Puppy Crate Training: Do You Really Need a Divider Panel?
For puppy crate training, a crate sized for their adult weight gives them enough room to sleep at one end and use the bathroom at the other — which works against house training rather than for it.
If you’re crate training a puppy, this is worth it — the divider panel is what makes it work. The tradeoff is that wire crates aren’t the quietest option if that matters for your space.
What I Noticed
The brand sent this to me. On camera, I showed both doors, moved the divider panel, and slid the tray in and out to demonstrate how the pieces work together. The divider adjusts without tools, which is the real feature that lets one crate work through a puppy’s growth stages. I haven’t had a larger dog living with this crate long-term, so I can’t speak to wear over years of use.
What Makes This Dog Crate Different
- Double door access — one on the side, one on the front
- Divider panel included — resize the interior as a puppy grows
- Slide-out tray — clips in and out for easier cleaning
- Carry handle — makes moving the crate around more manageable
This one comes in a 36-inch size built for medium dogs; there’s also an 18-inch single-door version with the same divider setup for small dogs and puppies.
Crate Training Questions
Is the divider panel actually worth it?
Yes, especially for a puppy — it’s what lets one crate work through multiple growth stages instead of needing a completely different crate at each one.
How hard is it to set up?
It’s a folding wire design, generally straightforward to assemble without tools.
What else helps with keeping track of a dog that tests boundaries? If your dog’s an escape artist too, I tested an AirTag collar with a built-in waterproof holder that pairs well with this kind of training routine.