How to Make a Crate Divider

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Choose a crate suitable for your dog.. Make a basic cardboard divider panel if you're on a budget.. Use plywood for a sturdier divider.

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1

Choose a crate suitable for your dog.

Step 1

Choose a crate suitable for your dog.

2

Make a basic cardboard divider panel if you're on a budget.

Step 2

Make a basic cardboard divider panel if you're on a budget.

3

Use plywood for a sturdier divider.

Step 3

Use plywood for a sturdier divider.

4

Measure the inside of the crate.

Step 4

Measure the inside of the crate.

5

Mark the crate measurements on your panel material.

Step 5

Mark the crate measurements on your panel material.

6

Cut out the divider panel.

Step 6

Cut out the divider panel.

7

Reinforce the edges of a cardboard divider with duct tape.

Step 7

Reinforce the edges of a cardboard divider with duct tape.

8

Sand a wooden divider to wear down rough spots.

Step 8

Sand a wooden divider to wear down rough spots.

9

Punch a hole in each corner of the panel.

Step 9

Punch a hole in each corner of the panel.

10

Slide the divider into the crate.

Step 10

Slide the divider into the crate.

11

Set the divider to the correct position.

Step 11

Set the divider to the correct position.

12

Secure the divider.

Step 12

Secure the divider.

13

Introduce your puppy to their crate.

Step 13

Introduce your puppy to their crate.

14

Adjust the divider as needed.

Step 14

Adjust the divider as needed.

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