Crate from another dog

[Chris Smith]

My dog has out grown the crate that I bought for him. My friend's dog has also outgrown her crate. She is a much bigger dog than mine and my friend asked if I wanted their old crate since it is bigger than the one I have.

Is it okay to use a "used" crate? Would my dog have any aversion or reaction to using a crate that another dog has been using regularly for the past 2 years? I wonder if the dog can smell or taste the previous dog and if that would make him not feel like it is his new home.

[Justine Archuleta]

We had a dog house that uor other dog lived in but passed away. The dog that we got in August, Blackie, would not go into the dog house. I guess you can try to get your dog to go in. Maybe you can clean the crate with something that would get the other dog smell out.

[Summer Magic]

I'd say give it a try. What have you got to lose. Just scrub down the crate and then spray it with a 10% bleach and water solution and let it air dry before you introduce it to your pup.

[Laura Redhawk]

By all means RECYCLE! SAVE MONEY! As suggested, wash it with a bleach solution, then let it dry in the sun. You can then finish with a wipe down of Simple Solution or Nature's Miracle to be sure the bleach smell is totally out as well.
Wags
Laura

[Chris Smith]

Thanks for the tips! I'll try the receommendations. Crates are so expensive it sure would help to save a few bucks by getting this used one!!