| If your idea of dog crates is the ordinary plain | | | | after his nap or meal. Avoid playing with your pet |
| colored plastic boxes or wire cages, then you will be | | | | until he has done what he is supposed to do. If he |
| surprised at the variety of dog crates now available | | | | has not relieved himself after ten minutes, take him |
| for your four-legged friend. | | | | inside the crate. Repeat the routine after ten to |
| But how important are these dog crates? Dog crates | | | | fifteen minutes. |
| are important because dogs, like humans, have an | | | | Second, crates are important protection from |
| instinctive need for enclosed space to provide them | | | | overeager toddlers. Kids need to understand that |
| protection, especially when they don't feel well. When | | | | dogs need some rest. A blanket draped over a wire |
| dogs feel tired, lonely, or insecure, they naturally | | | | crate will teach kids that their pet needs to rest. |
| want a den or a safe haven and a comfy space they | | | | Third, crates can serve as playpen for puppies when |
| can call their own. Without their own crate, dogs | | | | their owners are not at home. A dog inside his crate |
| tend to develop bad habits and exhibit problem | | | | will not wet the carpet or chew the furniture while |
| behaviors such as excessive chewing, lying on or | | | | you're gone. |
| beside furniture, and clinginess to their owners. | | | | Fourth, crates can serve as sanctuary for an |
| There's good news for dog lovers who want a | | | | overexcited puppy. You need not let you pet dog |
| stylish dog crate that fits the needs of both dog and | | | | terrorize the whole household, and don't feel guilty |
| owner. There are designer dog crates that can fit | | | | that you are restricting his freedom. Sending the pup |
| perfectly in your lifestyle and with your home | | | | to his crate is like sending a child to his room. The |
| furnishings. | | | | dog will know that you are angry and he will feel |
| The crate is a must-have for dogs and can also be | | | | comfortable inside the cage whole you collect your |
| used for a variety of purposes. First, it is ideal for | | | | thoughts. |
| housetraining. You can simply take the dog outside | | | | |