ElitePet 48″ Tall Extra Large Heavy Duty Indoor Crate for Large Dogs with High Anxiety

This is a great crate for my 1 year old Rottweiler! It gives him the ample amount of space he needs to rest and relax. The only thing is the wheel locks are not the best when he sometimes is excited and jumps out. But overall the description is accurate and I would highly recommend.

I have a Xolo (Xoloitzcuintli), who has proven to be an extremely capable escape artist who suffers from severe "separation anxiety". He ate up and escaped from his travel Vari Kennel, and he tripped the latch on his standard wire crate. When I tried leaving him outdoors in my back yard, he cried and barked endlessly and I know this because my neighbors texted me and told me. I also got a call from Animal Services asking me about other neighbors who had called in about a barking dog on my property. I bought a child gate for indoors to block off my kitchen (that had no door), and closed him off in my hallway when I decided to leave him indoors when I had to leave home, only to return and see that he had jumped over the child gate after he heard the mail carrier. He crashed into the window in the dining room while barking at here, broke a pain and cut his paw in the process. The mail carrier told me about her experience the next day, which explained why I found my mail on the front patio. And by the way he has a diploma from Puppy Kindergarten, after passing with flying colors. When he is left alone he gets super anxious, scared, and uncontrollably nervous and his training goes out the window. I had no other choice but to find a spot in the hallway to tie him up with a 6 inch leash while I am out, for is own safety. I did not want him to hurt himself while nervously barking and trying to get at any sound coming from outside. Then, one day I went online and searched for "inescapable crates for anxious dogs", and I stumbled on this miraculous Lilly & Max solution! It is so strong, well made, aesthetically beautiful with closures that keep him safely contained. I do recommend purchasing "O" rings to insert in all 5 closures, as the latches flip up pretty easily to open and close. I tried leaving him in twice before I got the "O" rings and he was able to flip the latch to both the bottom entrance designated for placing food/water inside as well as the main door latches. After I got the "O" rings to place in the 2 holes at the bottom of the latch (keeping it closed even if the latch is flipped). I placed 2 in the roof that opens, and 3 in the main door. My dog feels safe in his crate, he sleeps in it at night, and when I have to leave him at home alone I no longer worry about his safety. The bars are really strong. He can't chew through them. I think this will be my last crate purchase. I am so relieved!