How to Choose a Dog Crate
Using a dog crate is a means of giving your dog his own space. It helps him to learn to control his urge to eliminate. Also it is a great way to protect your house when you aren't around from the ravages of a dog who wants to chew, scratch or steal everything he finds and can fit into his mouth. Just as you put a young child in a high chair so for your puppy to use his crate orkennelis also a humane thing and widely accepted. Following are some tips on how to decide which crate is best for your dog.
- Size: Your dog should be able to comfortably stand in his crate without his shoulders touching the top. Be careful not to get one so large as to allow him to eliminate at one end and sleep at the other.
- Safety: You can make your own holding area for your dog but beware of the risks. Your puppy could accidentally swallow harmful objects like wood splinters or blanket. He could also injure himself on a sharp object or get caught in a gap between two parts of his enclosure.
- Proximity: Your puppy's crate should be kept in an area where he is safe and feels comfortable. Don't place the crate near anything that the puppy could begin chewing or scratching in your absence.
