| Puppies and grown dogs alike, a dog cage can be a | | | | critical to the well being of some dogs. Other dogs |
| useful dog training tool for any age dog. Dogs | | | | prefer the hustle and bustle of every day life and |
| naturally crave shelter even indoors, they will find it | | | | then a dog cage isn't needed. Be sure to place your |
| under a table, chair or bed, virtually anywhere that | | | | cage near the daily activity of the house, dog are |
| will make them feel safe and secure. By providing a | | | | naturally social animals and usually crave the presence |
| dog cage for your dog you are giving them the | | | | of their masters. |
| security they want in a safe clean environment that | | | | To prevent barking a dog cage cover should be used. |
| you control. Dogs naturally avoid soling their "den" and | | | | Typical dog cages are built of metal wire and are |
| by putting your puppy into a cage you are promoting | | | | exposed on 5 sides but by simply using a cover, |
| them to hold their bladder until they are in an | | | | which can be a towel over the top, the visibility your |
| appropriate area. After dogs have reached maturity | | | | dog has decreases. If your dog doesn't know your |
| from 3-6 months, they gain the ability to hold their | | | | there they won't bark for attention. If you feel your |
| bladder and potty training becomes more possible. | | | | dog suffers from separation anxiety and shows signs |
| Using a dog cage is meant for any age dog, not only | | | | such as excessive chewing and salivation, scratching |
| can it be useful for potty training but also to help | | | | walls, floors and doors (most commonly exit doors) |
| prevent property damage. Keeping your dog inside | | | | and worst case scenario escape attempts through |
| their dog cage while out of the house or at work can | | | | windows and doors, seek professional attention for |
| eliminate coming home to a house full of chewed up | | | | the best way to help your dog. |
| pillows and soiled rugs. | | | | One last thing to make sure of is to get a cage that |
| When trying to decide when to stop using a dog | | | | fits your dog, having too large of a cage can make a |
| cage the answer fully depends upon the dog. Some | | | | dog feel uncomfortable and too small of a cage |
| only use a cage while still puppies but others will use | | | | won't be comfortable. By using the right dog cage |
| their cage as their own place to feel safe their entire | | | | you can relieve the stress of coming home to a |
| life. For older dogs, small children and other pets can | | | | destroyed home and help your dog feel safe a |
| cause your dog to become stressed and having a | | | | secure. |
| place where they can go to feel safe and be alone is | | | | |