How to Buy a Dog Crate
If you've recently adopted a dog or puppy, you might be in the market to buy a dog crate. Dog crates can be used for training purposes, to keep the dog in while you're not at home or to give the dog a place all its own. However you use it, there are some things you should consider when it comes time to buy a dog crate.
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Instructions
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Choose the type of dog crate you wish to buy. Steel-wire or molded plastic cages are the most common, though soft-sided crates are also available.
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Check out styles of dog crates at different pet supply shops and department stores to see which one you'd like best. Take note of the crate's sturdiness and features such as the ability to collapse.
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Make sure the dog crate is large enough for your dog to be able to sit, stand and lie comfortably. The dog should have enough room to stretch out on its side to sleep.
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Get a dog crate with a smooth floor. This provides the best comfort for your dog. The more comfortable the dog crate is, the more likely your dog is to warm up to it.
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Take into consideration that you might be using the dog crate for future pets. Buy a dog crate that is durable and can last for several years so you can use it again when you have a new dog.
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Tips & Warnings
Buy a larger dog crate for a puppy so the dog can fit into the cage when grown. Use a divider to adjust the size of the cage as the dog grows.
Select a dog crate that includes a removable pan for easier cleaning.
Don't buy a dog crate that's too large for a puppy, especially if you're using the crate for housebreaking purposes. The puppy will wind up doing its business at one end and eating at the other, making it harder to train.
Don't buy a plastic dog crate if your dog chews aggressively, as he may wind up chewing the plastic.
