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Amazon Basics Double Door 36 Inch Dog Crate Review (2027)

The Amazon Basics 36 inch double door crate is the budget wire crate to beat. Our research-based verdict on its doors, divider, and tray.

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Updated 2026-11-01
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Amazon Basics Amazon Basics Folding Metal Wire Dog Crate, Double Door, 36 Inch

Amazon Basics Amazon Basics Folding Metal Wire Dog Crate, Double Door, 36 Inch

Two doors, a divider and a tray, in the plain black wire crate that undercuts almost everything else.

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Our verdict

The Amazon Basics 36 inch crate is a lesson in how little a good training crate needs to cost. Two doors, a divider, a removable tray, and a folding frame cover the complete home training job for a calm medium dog, at a price that leaves room for everything else a new dog needs. It is not a premium crate and does not pretend to be: wire is functional, latches are adequate, and the tray can rattle. For a calm dog, none of that matters much. For a strong or anxious dog, the money saved here should go toward a heavier crate instead.

What we like

  • Front and side doors give two placement options in a room instead of one
  • Divider panel included, so the crate grows with a puppy instead of being replaced
  • Removable tray and a top handle cover the cleaning and carrying basics
  • Folds flat for storage between litters, moves, or travel

What to watch out for

  • Wire and latches are functional rather than heavy, and determined dogs expose that fast
  • The tray can slide or rattle if the crate is not on a level floor
  • No carry case or cover is included, so travel extras are separate purchases

What owners report: Amazon Basics Amazon Basics Folding Metal Wire Dog Crate, Double Door, 36 Inch

Synthesized from recurring themes in long-term owner feedback.

Most praised

  • Buyers call the side door the feature that saved an awkward hallway layout
  • The divider earned praise from owners raising a puppy in a crate bought once
  • Assembly reports are consistently short: unfold, clip, drop the tray in, done

Common complaints

  • The tray rattles on hard floors until a mat or rug goes underneath
  • Latch feel is described as adequate rather than reassuring by cautious owners
  • Larger dogs leaning on the side door flex the panel more than owners like

Who it is for

Budget buyers and first time owners who want double door access and a divider without paying for a brand name.

Two doors at the lowest price

The front and side doors are the reason to choose this crate over the single door iCrate at a similar or lower price. Room layouts are rarely kind to crates: hallways, corners, and furniture force compromises, and a second door turns many of those compromises into non issues. Owners with awkward placements consistently cite the side door as the feature that made the crate work in their house, which is a lot of daily value from a simple second opening.

The divider and tray do the training work

The divider lets a puppy grow into the 36 inch crate instead of outgrowing a small one, and the tray handles the accidents that are part of that process. Both are standard features, and both work here in the ordinary way: the divider slides and stays, the tray slides out for cleaning. The tray can rattle on hard floors, which owners solve with a mat underneath, and the divider needs checking as a puppy grows, since a divider left too far forward wastes the crate.

Honest budget limits

Budget wire flexes, and budget latches feel budget. A calm dog will never expose either limit. A strong dog leaning on the side door will, and an anxious dog pawing at the latch will test it nightly. That is the trade this crate makes, and it is a fair one at the price, provided the buyer knows which dog they own. Owners who discover they own the other kind of dog should upgrade rather than reinforce: clips and extra latches on a flexing frame are a delay, not a solution.

Key specifications

Dimensions
36 in L x 23 in W x 25 in H
Doors
2, front and side
Material
Metal wire, black finish
Includes
Divider panel and removable tray
Model
9001N-36B
Fold
Folds flat for storage

Also consider

Research-based assessment. TrueGear has not hands-on tested this product; this evaluation synthesizes manufacturer specifications, retailer documentation, and published expert reviews.

Questions, answered

Is the Amazon Basics crate the same as the MidWest iCrate?

Not the same product, but the same idea: a folding wire crate with a divider and a tray. The Amazon Basics version adds a second door at a lower price, while MidWest brings a longer brand history and, in the LifeStages line, heavier wire. For a calm dog the daily experience is very similar.

Why does the tray rattle?

The tray sits in a wire frame with small clearances, and on hard floors it can shift and rattle when a dog moves. A mat or rug under the crate, and checking that the crate sits level, usually quiets it. A tray that rattles loudly may also be warped, in which case it needs replacing rather than padding.

Does it come with a cover?

No. Covers, beds, and mats are separate purchases. Many owners add a cover anyway, since a covered wire crate feels more den like to dogs, but check airflow and chewing before covering a crate for a dog that pulls fabric through wire.

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