Dog Kennels | 5 Things to Consider When Picking Out A Dog Crate or Dog Kennel

5 Things to Consider When Picking Out A Dog Crate or Dog Kennel

Thinking of buying a dog kennel or crate? Here are a few things to consider.

1. What you’re using it for. Chances are, one crate isn’t going to work for every occasion so try not to go into the purchasing process thinking you’re only going to need one crate or kennel for your dog. I think two might cover it for most circumstances. You might need one for your house that’s larger and a place that your dog can be in for potty training, while you’re not home, sleeping, etc. You might need another that is smaller and more portable. This one might be used to keep your dog safe in the car and on overnight trips where your dog comes with you.

2. Size. What you’re using it for will help you decide on the size. If the dog is going to be in it all day while you’re at work, make sure it’s big enough for them to walk around in and big enough for a water bowl. If it’s just for short car rides, compact actually might be better. If you’re using it simply for potty training, make sure it’s just big enough for them to to lay down and sleep in. Dogs don’t like to “go” where they sleep, so if there’s room to get out of their bed and walk around, it won’t work for potty training.

3. Where you’ll put it. If you’re going to be using the crate everyday, try to buy something that you won’t mind looking at and that fits into the space you have. It might go in a corner at the end of the sofa and have a dog crate cover over it. Your dog might actually like the fact that it’ll seem like a little cave.

4. What it’s made of. Consider whether a Wire Dog Crate, Plastic Dog Crate or a Mesh Dog Crate
will be better for you. A wire one will give you the option of leaving it uncovered, but a plastic one will be darker and more cave-like. Most dog owners know whether their dogs like dark covered spaces or bright open ones. If your dog is being potty crate trained, consider that you might need to clean up messes and make sure the crate would be easy to clean. Only buy a mesh crate if you dog isn’t a chewer.

5. Where to buy it. Prices vary widely, so make sure to shop for the best deal. Stay away from the cute small pet shops and look closer at the deals online. If you can find a place online with good shipping prices, the price of the crate or kennel will almost always be better than what you can find in a pet store. Plus, when you buy online (like on Amazon), you can read lots of reviews before purchasing., a plastic dog crate  or a mesh dog crate will be better for you. A wire one will give you the option of leaving it uncovered, but a plastic one will be darker and more cave-like. Most dog owners know whether their dogs like dark covered spaces or bright open ones. If your dog is being potty crate trained, consider that you might need to clean up messes and make sure the crate would be easy to clean. Only buy a mesh crate if you dog isn’t a chewer.

Filed Under Advice, Choosing a Dog Crate or Kennel, Kennel Covers, Large Dog Kennel, Plastic Dog Kennel, Shopping, Small Dog Kennel, Wire Dog Kennel | Leave a Comment

Tagged With , , , , ,

Comments

Leave a Reply