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Dog Crates 101
Dog Crates 101
Why a dog crate? Purchasing crates for dogs are beneficial to both the owners and pets alike. Dogs still maintain a great deal of their ancestral instincts and one of these natural urges is the desire for a den. In its den-like crate a dog feels secure, comfortable and delighted to have its own space within your home. In terms of benefit for an owner, large dog crates keep your dog happy, allow you to better train him or her and can protect small children as well as furniture and other property from danger and/or damage. Dog crate size basics A Midwest dog crate should be a snug fit for a pet. From a human perspective crates may seem too small to keep a dog happy, but remember, the close fit provides a dog the favorable feeling of the den. Your dog's crate should be just big enough for him or her to lie down in comfort and stand up and turn around inside. If you are getting a crate for a puppy you can estimate its full-grown size and until that is reached many crates offer dividers to keep the size just right throughout the growing process. |  |
Shopping for a dog crate
Dog crates are available at pet stores, hardware stores, online, through pet magazines and even at some department stores or other specialty shops. They are usually made of wire or heavy plastic. A crate for a full grown medium to large sized dog will probably run you $50 to $150. This investment is well worth the happiness of your dog and the hassle and possible property damage it eliminates for you.
Getting the most of your new dog crate
Your dog's new crate will allow you to leave the house without fear of destruction within your home. Entertaining will be less stressful with the option of crating the dog. It will also allow you to better secure your dog while traveling. And remember, it can also be useful in training a dog. Expect a period of adjustment before everything works like clockwork and you and your dog can both enjoy the benefits of the new "den."
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