Thank you so much for all the info everyone! I ended up having two crates brought by two owners and they were helpful at feeding time. Other than that, they always stayed open but one dog enjoyed going in there for quiet naps and another crate-less dog even used one for a couple of naps too.

Thank you so much for all the info everyone! I ended up having two crates brought by two owners and they were helpful at feeding time. Other than that, they always stayed open but one dog enjoyed going in there for quiet naps and another crate-less dog even used one for a couple of naps too.

Thank you so much for all the great answers and comments! One upcoming guest told me at the meet and greet that he has a crate his dog loves to eat in and sleep in, and his usual sitter has one for guest dogs so he was asking if I had my own or if he should bring his. He told me how they can be collapsible, etc. and I thought I'd look into it because that could be less things to carry for owners when they come to drop off their dog. Since asking about crate recommendations here, another owner just said she's bringing one for her dog unless I already have mine, so I think it won't hurt just to have one stashed away somewhere just in case... Again, thanks for the input everyone! Very grateful!

Hi, has anyone got recommendations about the biggest most solid crates? Looked at reviews online and it seems dogs can get out of a lot of crates easily and destroy them, even sometimes hurting themselves in the process. I've never used crates in my life before (training has always been enough) but some owners said they use them and their dogs like them for comfort or for feeding when other dogs are present and I figured it may be useful to have my own. Thanks!