| A crate or kennel can be a very handy tool for any | | | | be larger. They need to be big enough that the dog |
| pet owner. They can be used for traveling, training, | | | | can stand, lie on their side, and stretch out. Plastic |
| or as a safe spot for your dog. There are many | | | | ones are desirable for this purpose because they are |
| types of crates and kennels available. They vary in | | | | available in many colors, have removable doors, and |
| size, color, and purpose. The purpose and the criteria | | | | are easy to clean. Some dogs favor wire kennels |
| it needs to meet determine what one is right for | | | | because they like the openness they provide and |
| your dog. | | | | don't feel trapped in them. |
| These items provide protection to your dog if there | | | | Kennels and crates made out of plastic are very |
| is ever an accident when traveling. The crate or | | | | economical and can be used for easy handling and |
| kennel should be big enough for the dog to turn | | | | transportation. Most are durable and have three parts |
| around and low enough to where they can stand but | | | | that can be disassembled and cleaned easily. They |
| not lift their head all the way up. This will make them | | | | may be fitted with wheels for easier mobility and a |
| want to lie down and lying down is safer for them. | | | | bed for comfort. |
| The door latch should be secure and durable. To | | | | When they have a wire frame, the dog gets |
| determine if the crate or kennel is strong enough, | | | | maximum visibility, plenty of air, and the bottom can |
| have an adult sit on it. If it bends then it will not | | | | be slid out for easy cleaning. They collapse from all |
| work. Plastic crates and kennels should be put | | | | sides and are easy to move and store. These are |
| together with metal nuts and bolts so they are more | | | | the most durable you can purchase and dogs often |
| durable and strong. Checking these items will make | | | | like them because they can always see what is going |
| sure your traveling friend will be safe no matter what | | | | on around them. |
| occurs. | | | | Your dog's safety and comfort are very important at |
| Using them for training will mean fewer requirements | | | | home or while traveling. Make sure whatever type |
| to be appropriate and safe. Most owners used a | | | | you choose that is serves its purpose well. Traveling |
| crate or kennel for housebreaking. If this is your | | | | requires sturdy, durable, and more well made dog |
| purpose make sure it is smaller like the traveling | | | | crates and kennels. Home use does not. Research |
| requirements. They will be more inclined to not soil in | | | | what type is best for your size and breed of dog |
| it because they will have to lie there as well. Once | | | | based on the activity it will be used for and then |
| they are house broken they can be given a bigger | | | | make your well informed purchase. This way you will |
| one. | | | | not have to purchase many to fight the one you |
| House crates do not have to be as sturdy and can | | | | need. |