Traveling Pups
Boarding pets can be expensive and upsetting for the animal. For some dog owners, the thought of leaving man's best friend home while the family heads out for the weekend is unheard of. Portable dog kennels provide safe, comfortable, well-ventilated environments for travel and safe den-like retreats for downtime at home. Portable dog kennels improve the quality of pets' and owners' lives. Dog kennels are successful training aids when housebreaking puppies and while owners are learning when and where these new additions to the family can be trusted to be on their own.
A Few Considerations
An in-home portable dog kennel should be roomier than a traveling kennel, but small enough to place in areas of the home where the animal can interact with family and guests. Also, housebreaking is more successful when a dog is in a confined space. If the dog is a chewer, you might have a preference between nylon, plastic and metal portable dog kennels.
The dog kennel you select for travel should be large enough for the dog to stand up, turn completely around, and lie back down in without being cramped. A portable dog kennel that is too large takes up unnecessary vehicle space; airline travel regulations demand that portable dog kennels correspond with the size of the dog; trains and boats often have size restrictions.
Nylon portable dog kennels transport easily, fold quickly, and set up with ease. Metal kennels fold, but not as easily as plastic and nylon models. Plastic and nylon kennels are less likely to mar vehicle interiors and exteriors as kennels are being loaded and unloaded. Overall, portable dog kennels are designed to withstand rough treatment.
Cost may be a consideration when selecting a dog kennel; depending on construction and size, portable dog kennels can cost under $50, or in extreme cases, as much as $500. Nylon portable dog kennels are moderately priced, wire dog kennels are a bit more expensive, and well-constructed plastic dog kennels can carry the highest (but still affordable) price tag. |  |
