Important Facts About Dog Crates and Your Dog

Dogs are den animals. It's their nature. Knowing this, it is important to create a safe area in the home where your dog can call its own little den. I recommend dog crates. They provide a safe, personal area where your dog can curl up to take a quick nap or to distress with a good rope toy.

Now you are probably wondering what type of crate would be best for your dog. The answer to this question depends on how you plan to use it. In other words do you plan on using primarily for traveling with your pet or is it going to stay in the home as your dog's own little place of residence within the house? Do you want a crate that can fold for easy storage or would you prefer a corner pin which you can simply leave in one area of the home? These are important questions to consider before making an investment in a dog crate that you may not use in the way you intended.

When it comes to the size of the crate is all depends on the size of your dog. It is important the dog is comfortable in the crate. It needs to be tall enough for it to stand up to its full height and, wide enough to allow the dog to lie on his side and stretch out. A crate that is too small is bad for the dog both physically and mentally.