| You probably know that puppy crates are | | | | Airplane Puppy Crate |
| unsurpassed when it comes to housebreaking young | | | | These crates are made out of thick plastic (that's |
| puppies. They are also extremely useful for other | | | | why they are also called "plastic" crates). They have |
| types of training, such as overcoming separation | | | | solid walls and ceiling and resemble cat carriers. |
| anxiety. | | | | The two advantages these crates have over wire |
| A lot has been written about how to use crates for | | | | crates are... |
| different types of training. What I feel is missing is | | | | - Because they have solid panels for walls and ceiling, |
| information on crates themselves. | | | | they provide better sense of security for your |
| You see, there are several types of crates on the | | | | puppy. |
| market. Some crates are more useful for training, | | | | - This is the only type of puppy crate you may use |
| others for transporting your puppy (or an adult dog) | | | | to transport your puppy by plane. |
| while some can be used for both. There is even a | | | | If you travel a lot and would like to bring your dog |
| crate that you can use to transport your dog by | | | | with you, you need this type of crate. |
| plane. | | | | Still, for the reasons I outlined above, I prefer wire |
| Let's take a closer look at... | | | | dog crates for housebreaking or any other type of |
| Puppy Crates | | | | training. |
| The most popular types of dog crates are a wire | | | | Polyester and Wood Crates |
| crate and an airplane crate. There are also crates | | | | Like airplane crates, polyester dog crates have solid |
| made out of wood and thick polyester, but these | | | | walls and ceiling. Because polyester crates are made |
| are not as popular. | | | | out of lightweight material, they are easy to |
| Let's take a closer look at each type... | | | | transport. On the other hand, they are the least |
| Wire Crate | | | | sturdy of all puppy crates. |
| As the name implies, a wire crate is made out of | | | | I know a lot of dog owners who use wire or airplane |
| thick wire. In my opinion, this is the best type of a | | | | crates at home but get this type of dog crate just |
| puppy crate for any kind of training. Why do I feel | | | | for traveling. |
| this way? | | | | Wood crates are made either out of solid wood or |
| - It offers the best ventilation | | | | wood and metal combination. They are similar to wire |
| - The most visibility | | | | crates but look "richer" and look more like a piece of |
| - Because it's made out of metal, will last longer than | | | | furniture than a puppy crate. |
| any other type of dog crate | | | | We just went over the major types of puppy |
| And finally... | | | | crates. Choosing the one that fits your needs |
| - Because they have "open" design, wire crates are | | | | shouldn't be difficult! |
| easier to clean than any other type of crate | | | | |