Customer Reviews

Lucky Dog 4-by-4-by-6 Foot CL64410 Hi-Rise Chain-Link Deck/Patio Kennel

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Very pleased with the quality of the product and much of the assembly went very well. The frame assembly is easy , but the problems begin when you start working with the chain link. Although the chain link was securely folded and wired so it would not unravel, it still was a bit of a tangled mess that took at least 45 minutes to unroll and lay out correctly. The stretching of the chain link over the kennel frame was a bit problematical as well, as there was too much length in the chain link roll and it would not attach properly due to the lack of tension. I had to cut and stretch the chain link twice in order to get it to fit right. The wire fasteners were also a bit of a chore to use to secure the chain link to the top and bottom of the cage - a bit more length on these fasteners would have been nice. However, once assembled it is a good looking, solid unit that should give many years of service.

This was the perfect solution for our cat. We had plenty of room for his litter box, floor bed, two sets of stacked tables for him to climb upon for exercise, and a lounge area at the top! He loves it! We love it! He's protected at night and from getting into fights at certain times of the day. Best of all is the door so we can enter to feed him, service the litter box, and love him when he is not allowed out. When he is tired and finished running around the yard and up the trees he marches back into his kennel for a snack and snooze.

The frame went together easily enough, but the chain link didn't unroll all that well so the whole project took some 4 hours. The "hooks" could use some redesigning. In the end it was well worth the effort. Allow time and be patient!

I was hoping this would come pre-assembled. No such luck. It was a chore to put together. I did put it together myself and was completely finished in 3 to 4 hours. I found the directions to be rather confusing and hard to follow. I ended up tossing them aside and put it together based on the one front picture (on the directions). Once I got the frame put together and standing up (which took awhile), I put on the wire fencing. From the previous comment, I was kinda worried about the wire fencing. The fencing was very easy! It came bundled up very neatly and easily unwound. Before I picked it up or moved it, I found one of the ends(sides) and slipped the skinny rod through it. I then picked it up vertically and attached the one side to the frame and then unwound it around the frame to the other side and attached it. It went so smoothly and easily. I couldn't believe it. It fit perfectly. I do agree with the previous comment that I wish the wire ties were a bit longer . . .but they do work fine. Overall, a very nice looking kennel and will last forever. I am very happy with it.