Comments on: Repurposed Crib Dog Crate

By: Gail Wilson

Gail Wilson — Fri, 17 Jul 2020 01:04:59 +0000

In reply to Annette.

Annette,

I read all of my comments (eventually) I didn’t make this project, my good friend Mindi made it. You may have to use some brackets to secure the plywood to the crib rails. Maybe some metal plumbing (pipe holders) ??? The screws into the crib may not hold. But I think it’s definitely doable. Not sure if it would work for such large dogs.

If you get into it and have any questions, let me know. 🙂

gail

By: Annette

Annette — Wed, 15 Jul 2020 01:10:27 +0000

Hi there! I know I’m pretty late to the party, so not sure if you’ll see this 🙂 I would love to make a couple for both my dogs(70 pounds and 60 pounds) but I don’t have access to many tools. Do you think it would be okay safety-wise to just use a drill to attach a piece of plywood onto the top of a crib and do the same with a thicker piece of plywood to help reinforce the bottom? I could use a handsaw to cut off the legs of the crib prior to this and then attach casters as shown. I’d love to hear your thoughts!

By: Mindi

Mindi — Wed, 05 Sep 2018 02:57:47 +0000

In reply to Brooke. Hi Brooke! I am so glad you like it! You will need a piece of 3/4” thick plywood for the bottom piece, anything less wouldn’t be sturdy enough. It has been almost 4 years since I built this crate for Sunny, and it is still as solid as the day I built it! Sunny loves it, it is her safe place, and she sleeps in it every night. I would love to see your crate when you finish, good luck! Thanks!

By: Brooke

Brooke — Tue, 04 Sep 2018 05:59:07 +0000

I just love this project! Absolutely stunning!! I just had a quick question before I attempt to recreate it, how thick did the bottom piece need to be so that you don’t risk it sagging or snapping? And was curious if over the years if you’ve had any trouble with either? Thank you 😊

By: Robyn

Robyn — Fri, 22 Sep 2017 21:08:48 +0000

Hello! I came across your post a year ago and promptly found a crib about to be taken to the dump – score! Life happened and I didn’t get to the crib before the winter arrived and then we got a second dog. I have been thinking about making two and then saw a double dog crate. So I am merging the two! Using the reclaimed wood from the crib with a little extra to make a double doggie crate. Wish me luck!!

By: Mindi

Mindi — Fri, 01 Sep 2017 15:20:10 +0000

In reply to Diana. Thank you Diana! I am so glad you like the crate!! Sunny is a Rhodesian ridgeback, but she looks very similar to a Vizsla, same coloring but bigger and with ridge. 🙂

By: Diana

Diana — Fri, 01 Sep 2017 02:14:13 +0000

Hi Mindi, I absoultly LOVE the dog house. I was just wonderimng what type of dog is in the pictures? We have just bought a puppy that looks just like yours.

Thanks

By: Mindi

Mindi — Sat, 01 Jul 2017 16:08:40 +0000

In reply to James Assarasakorn. Hey James, Thank you! You are so right, if your pet is scratchy or chews on things a wooden crate wouldn’t be the best option. My dog Sunny has never had a problem with this, so I guess I am lucky! She sleeps in this same crate still and loves it!

By: James Assarasakorn

James Assarasakorn — Fri, 30 Jun 2017 15:38:32 +0000

Hi Mindi!
This is brilliant and so very creative.
However, for me I think a wooden box will not be convenient for scratchy pets as they will be prone to breakdown.
Thanks.

By: Katie

Katie — Thu, 02 Jun 2016 05:15:42 +0000

Oh my goodness I’m so excited we still have my kids crib and my husbands crib…. I can’t wait for these to be made!!