| Many dog owners have reported great success with | | | | toy breed, and you don't want to stuff a huge dog |
| using dog crate training. If you are interested in using | | | | into a crate that is meant for dogs half his size. Use |
| a crate to assist in your dog training plans, there are | | | | good judgment when considering dog crate sizes. |
| some considerations. You don't want to cram a large | | | | Many people fail to consider how tall the dog is when |
| breed into a crate that is too small. Likewise, you do | | | | buying the crate. Your dog won't be lying down |
| not want to drop a toy breed into a crate meant for | | | | constantly while in the crate. He will want to stand up |
| a Great Dane. There are many types and sizes of | | | | and stretch his legs, so plan the right dog crate sizes |
| crates available, so choose the right one for your pet. | | | | with this fact in mind. The ceiling of the crate should |
| How Do Crates Help with Training? | | | | be about six inches higher than the dog's height. That |
| Wolves are the wild cousins of the everyday | | | | provides your pet with ample room to stand up tall |
| domesticated dog. In the wild, wolves sleep and | | | | and not get a cramped neck from being hunched |
| spend time in their own little dens. Since dogs are | | | | over. |
| related to wolves, they share the instinct to have a | | | | The same measurement goes for the length of the |
| den or space of their own. This instinct helps when it | | | | crate. Dog crate sizes should allow for six inches in |
| comes time to train your animal. By using a crate as | | | | addition to how long your dog is. This will allow your |
| the dog's own space, you will provide it with a | | | | dog to move around and get comfortable. Take the |
| comfortable place to stay out of trouble while you | | | | height and length into serious consideration when you |
| are away and a great spot to sleep at night. Using a | | | | are buying a dog crate. Here is a quick list that may |
| crate can be the best tool in the process of | | | | be helpful. |
| housebreaking. | | | | Dogs up to 25lbs - a crate that is 24 inches high |
| Picking the Right Dog Crate Sizes | | | | Dogs up to 40 lbs - a crate that is 30 inches high |
| There are many choices for the size of dog crate | | | | Dogs up to 70 lbs - a crate that is 36 inches high |
| that you will pick. You may want to talk with a pet | | | | Dogs up to 90 lbs - a crate that is 42 inches high |
| store employee or veterinarian to find out what they | | | | Dogs up to 110 lbs - a crate that is 48 inches high |
| recommend. Think about the size of your dog, and if | | | | Dogs over 110 lbs - a crate that is 54 inches high |
| it is still a puppy, think about how big the dog is going | | | | Weigh and measure your dog and keep this list in |
| to get and plan dog crate sizes appropriately. You | | | | mind when you are finding the right dog crate sizes |
| don't want to get too big of a crate if you have a | | | | to keep your pet in. Keep the dog's comfort in mind. |