Every dog crate is different. Some you may have to remove a pin or unlatch something. Others are collapsible and yet others require that you remove most if not all of the hardware. You may want to contact the manufacturer for a diagram or have them walk you through the process over the phone.
You can use a card board box as a puppy crate. Take the flaps off of the box to make sure the dog doesn't get closed in. This provides a safe habitat for a mama dog and her puppies, a puppy, and cats like it too!
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A dog crate as I understand it is for transportation and the the kennel is for housing/protection
making the crate a punishment may confuse the dog because the crate is supposed to be a secure place for the dog a place a dog can go to sleep or just be alone.
yes, if you introduce the dog to the crate properly. don't just shove it in there and leave it alone.
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Try to introduce him to the crate. If it is a house dog that is used to being free they may not like it. If not there shouldn't be a problem. It may upset the older dog.
The wire crate is actually a very humane option. However if you'd prefer not to use those, you could also use a plastic crate with a few holes near the top. These are best with dogs with separation anxiety.
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No there isn't.
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From the size of the dog they should be in a medium crate maximum.
If your puppy is afraid of his/her crate, it could just scare s/he because of the metal or plastic (the bottom of the crate; noise it makes or it could be slippery) so put a blanket on the bottom of the crate. Also, try purchasing a Kong or toy where you can stuff it with treats. With my dog, we also put peanut butter on the top covering the hole of the Kong. This will teach your puppy that whenever s/he goes in the crate, there is a reward(:
In my opinion you should start with the dog crate next to you, and start moving it away from you little by little.