| Getting a dog crate can be a great option for your | | | | There are several times that a dog crate really |
| dog for several reasons. First of all, portable ones can | | | | comes in handy. One is for training purposes. Dogs |
| make transporting your dog a lot easier. They're also | | | | are den like creatures in nature, and will take great |
| perfect for house breaking or otherwise training your | | | | pains to not soil their homes. Leaving them in one |
| dog. Your dog will likely appreciate having a place of | | | | while you are away will force them to build up |
| his own, as well. | | | | bladder control. Be careful though, if you get one that |
| There are two main types of dog crate. One is a | | | | is too large they will have room to use the bathroom |
| wire option. These have several advantages over | | | | in one corner and sleep in another. A good rule of |
| their plastic counterparts. For one thing, they are | | | | thumb is that it should not be any larger than is |
| very sturdy. They make great permanent options for | | | | necessary for your dog to turn around comfortably. |
| crating your dog. They are also open so they can | | | | Another time that a dog crate is really handy is for |
| allow your dog to see everything that's going on | | | | dogs who like privacy. These can be dogs that don't |
| around them. This also prevents a smell from building | | | | get along well with your other pets or dogs that live |
| up. The downside to this option is that they are very | | | | with families that have a high level of traffic in the |
| heavy and not good for carrying or traveling. They | | | | home. Most dogs will appreciate having a place to go |
| also can let a lot of light in while your dog is trying to | | | | when they want to be alone. Putting a favorite |
| sleep. To combat this problem, you can place a | | | | blanket or other bedding in their dog crate can make |
| blanket or towel over the top of it to make it dark | | | | it even more comfortable for them. |
| for your dog. | | | | If you have a puppy and want to buy it a dog crate, |
| A plastic dog crate is much better for transporting | | | | you will likely want to buy one large enough to work |
| your dog. They are the only approved type to take | | | | for your dog as it grows. However, this large of one |
| on a plane, if you're traveling with your dog. They | | | | will not be very comfortable for your dog and is not |
| also provide more privacy for your dog, which some | | | | good for training. Fortunately there are dividers that |
| dogs appreciate. The downside is that they're fairly | | | | can be put into it to partition it out. This will create a |
| flimsy. They are a great option for traveling but if | | | | smaller area for your dog and can be moved as your |
| you're using this dog furnishing daily this probably isn't | | | | dog grows to accommodate their larger size. |
| the best option for you. | | | | |