| Some people are just "big dog" people. Little teacup | | | | Some people opt to put their big dog crates in the |
| poodles or shih tzus will not do for these folks. They | | | | basement or garage, far away from people. This is |
| need to have a big dog around. If you are one of | | | | probably not a good idea. Dogs are sociable animals |
| these folks that just loves these dogs, you need to | | | | and like to be around their family. Chances are that |
| get your dog a big dog crate. If you like to travel | | | | you want your dog near you too, so find a suitable |
| and want to take your big buddy along on trips, it is | | | | place in the general living area of your home for the |
| even more important to get a good, reliable crate for | | | | big dog crate. |
| your good, reliable friend. | | | | Getting Your Big Dog into Big Dog Crates |
| Take the large size of your dog into consideration | | | | You may find that you bring the crate home and |
| when you are purchasing a crate. Big crates are going | | | | your dog rushes right into it and sets up shop. This is |
| to give your pet ample room to move around, lie | | | | not the usual scenario. Most dogs have to get used |
| down and stand up while on the road. You don't | | | | to the idea of the crate first. Start by setting the |
| want to see your dog hunched over when he tries | | | | crate up and letting the dog get used to it being |
| to stand up in the crate. So be sure that you have | | | | around. Your dog may sniff and investigate the crate. |
| more than just enough room for the dog to fit. Big | | | | Be sure to encourage this behavior with praise and |
| crates should be focused first and foremost on the | | | | rewards. Begin putting treats and dog toys in the |
| comfort of the animal. | | | | crate and the dog will soon want to enter in all on his |
| Getting Attractive Big Dog Crates | | | | own. |
| You may have been in homes before that look more | | | | Duplex Crate |
| like the county jail than an actual house where people | | | | If you are tight on space and have more than one |
| live. The big crates in these households look like a | | | | dog, you can save floor space by buying special dog |
| holding cell in the middle of the room. If you have | | | | crates that stack on top of each other. There is a |
| more of a flair for fashion and don't want to feel like | | | | natural divider on the bottom and top of each |
| Barney Fife in the comfort of your home, you're in | | | | respective crate, so each dog will have his own floor |
| luck! There are a lot of crates that are very | | | | of a doggie duplex. These crates do not usually cost |
| attractive and fit in nicely with the decor of any | | | | much more than standard crates and your big dogs |
| home. There are even some that double as an | | | | are sure to love the setup. Keeping big dogs in these |
| attractive and functional table. | | | | crates can simplify the life and space that you share |
| Before you buy your dog's crate, decide where you | | | | with a big dog. |
| want to keep it and clear out the necessary space. | | | | |