| How will I know what dog crates to purchase? What | | | | removal with closed doors. Lastly, its handles should |
| are the features of good dog crates? These have | | | | be made of a comfortable plastic. |
| been the questions bogging the minds of dog | | | | Some tips for crate use are as follows. When telling |
| owners. | | | | your dog to use his crate, use such commands such |
| A dog crate should have the following features. It | | | | as "kennel" to get the dog accustomed to using his |
| should be made from a strong, coated nylon mesh | | | | crate. Give him meals or treats in the crate and leave |
| fabric that is virtually indestructible. All fabric should be | | | | the crate's door open. Place some washable bedding |
| water resistant. Light color crates are best to keep | | | | and toys in the crate to make the dog more |
| your pet cool. It has to have reinforced corners and | | | | comfortable. |
| connection points with a durable, zippered | | | | When making use of the crate to discipline the dog |
| escaper-proof door. D ring loop should allow for | | | | or stop unacceptable behavior patterns, limit the |
| padlock use with two poles inserted for fast set up | | | | incarceration or grounding of the dog from ten to |
| and knock down. These poles should be stored in the | | | | fifteen minutes. When the dog soils the crate, don't |
| pocket or in the bottom for easy and secure | | | | scold and get mad at the dog. Instead, make |
| transport and should be available in a variety of sizes. | | | | arrangements for him to be left by his lonesome for |
| Other features include easy portability so it should | | | | long periods of time. |
| fold like a suitcase with safe and secure bolt latches. | | | | By following these hints, you and your dog can live |
| It should be made of tough and easy to clean ABS | | | | together in harmony. |
| plastic pan with independent pan stop that allows pan | | | | |