Lucky Dog CL-40528 5' x 5' x 4' Heavy Duty Outdoor Galvanized Chain Link Dog Kennel Enclosure

Surprisingly clear instructions make assembly pretty clear, if not easy.PROS: Very detailed and well written instructions for a foreign manufactured product. This can be assembled to form a 5x15 or a 10x10 enclosure, and they're rather well delineated in the instructions. All the tubing is labeled with small stickers to show what goes where, making assembly a lot easier than I feared it would be. No parts were missing. The tubing diameter is smaller than what is generally used in a free standing chain link fence but seems appropriate for this task. All tubes are powder coated.CONS: The box is damn heavy. This would be easier with two people, but I managed. Make no mistake, this will take a while to completely assemble, mostly all the twisting the steel wires ties to hold the fencing to the framework.SUGGESTIONS: Follow the directions and be sure to roll out the chain link on a flat surface as they suggest. In shipping various bits of the fencing turn, come unhooked, etc. Much easier to do this when the fencing is rolled out, then moved into place. This will take one person several hours to complete, but I wasn't frustrated with missing parts or indecipherable instructions! Tools: Wheelbarrow: great for lugging the box, and also for moving the roll up fencing when prepping it for installation. Vise-Grips and Channellocks: I used several different types of pliers to work with the chain link. These two were most helpful. Phillips screwdriver: Need a hefty one to cinch down the various screws Socket wrench: Believe I used a 7/16th socket to mount the gate latch. Only two nuts in this entire kit. Zip ties: These were very helpful to temporarily hold the chain link in place. Use some!

The good:1) (Missing parts) The seller seems to be upfront getting the parts promptly that I need to finish this kennel.2) The price is fair but I would of spent a few bucks more for better chain link which I'll probably end up buying a heavier gauge chain link.3) I've ordered the roof which seemed reasonable in price and hopefully it will arrive all intact.. Cons:1) My Siberian Husky has already bent and destroyed the CHEAP CHAIN LINK USED IN THIS IMPORTED KENNEL KIT!2) A few parts were missing but the seller assures me the will promptly send the parts, latch, tie wires and plastic caps for the pipe ends.3) instruction assembly manual, all parts that are marked E are actually G parts!4) The chain link gauge is the thinnest I'd ever seen and several of the links were not connected and I had to remove 5 links to accomplish a tight fit once I was finally able to unravel the rats nest because of its terrible quality of the links not being crimped correctly and snagging which was a real bitch! ( it took me only 1 hour to assemble the frame and over 3 hours to attach the cheap quality chain link) I used bailing wire until I receive the proper wire ties.The good: 1) The seller seems to be upfront getting the parts promptly that I need to finish this kennel.2) The price is fair but I would of spent a few bucks more for better chain link which I'll probably end up buying a heavier gauge chain link.3) I've ordered the roof which seemed reasonable in price and hopefully it will arrive all intact.....

Buy the sturdier kennels at your home store, but for what this is, This was easier to put together than I thought. It is not a 30 minute project, it took me awhile and it takes 2 people . This is not the tough strong galvanized kind.I gave 4 stars because it was missing parts, but the company did replace the parts within 2 weeks. We use a chain with clamps to hold the door closed as the dogs learned how to open the latch.It definitely needs the chain link to hold it together, and I bought some wire at the local home store to wrap the top of the chain link to the top posts. Seems to be holding up to the big dogs pushing against it and bouncing into it as they play rough at times. I do have this connected to the sturdier kennel purchased at the local home store, making an L-shape wrapped around the house. I used the 2x2 kennel clamps to connect them together.

My husband just got this product up yesterday and so far, so good. We got 2 new puppies for Christmas (SURPRISE) and needed a better, fence-in-the-front-door type set up to aid in the potty training of our puppies. We've set this up in a 15x15 V configuration that adjoins to the house (screwed into the brick) making a perfect square. The fencing looks so tight and professional, it looks how I would expect it to look if I paid a professional to do it. I'm certainly impressed with the outcome. --- I almost didn't buy this because of other reviews about how the fencing wasn't perfectly woven; this was true, but wrapping the pieces back together was no big deal and now it looks flawless. Another thing people talked about was how it's easier to use zip ties; that may also be true, but if you want the fence to be really tight and sturdy, get out your pliers, take a few extra minutes and use the metal pieces that came with it. One thing I would say is it does take some work and muscle (especially for 1 person) and a couple hours to get it set up, but totally worth it. --- I'll follow up soon with photos.

The frame is easy enough for one person to assemble. Wrapping the chain link, however, takes at least 4 decently strong people. The biggest downside: it most definitely IS NOT strong enough to keep strong, stubborn dogs from barreling right through. The links along the bottom absolutely must be tied with the wire pieces AND at least 2 zip ties at every single link in order to properly secure, not periodically as instructions state. So if your dogs are strong enough (one of ours is a 4 month old pit puppy who was plenty strong enough) they can barrel right through without hesitation. So unless I spend *more* money & come up with some sort of concoction to solidify the bottom, I wasted money on 2 kennels that really aren't suitable for any dog beyond the size of a Chihuahua. Smh.

I am using it for a kennel for my dogs

Great dog run, easy to assemble and I’m really happy with it

Perfect for what we needed at for. We use this kennel as a relief / potty area for our dogs. Between two to three people it's quick and easy to set up, and light enough to move around. We've had it for a couple years now I believe , and there's no signs of rust or whear

We purchased the larger model (10' x 5' x 4') and it's not the most sturdy but is perfect for our needs.Pups are happy and safe within

Very Poor quality. My dogs scratch with their paws and are able to bend and break the chain link. They have already ruined these and I have to buy different kennels. I have only had them set up for 6 months.

We were able to construct it and make it work however they sent one extra long bar instead of another short bar making it lopsidedWhat I mean is there was an uneven amount of bars of the same lengths