Crate training does not have to mean a wire box parked in the corner of the living room. At 38.6 inches, this one is built to read as furniture first. The top works as a side table or a nightstand, so the piece earns its floor space during the hours the dog is not using it.
The frame pairs particleboard with steel for a chew resistant build, and the wire panels keep sightlines open in both directions. Your dog can see you, and you can check on your dog without crouching down and opening anything. There are two doors, one on the front and one on the side, and the side door can be installed on either the left or the right. That choice decides where the piece can live in a room, since you are not stuck orienting everything else around one fixed hinge.
Size is the part to read twice. The interior measures 24.4 inches long, 16.5 inches wide, and 19.7 inches high. That suits small dogs up to about 30 pounds, breeds along the lines of a Chihuahua, a Yorkshire terrier, a toy poodle, or a Jack Russell. Measure your dog before you order, standing and lying down both. A crate that is slightly too small is the single most common reason one of these gets sent back.
The removable tray does double duty. Slide it beneath the bottom mesh and it catches crumbs, fur, and dirt, then pulls straight out for a wipe down. Set it above the mesh instead and you get a flat, solid surface, which is more comfortable for a dog that does not like standing on wire. The finish is rustic brown, dark enough to hide the ordinary wear a dog puts on anything at floor level.
