Built for anxious, destructive, escape-artist dogs
They are not being bad. They are panicking.
The High Anxiety Crate is heavier-gauge aluminum, reinforced, and built specifically for dogs who destroy wire crates when left alone. Drag the slider to compare.
My Rescued dog has high separation anxiety, he both escaped and chewed through the standard wire crates you get from petco. This led us on a journey to find a safer crate for him, and is how we found IMPACT. AND IT HAS NOT DISAPPOINTED!!!
Fi x Impact Behavioral study
The data behind the calm
Seven-week behavioral study run with Fi, with owners of dogs in the high-anxiety cohort.
-53%
Reduction in scratching & pacing time inside the crate4.3 → 2.0 min/day
-51%
Reduction in barking inside the crate34.6 → 17.4 min/day
-41%
Stress licking inside the crate28.3 → 16.8 min/day
Study findings apply to the high-anxiety cohort only and are observational, not causal — they do not establish that the crate caused the change. Results depend on consistent crate training.
Why owners switch
Three problems, one crate
Expectation vs. reality
You bought a wire crate for "just naptime." They bent it in a week.
Wire crates are built for dogs who don't mind being confined. If yours claws, bites the bars, or bends the frame trying to get out, the crate isn't the problem, the material is. The High Anxiety Crate is heavier-gauge aluminum with a reinforced door: nothing to bite through, nothing to bend.
Rescue & anxiety
Rescues don't need a crate. They need a room that feels safe.
For a dog with a history, shelter time, past neglect, a bad crate experience, panic looks like destruction. The High Anxiety Crate's enclosed panel design and safety-first ventilation are built to lower stimulation, not just contain the dog.
Crate training still matters: the crate supports the work, it doesn't replace it.
My pittie is super anxious and has serve separation anxiety. It's definitely worth the price and gives you peace of mind. She has chewed thru every crate we had.
The crate that fails
The crate that fails costs more than the one that doesn't.
Cut paws, broken teeth from bar-biting, and repeat replacements are the actual cost of a crate that can't hold a determined dog. The High Anxiety Crate is the only model covered by our Lifetime Dog Damage Guarantee — if your dog damages it, we replace it.
Real owners, real dogs
Not polished. Just true.
Before you decide
The honest questions
This costs more than a wire crate. Why?
Because it's the last crate you'll buy for this dog. Heavier-gauge aluminum doesn't bend or rust, and it's backed by a Lifetime Warranty — plus the Lifetime Dog Damage Guarantee on this model specifically.
Will it actually hold my dog?
It's the model built for dogs with severe separation anxiety or escape behavior — heavier gauge aluminum, reinforced door, locking slam latch. It's also the only model we cover with the Lifetime Dog Damage Guarantee.
How do I know what size to get?
Your dog should be able to stand up, turn around, and lie down comfortably. Use the crate quiz or sizing guide for a breed-and-measurement recommendation — or ask support, they'll size it with you.
What if it doesn't work for us?
30-day risk-free trial. If you aren't satisfied, return within 30 days for a full refund — you just cover return shipping.
ESCAPE PROOF
High Anxiety Crate
As low as$1,089.99
15% OFF HIGH ANXIETY DOG CRATES
- Heavier-gauge aluminum, reinforced door
- Zinc Steel Paddle Latch
- Safety-first ventilation
- Lifetime Dog Damage Guarantee — this model only
- Lifetime Warranty + 30-day risk-free trial
Secure checkout · 30-day risk-free trial · Lifetime Warranty
FAQ
Still deciding?
How is this different from the Collapsible Crate?
The Collapsible folds down in seconds and is built for travel or limited storage — but it isn't intended for dogs with escape tendencies. The High Anxiety Crate trades that portability for heavier-gauge aluminum, a reinforced door, and the Lifetime Dog Damage Guarantee.
Do you cover dog damage?
Every Impact crate includes a Lifetime Warranty covering manufacturing defects. On top of that, the High Anxiety Crate is the only model backed by our Lifetime Dog Damage Guarantee — if your dog damages it, we'll replace it. That specific damage coverage doesn't apply to the Stationary or Collapsible models.
Can I use my own bedding or pad inside?
Yes — any standard crate pad fits. We also make an Impact Orthopedic Crate Pad sized for this model.
Is this crate airline approved?
No — the Airline Crate is the only Impact model that's airline approved. If you're flying with your dog, that's the one to look at.
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