| Wondering what type of dog cage best suits your | | | | cages used for transporting your pet. If you are |
| dog? It can be a little confusing, especially with the | | | | going to invest in this type of cage, which is usually a |
| huge variety of dog cages currently on the market. | | | | bit more expensive than other types, then make |
| There is everything from the large, heavy duty | | | | sure the one you purchase is also an airline approved |
| travel crates to cutesy little decorative things that | | | | carrier. In other words, if you are going to invest in |
| look more like a piece of furniture than a dog cage. | | | | this make sure it really can do all that it is supposed |
| Folding wire cages are the cheapest you can buy. | | | | to. If you travel with your dog at all, even by vehicle, |
| They are serviceable and quite practical for | | | | this is still the best type of crate or cage to buy. |
| transporting or crate training your pup. They don't | | | | Then you have the cages that are made to look just |
| really provide him with a safe quiet place to retreat | | | | like a piece of furniture, like an end table for example. |
| to necessarily, as they are usually open on all four | | | | They are cute, blend in fantastically with the furniture |
| sides but you can easily cover the top and a couple | | | | and are great for the smaller type dogs. |
| of sides with a blanket, if necessary, when you want | | | | When determining what type of cage is best for |
| to provide your pup with some quiet. I have often | | | | your pet you need to consider the size of the dog, |
| used these for crate training a pup and for restraining | | | | and its habits and tendencies. If your dog is large, or |
| him in at night, though I usually would cover up a | | | | it's a chewer and you plan on your dog spending a bit |
| good deal of it so that it stays dim, just making sure | | | | of time in its cage, I'd suggest a hard plastic cage, |
| there is enough opening to provide good ventilation. | | | | similar to the travel pens. |
| The soft dog cage is quite popular these days, mainly | | | | If you will only be using your cage for crate training, |
| because they look cute and they are also nice and | | | | and once that's done your pup will be given free rein |
| warm and cozy. They are fairly durable, though if | | | | for the most part in your home, or if you have an |
| your pup is a chewer, or is going to get very big | | | | outdoor cage where your pup will go when you |
| they may not be practical. They are, however, great | | | | aren't home, then you can probably get by with a |
| for the small breed dogs--again, providing they're not | | | | simple wire cage. |
| going to chew at it. | | | | If you are after something that will blend with your |
| Wicker cages look lovely, and blend right in with your | | | | furniture, and if you have a smaller breed dog then |
| furniture. Because of this, many people opt for this | | | | you could easily choose either the soft dog cage or |
| style of cage when they choose an indoor cage. | | | | the small, furniture cage. |
| Again they are better suited for smaller breeds of | | | | Whatever you decide on getting, remember a dog's |
| dogs. | | | | cage is his home, and should offer him security and a |
| Sturdy plastic cages with a door at the front and air | | | | quiet place to rest when needed. |
| vents along the side and top are the most common | | | | |