| First you will want to consider how large your puppy | | | | stretched out with paws extended. Most dog crates |
| will get. It is better to buy a dog crate to fit your full | | | | come in a standard size width which will allow smaller |
| size puppy rather than buying multiple dog crates as | | | | dog to completely stretch out but would require |
| your puppy gets bigger. However if your puppy is | | | | larger dogs to be in a curled up position when |
| small and your crate is larger it is a good idea to limit | | | | sleeping. Your dog should be able to stand up all the |
| the space inside the crate or your puppy, otherwise | | | | way in the dog cage without the top of the cage |
| he might use one side for going to the bathroom and | | | | touching down their head. Very large dogs will most |
| the other side for his cozy den area. You can buy a | | | | likely outgrow their dog crate before they are |
| dog cage that comes with a divider which can be | | | | completely grown. You can purchase some dog |
| used to separate the cage and make it smaller. If | | | | crates on the internet and at pet stores that are |
| you don't have a divider a piece of wood can be | | | | made big enough for large breed dogs. |
| placed in the crate or you can also use some mesh | | | | Be sure to familiarize your dog with the crate when |
| screen. Then you can simply move the wood or | | | | you bring it home. Make sure it is the right size for |
| screen as your puppy grows. This works much | | | | your pet with comfortable bedding inside. It may |
| better than purchasing several dog crates which can | | | | take a bit of training to get your dog to go in the |
| amount to a lot of money. When your dog is big | | | | dog cage at first but he will soon learn it is his own |
| enough you can completely remove the divider and | | | | comfy den. Dog crates should not be used to keep |
| give your dog full use of his dog cage. | | | | your pet locked up for long periods of time. Be sure |
| You will definitely want to consider the length of your | | | | and let him in and out of the dog crate frequently |
| dog when buying a dog crate. The best size is about | | | | and he will learn to go in and out on his own. |
| the length of your dog when it is lying down | | | | |