think about your dog’s breed, size, and age. Because each breed has a unique size and growth pattern, it’s critical to choose a crate that is right for your furry friend. A proper crate will enable your dog to
If your dog is in between crate sizes, choose the bigger size. Smaller dogs can slip through the grates if you try to get them too big of a crate. How Big Should a Dog Crate Be? Your dog crate should be big enough to allow movement, but you don’t need a lot of extra space. ...
A drop pin dog crate does not have panels that stay attached to each other. Instead, each metal panel is separate and connected with hooks and a metal rod in the corners. It is a bit more complicated to set up and you may need help to line up the panels. If you have a model with...
Crates come in different sizes and designs. Make sure to choose the right crate for your dog’s size. As a general rule, the crate should provide enough room for your dog to sit, stand, and lie down comfortably. But you also don’t want the crate to be too big. Otherwise, your dog...
One thing to remember (because initially I did not) is that Maple is a hardwood and will soak up stain much slower than a softwood. I’m pleased with the ‘two-tone’ look of our dog crate. If you want something more uniform, try to buy all the same species of wood. Here are ...
A good dog crate should allow him to lie down, stretch, stand up, and also turn around easily while in the cage. For puppies, make sure you buy them a big enough kennel; they are more restless and playful than adult dogs. An important consideration for growing dogs is that you should...
Until you can ask your dog to go to the crate, they do so happily and when they get there they look truly happy to get inside and relax, play with a toy, and never cry to get out even with the door closed, then crate training is something you need to spend time on. And until ...
Central Park Paws: How to Assemble and Collapse a Wire Dog Crate: Step by Step Instructions YouTube: Dog Crate Folding Videos Folding a collapsible dog crate is easy. Because most cages have a similar folding pattern, once you get the hang of collapsing yours, you should be able to fold ...
Crate training adult dogs can be a slow process. So remember to be patient. Yourdog can recognizewhen you’re unhappy, so you need to remain calm. Preparing Your Dog Prior to attempting to encourage your dog into the crate, take them out for a walk or a run, depending on your dog’...
How To Crate Train A Puppy Ready to pick up your puppy from the breeder or bring your dog home from the shelter? Make sure you have her crate ready before you bring her home. The crate you buy can be either a wire crate or a hard plastic kennel. I like the plastic kennels because...