| The Level 2 Heavy Duty Dog Crate | | | | Doors |
| There are two types of heavy duty dog crates. First | | | | Good heavy duty crates have 2 to 3 doors including |
| is the Level 2 crate. The Level 2 crate has tubular | | | | accessibility from the top. Some have split doors for |
| steel frame. Heavy 20 gauge steel wire completes | | | | easy feeding and access to items inside the crate. |
| the crate on all sides, bottom and top. The level 2 | | | | One never knows how aggressive any particular |
| heavy duty dog crate is somewhat lower in cost | | | | animal may be. You will find a split-door very handy |
| than the strongest of the heavy duty dog crates, | | | | especially with hard to handle animals. The small door |
| the Level 3 crate. The Level 2 crate should handle | | | | at the bottom of the front door area is made for |
| most situations quite well but you know your animal | | | | safely inserting food and water for the occupants. |
| so the final decision is always up to you. Some | | | | Colors |
| suppliers say they are offering a "heavy duty dog | | | | Today these strong crates come is a choice of |
| cage" however it is simply a wire type dog crate | | | | colors including black, pink and blue. |
| made from heavier gauge wire. | | | | Sizes |
| The Level 3 Heavy Duty Dog Crate | | | | You can find the tubular steel style crates available in |
| The Level 3 crate is made completely of tubular steel | | | | 36", 42" and 48" sizes both in Level 2 and Level 3 |
| including the frame and all sides as well as the top | | | | strength designations. |
| and bottom areas. This crate is made for the | | | | Some people get the idea that a crate, regular or |
| strongest, most aggressive, most difficult of dogs or | | | | heavy duty is akin to "jail." I assume they feel this |
| other animals. While manufacturers cannot guarantee | | | | way because they have never had an overly |
| the crate will hold what you put in it, it is easy to see | | | | aggressive dog, lovable as they might be, a large dog |
| why a Level 3 crate works for the strongest of | | | | that was not crate trained as a puppy or a lawsuit |
| dogs and other animals. These crates will last for | | | | resulting from a dog bite. Worse yet, they have |
| many years and will most likely be the last crate your | | | | never had a family dog put down because of a dog |
| dog will ever need. | | | | bite. |
| Mobility | | | | Remember also that dogs are "den" animals and |
| These are larger dog crates. They can be put inside | | | | many enjoy their own special place for rest and |
| or outside the home. All heavy duty dog crates | | | | security. Dogs are like children. Sometimes we have |
| should have 4 lockable wheel mobility. They say the | | | | to do things that are for their own good, their safety |
| only thing you can count on is change so be ready | | | | and perhaps their education to improve their quality |
| by making sure your product has 4 lockable wheels | | | | of life and quality of life for all who come in contact |
| on it. | | | | with them. |
| Metal Pans | | | | Solve your big dog, aggressive dog, chronic chewing |
| A removable metal pan is a must no matter what | | | | dog and other problems with a heavy duty crate. It |
| size crate you purchase. It is more important with | | | | is a kind thing you will be doing for your pet. Under |
| heavy duty crates especially if you have a chewer. If | | | | certain circumstances it could actually save his or her |
| you have or have ever had a chewer you know | | | | life. Your dog will appreciate his or her new den. |
| what can happen to anything, dog crates included, | | | | Choose a supplier that has a full line of both Level 2 |
| should the chewer manage access to items, | | | | and Level 3 dog crates when shopping for your |
| especially plastic items. Be sure your crate comes | | | | heavy duty dog crate. |
| with a floor grate as well. | | | | |