MidWest Homes iCrate Double Door Folding Dog Crate
The MidWest iCrate earns best-in-class for crate-and-den manners training thanks to its robust double-door design, included divider panel and reinforced steel construction that balances durability with easy folding for storage. Compared with the other options here it offers the most training-friendly features (double doors and divider) and a reputation for long-term reliability, giving better lifetime value even if the upfront cost is slightly higher. For people focusing on progressive den training and long-term use, its technical features reduce interruptions and re-purchases common with cheaper crates.
Double-door flexibility
Divider grows with pup
Double-door flexibility
Divider grows with pup
Review Summary
"Users praise the iCrate for a solid build, reliable double-door design, and easy folding/cleaning with the removable tray; a minority report occasional latch alignment or finish issues."
Folds flat — suitcase vibes
Double-door design provides flexible placement and easy access for training.
Folds flat — suitcase vibes
Double-door design provides flexible placement and easy access for training.
Increased Safety & Security
Skill Development & Mastery
Time-Saving Convenience
The MidWest iCrate earns best-in-class for crate-and-den manners training thanks to its robust double-door design, included divider panel and reinforced steel construction that balances durability with easy folding for storage. Compared with the other options here it offers the most training-friendly features (double doors and divider) and a reputation for long-term reliability, giving better lifetime value even if the upfront cost is slightly higher. For people focusing on progressive den training and long-term use, its technical features reduce interruptions and re-purchases common with cheaper crates.
Double-door flexibility
Divider grows with pup
Folds flat — suitcase vibes
Double-door design provides flexible placement and easy access for training.
Fold-and-carry frame with a removable plastic pan for fast cleaning.
Double-door flexibility
Divider grows with pup
Folds flat — suitcase vibes
Double-door design provides flexible placement and easy access for training.
Fold-and-carry frame with a removable plastic pan for fast cleaning.
$120-250 USD
Petmate ProValu Wire Dog Crate
The Petmate ProValu Wire crate is positioned as a market leader for budget-conscious buyers who need a straightforward, reliable wire crate for basic den training and house manners. It trades some of the premium fittings of the iCrate for a lower price point and wide availability, making it a go-to economical choice for multi-crate households or short-term use. Financially it undercuts more feature-rich models while still providing a stable training environment, though it lacks some of the divider and latch refinements found in the MidWest and Frisco options.
Budget-friendly corral
Removable pan cleanup
Budget-friendly corral
Removable pan cleanup
Review Summary
"Buyers find the Petmate ProValu crate an affordable, functional option for short- to mid-term use, but note thinner wire, occasional paint or alignment flaws, and less robustness than higher-end crates."
Simple, sturdy wire
Budget-friendly wire crate available in double-door configurations.
Simple, sturdy wire
Budget-friendly wire crate available in double-door configurations.
Increased Safety & Security
Time-Saving Convenience
Skill Development & Mastery
The Petmate ProValu Wire crate is positioned as a market leader for budget-conscious buyers who need a straightforward, reliable wire crate for basic den training and house manners. It trades some of the premium fittings of the iCrate for a lower price point and wide availability, making it a go-to economical choice for multi-crate households or short-term use. Financially it undercuts more feature-rich models while still providing a stable training environment, though it lacks some of the divider and latch refinements found in the MidWest and Frisco options.
Budget-friendly corral
Removable pan cleanup
Simple, sturdy wire
Budget-friendly wire crate available in double-door configurations.
Quick-fold design and leak-proof pan for simple maintenance.
Budget-friendly corral
Removable pan cleanup
Simple, sturdy wire
Budget-friendly wire crate available in double-door configurations.
Quick-fold design and leak-proof pan for simple maintenance.
$90-200 USD
Frisco Fold & Carry Double Door Dog Crate
Frisco's Fold & Carry Double Door crate combines the practical double-door layout and divider capability of premium crates with Chewy's competitive pricing and customer support, making it an excellent middle-ground for crate-and-den manners training. Technically it mirrors many strengths of the MidWest iCrate — durable wire, easy foldability and a pan — but often at a slightly lower street price or with promotional savings through Chewy. This makes Frisco a compelling value alternative for owners who want near-premium features without the highest price.
Two-door access
Folds in seconds
Two-door access
Folds in seconds
Review Summary
"Customers like the Frisco Fold & Carry as a budget-friendly, sturdy double-door crate that's easy to fold and clean; a few users report minor latch or fitting quirks."
Carry-handle convenience
Lightweight fold-and-carry construction with top handle for portability.
Carry-handle convenience
Lightweight fold-and-carry construction with top handle for portability.
Increased Safety & Security
Time-Saving Convenience
Skill Development & Mastery
Frisco's Fold & Carry Double Door crate combines the practical double-door layout and divider capability of premium crates with Chewy's competitive pricing and customer support, making it an excellent middle-ground for crate-and-den manners training. Technically it mirrors many strengths of the MidWest iCrate — durable wire, easy foldability and a pan — but often at a slightly lower street price or with promotional savings through Chewy. This makes Frisco a compelling value alternative for owners who want near-premium features without the highest price.
Two-door access
Folds in seconds
Carry-handle convenience
Lightweight fold-and-carry construction with top handle for portability.
Double-door layout offers versatile placement and easy training access.
Two-door access
Folds in seconds
Carry-handle convenience
Lightweight fold-and-carry construction with top handle for portability.
Double-door layout offers versatile placement and easy training access.
$100-230 USD
AmazonBasics Single-Door Folding Metal Dog Crate
The AmazonBasics single-door metal crate is the most cost-effective choice for straightforward den training and short-term use, offering simple construction, fast availability and Prime shipping that lowers total acquisition cost. Compared with double-door and divider-equipped crates here, it lacks flexibility for staged training but delivers the lowest entry price and easy replacement if wear occurs. Its financial advantage and convenience make it a practical starter crate for owners on tight budgets or those testing crate training methods.
No-frills reliability
Quick-fold design
No-frills reliability
Quick-fold design
Review Summary
"AmazonBasics single-door crate is widely rated as very good value—sturdy, simple to set up, and easy to clean—though some owners report occasional size or finish inconsistencies."
Affordable crate comfort
Single-door design ideal for smaller spaces and straightforward containment.
Affordable crate comfort
Single-door design ideal for smaller spaces and straightforward containment.
Increased Safety & Security
Time-Saving Convenience
The AmazonBasics single-door metal crate is the most cost-effective choice for straightforward den training and short-term use, offering simple construction, fast availability and Prime shipping that lowers total acquisition cost. Compared with double-door and divider-equipped crates here, it lacks flexibility for staged training but delivers the lowest entry price and easy replacement if wear occurs. Its financial advantage and convenience make it a practical starter crate for owners on tight budgets or those testing crate training methods.
No-frills reliability
Quick-fold design
Affordable crate comfort
Single-door design ideal for smaller spaces and straightforward containment.
Folds flat for compact storage and easy transport.
No-frills reliability
Quick-fold design
Affordable crate comfort
Single-door design ideal for smaller spaces and straightforward containment.
Folds flat for compact storage and easy transport.
$50-160 USD
Carlson Pet Products Secure and Compact Single Door Metal Dog Crate
Carlson's Secure and Compact crate emphasizes a tighter footprint and reinforced latching for owners needing a sturdier single-door solution in small spaces or travel-oriented den setups. It sits above basic economy models like the AmazonBasics and some ProValu variants by offering a more secure latch and compact engineering, which reduces escape risk during training while remaining reasonably priced. For households where space and latch security matter, Carlson provides a technically-focused mid-range option without the complexity or cost of full double-door training crates.
Extra-secure latch
Compact travel-ready
Extra-secure latch
Compact travel-ready
Review Summary
"Owners appreciate Carlson's secure latch and compact, durable design that holds up to regular use; some note the crate is heavier than competitors and the finish can chip over time."
Sturdy, minimal footprint
Compact footprint suited to apartments and travel while still secure.
Sturdy, minimal footprint
Compact footprint suited to apartments and travel while still secure.
Increased Safety & Security
Time-Saving Convenience
Skill Development & Mastery
Carlson's Secure and Compact crate emphasizes a tighter footprint and reinforced latching for owners needing a sturdier single-door solution in small spaces or travel-oriented den setups. It sits above basic economy models like the AmazonBasics and some ProValu variants by offering a more secure latch and compact engineering, which reduces escape risk during training while remaining reasonably priced. For households where space and latch security matter, Carlson provides a technically-focused mid-range option without the complexity or cost of full double-door training crates.
Extra-secure latch
Compact travel-ready
Sturdy, minimal footprint
Compact footprint suited to apartments and travel while still secure.
Dependable latch mechanism designed for safe containment.
Extra-secure latch
Compact travel-ready
Sturdy, minimal footprint
Compact footprint suited to apartments and travel while still secure.
Dependable latch mechanism designed for safe containment.
$80-170 USD