Question 1

has the problem of sharp edges in the crate been corrected?

Accepted Answer

No, it has not. I received the 36x23x25 intermediate crate today (2/22/2019) and the edges are definitely sharp. In the past two years, I have ordered two of the higher end MidWest Ultima Pro crates and neither had sharp edges. I wish that I purchased another Pro but I needed something lighter, cheaper for a growing puppy. I think the Midwest Pro is the way to go-thicker, sturdier, no sharp metal.

Question 2

Should we keep our Boston Terrier pups 5&6mos, male & female in same large crate , no separator, separate beds which we do now?

Accepted Answer

Keeping them separate makes for a lot more flexibility and better feeding. The solution is to swap the side panels so you have a door on each side of the divider. A pair of pliers is all you need to open the clips, switch the sides, and re-clip. Then the divider will separate the doors, making two accessible enclosures. This way, when the pups are fed there is no competition and you can tell who is eating what.

Question 3

My dog tends to scratch after I leave, would the bottom tray on this be able to be pushed out by her scratching?

Accepted Answer

My dog does not scratch, but I say if you can pull it out yourself and your dog has pulled out other trays from previous kennels, then your dog most likely will be able to move it out from under him/her. I used to have a dog that did that before and the way I fixed it was by placing 4 holes in the tray over a meeting point for the wires. The holes were big enough for me to run 2 zip ties in a crossed shape to secure the tray to the bottom of the kennel. My dog was unable to chew through it and the tray stayed put. After a while my dog got used to it and didn't need the zip ties there anymore. It is part of training them ;). I hope this suggestion works for you.

Question 4

My dog escapes this crate within minutes, how can I secure the doors?

Accepted Answer

At first, I used zip ties at top and bottom but my smartass ate the zip ties. Now that he knows, his crate is a good thing( dog cave) he doesn't try anymore..just goes to sleep or rests or plays with his toys.

ASIN	B000QFWCK0
Best Sellers Rank	7,120 in Pet Supplies ( See Top 100 in Pet Supplies ) 13 in Basic Dog Crates
Brand Name	MidWest Homes for Pets
Breed Recommendation	Medium Breeds
Colour	Black
Customer Reviews	4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (67,744)
Dog Breed Size	Medium
Gap Size	37.5 Millimeters
Global Trade Identification Number	00027773007739
Included Components	Divider, Removable Tray
Item Dimensions L x W x H	77L x 49W x 54H centimetres
Item Type Name	Double - iCrate
Item Weight	17 Pounds
Manufacturer	Midwest Homes for Pets
Manufacturer Part Number	1530DD
Material Type	Metal
Model Name	iCrate
Model Number	1530DD
Number of Doors	2
Number of Items	1
Number of Levels	1
Pet Type	Dog
Product Warranty	For one (1) year from the date of original purchase, MIDWEST Homes For Pets ("MIDWEST") warrants to the purchaser of this product that, should it prove defective by reason of improper workmanship and/or material, MIDWEST will repair or replace, at its option, any defective part of the product, without charge for the part or for shipping. Replacement parts are warranted for the remainder of the ori…
Special Features	Leakproof, Lightweight
Specific Uses For Product	indoor, transport
Target Species	Dog
UPC	027773007739
Unit Count	1 count

MidWest Homes for Pets 30-Inch Two-Door iCrate Folding Dog Crate with Divider Panel, Leak-Proof Tray & Secure Latches – Metal Wire Kennel for Medium Breeds – Portable, Durable & Easy to Assemble

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