

 

I had a dog that destroyed every crate in his path until I we purchased a Kalispel crate from Sportsmans Warehouse. They are expensive, but he hasn't gotten out of this one in four years.

http://www.petfrenzy.com/kalispel-aluminum-dog-crate-large.html

 

Look into metal hunting dogboxes...but if he's a chewer than its best to keep him on a chain!

YIS

 

hes on a chain! lol im talking about taking him to shows. and im getting a steel hunting box but just cant get one before nationals this weekend so i gotta escape proof a crate to send him to nationals in.

 

OK..just saying if he is a chewer I don't think you want him chewing on metal either!!

 

yup your correct however i cant quite install a chain spot at the shows.. lol hes gotta be contained in something when we take him to shows

 

I here ya...try throwing a bunch of chew toys in the crate...or if all else fails...let him ride loose! Good Luck!

YIS

 

Does he try to get out bc he is a pain in the ass or when he see's something? Covering the crate so the dog can't see has done wonders for me...

 

get an extension cord and plug it in and attach it to the metal cage. Lol just kidding.

 

green I am in shady hills now hit me up Ill build ya something.You will have to come by and pick it up.

 

Regal dog boxes,don't know if there is a dealer in your area but you can get a nice insulated box with open/closeable vents, rain guards,and good solid doors for half the price of one of those sportsmans warehouse boxes.

 

try using some 1/2" x 1/2" wire mesh. won't be a good permanent solution but it might work till you get a good solid crate.

 

thank you for everyones suggestions. TripleJ, i pmed you. and JamesT, I emailed Regal to see if theres any dealers in Fl.