My puppy chewed up the zipper on one of the doors, anyone have suggestions on how to fix or permanently close the door so I can still use the pen?
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if the material has an overlap where the zipper is you can replace it with velcro or possibly a seamstress at a dry cleaners can replace the zipper.
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This is a tough one to answer. You might get lucky if you contact a local suitcase repair company and ask them to replace the zipper - with a more robust zipper. Another, MUCH less desirable option may be to see if you can get velcro strips and affix them to the sides of the dog pen. I am not convinced this will option will work, since your little furry friend has demonstrated he/she is an escape artist with a ferocious appetite. :-) Best of luck to you.
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You may want to take the play pen to a "tent and awning" business and see if they can repair it. I would also recommend asking if they could provide a thick piece of canvas for the floor.
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Hi Connie,K. J. Fowler answers your question very well. Just make sure you have your case snapped back together evenly and tight so your pup doesn't lose the compartment. I have seen a complaint on that but I haven't had a problem. You just have to snap it back correctly. Hope this helps!Shirley Long
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I know im WAY behind yall, but that was the fix for mine, i just cut a small piece of plastic and stuffed it on top of that "door closed" switch inside the batery compartment and now when i shut the door, the switch is pressed... all fixed!!
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this pet play pen from Amazon is great. The zippers are fine, much like tent zippers. We foster kittens often and it is holding up nicely. It helps to put a blanket on the floor so you can whisk it into the washer. I hope this helps
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Our GSD's middle name is also Destruction! They must be related - she has learned to open the doors, even with carabiners on the latches, and she did chew up the plastic pan (though it was very sturdy - am still at a loss of how she did it), despite having her two favorite Nylabones and her beloved Kong in there with her. She has, as other people mentioned, collapsed the crate on top of herself, but some zip ties remedied that issue in a hurry. In short - I would still definitely recommend this crate, but you should possibly be prepared for additional security - namely, zip ties and carabiners. Our GSD's middle name is also Destruction! They must be related - she has learned to open the doors, even with carabiners on the latches, and she did chew up the plastic pan (though it was very sturdy - am still at a loss of how she did it), despite having her two favorite Nylabones and her beloved Kong in there with her. She has, as other people mentioned, collapsed the crate on top of herself, but some zip ties remedied that issue in a hurry. In short - I would still definitely recommend this crate, but you should possibly be prepared for additional security - namely, zip ties and... » Read More Our GSD's middle name is also Destruction! They must be related - she has learned to open the doors, even with carabiners on the latches, and she did chew up the plastic pan (though it was very sturdy - am still at a loss of how she did it), despite having her two favorite Nylabones and her beloved Kong in there with her. She has, as other people mentioned, collapsed the crate on top of herself, but some zip ties remedied that issue in a hurry. In short - I would still definitely recommend this crate, but you should possibly be prepared for additional security - namely, zip ties and carabiners. « Show Less
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In the newer version the tub floor of the tent does not seal/zip to the door at the front. This is to allow items with wheels to roll in/out without having to be lifted over the threshold. I really like this as we store bikes in ours. You could try velcro to attempt to seal the door but if a rat or any other critter wants to get in your tent it will. Might be better to allow free flow otherwise you might find chewed holes in your tent. Another suggestion would be to make it a place critters would not want to enter in the first place...some kind of repellent/smell/noise (moth balls, rattling tins, etc). Hope this helps. In the newer version the tub floor of the tent does not seal/zip to the door at the front. This is to allow items with wheels to roll in/out without having to be lifted over the threshold. I really like this as we store bikes in ours. You could try velcro to attempt to seal the door but if a rat or any other critter wants to get in your tent it will. Might be better to allow free flow otherwise you might find chewed holes in your tent. Another suggestion would be to make it a place critters would not want to enter in the first place...some kind of repellent/smell/noise (moth balls, rattling... » Read More In the newer version the tub floor of the tent does not seal/zip to the door at the front. This is to allow items with wheels to roll in/out without having to be lifted over the threshold. I really like this as we store bikes in ours. You could try velcro to attempt to seal the door but if a rat or any other critter wants to get in your tent it will. Might be better to allow free flow otherwise you might find chewed holes in your tent. Another suggestion would be to make it a place critters would not want to enter in the first place...some kind of repellent/smell/noise (moth balls, rattling tins, etc). Hope this helps. « Show Less
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Wow! No idea! I would contact the company, as it suggested that it will last for years. Is there any chance there's a hole or rip in it? Maybe that let air in, but I'm just guessing. I still have the one I purchased, but my dog was only able to use it for a few weeks before she passed. I wish you all the best solving this issue! :)
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You can find the flap/ door cover on Petmates web site. It is under replacement parts. With shipping it is around $10. Go to igloo dog houses and then scroll down to the kitty kat condo and you'll find it there. I ordered one a few days ago and I'm waiting for it to be delivered.
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I bought some magnet strips and hot glued them to the existing strips. Makes the space between the magnet strips on the flaps and the door less. better chance to seal. I did it and they stay shut no problem. Good luck.
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I think this pen is not the best design for your purpose. It isn't so easy to put up and take down. I do love it, but it stayed up for my puppy.
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You should email them. They could send you the instructions. I emailed them about mine not having a toe on one of the paw prints and they are sending me a whole new one.
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The door is probably not a major issue, as you can open any of the joints easily by pulling the hinge rod, and I regularly do that to get into the pen to change water, bedding, and so forth. If you have enough hinge rods it should be possible to make two pens that way.
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I recommend Midwest exercise pen ( it comes with 8 (2 foot ) panels that you can take apart and reattach with clips or zip ties ( pry with screw driver to get apart ) anyway I use them in the house to fence off areas I don't want the dogs to go when im not home and I use them outside too. they are great. the end of my bedroom has my dogs crate with the door open, water, potty patch and this pen around it ( 6 by 6foot area for when I need him corralled. enjoy.
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My puppy was small when she stayed in it but she liked to chew also. She never chewed through any of it. I can't say what would happen with a bigger puppy. I think it would work just fine. They can jump and move the play pen and a bigger puppy could turn it over. Using it inside there no way to anchor it down but I loved mine the time I use it. Hope this helps you.
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No,no door. What I do ( i have a Corgi, where you can clip it together? at the ends? I just put one clip on top and one on the bottom, un-do the bottom clip and the bottom opens? Maggie slips right thru it! Trust me, the difference in price, WELL more than makes up for no door. I LOVE my pen! I think you will too. It comes with the stakes and 4 clips to attach to the wire kennel or to attact o make a circle, I put a tarp down, made a circle in her room for accidents ( she's a puppy). I can mop the tarp, wonderful idea! Can take it outside, use it to go camping, or to travel with, the stakes go into the ground and stay and keep pen from falling over if they jump on it or id something else jumps on it. Trust ME! for the difference of $$, u will not be unhappy. VERY good quality! Compared to Petco or Persmart, same, except WAY cheaper :) hope I helped you out,
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Seeing what Calvinbob said I would completely agree. my friend has the older version with 2 locks but the door does not hook latch into the bottom of the frame. I prefer the new style better. My dog is crate trained as well and doesn't try to escape. I have seen the pictures of crates torn apart by dogs and find it hard to imagine. If the dog can tear this apart your going to need to spend a good chunk of money on something really extreme.
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it is tearing next to door zippers- still very usable but I cant see a way of fixing the problem either