The Pet Gear The Other Door Steel Crate offers durability and good design but struggles with ease of use, particularly the door mechanism. Users appreciate the multiple doors and stylish look, but the flimsy clips and difficult-to-open doors are significant drawbacks. It's suitable for small to medium dogs and easy to move around.
Flimsy clips and difficult-to-open doors
Prevention: None known
The crate is well-made and sturdy.
The crate features several doors for easy access.
The crate is easy to assemble and use.
The doors are hard to open due to the push-in mechanism.
Tip: None known
The clipping mechanism is weak and often breaks.
Tip: None known
Factors: Frequent use, Dog size
Moderately to very difficult, requiring a specific push-in mechanism.
Yes, the clips are reported to be flimsy and prone to popping off.
"I must have searched on internet and in stores over fifty dog crates, for my new puppy. They was never the right one. Many have just one door, some have two, but the door swing went opposite of the way I needed. This kennel has four doors, most importantly for me, the large opening that recedes into..."
"This crate has many nice features, but the flimsy clips are its big drawback. My dogs did not actively try to escape the crate, but leaning against the door wall while napping was enough to pop off the clips! No amount of replacement clips or gluing could get the clips to stay once the screw that he..."
If you're looking for a durable and stylish crate with multiple access points, this could be a good fit. Just be prepared for potential frustrations with the door mechanism and clips. Consider factors like your dog's size and whether the design elements are worth the slight convenience compromises.
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Stylish but durability issues mentioned.