Dog enclosure for large & medium sized dogs.?

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Looking for information on what is the best enclosure that is large enough for 2 dogs that will NOT be living in it.  We have a medium breed dog, and my sister has a large breed dog.  I am looking for something that can accommodate BOTH dogs at the same time when we are visiting our parents, so if we are all outside the dogs can be also without being on leashes, or being tied up. Parents live in the country and there are several wild animals around (deer/rabbit/squirrel), so we are more worried about dogs getting out then animals getting in.  Want something that is easy to set up, temporary and will store away easily.  Prefer to be able to go and buy it then to have it shipped so Petco/PetSmart items are great.  Do not want to spend a fortune on enclosure as it will not be used everyday of the year, just a couple days during visits.

Kirsten · Accepted Answer

You aren't going to find an enclosure sufficient to hold a large dog at Petco/Petsmart unless it is a crate, and you won't find one under $300 or portable anywhere else.

Take a look at trolleys.  They are economical, give the dog lots of room, take little room to store, and are reasonably portable (easy to set up and take down).  They will NOT be effective in protecting your dog from stray dogs or wild animals, and there is a risk of getting hung up on the lines, but if you're going to be there anyway supervising, that shouldn't be an issue.

Yes, you can find them at Petco/Petsmart and they are economical (under $50):
http://www.petco.com/product/5994/Basic-Training-Dog-Trolleys.aspx
http://www.petsmart.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2755029

You'll need one for each dog, and four trees or other raised attachment sites appropriately arranged so the dogs don't tangle their lines.

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