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Dog Cage: All You Need To Know
January 12th, 2009
Dog cage are important because dogs, like humans, have an instinctive need for enclosed space to provide them protection, especially when they don’t feel well. A dog crate, cage or carrier is a key item to have for your dog.
If your idea of dog cage is the ordinary plain colored plastic boxes or wire cages, then you will be surprised at the variety of dog cage now available for your four-legged friend. For dog lovers who want a stylish dog crate that fits the needs of both dog and owner.
Wicker cage provide a moderately priced alternative to traditional barred cage. Wooden dog house cage are available for all sizes of dog.
What Dog Cage Should Have
- Made from a strong, coated nylon mesh fabric that is virtually indestructible.
- All fabric should be water resistant.
- Has light color keep your dog cool.
- It has to have reinforced corners and connection points with a durable, zippered escaper-proof door.
- Has D ring loop to allow for padlock use with two poles inserted for fast set up and knock down. These poles should be stored in the pocket or in the bottom for easy and secure transport and should be available in a variety of sizes.
- Dog cage should be made of tough and easy to clean ABS plastic pan with independent pan stop that allows pan removal with closed doors.
Dog Travel Cage
Dog travel cages allow you to easily and safely transport your pet almost anywhere.
Medium to large-sized dogs need over sized cage for travel. While Small dogs can travel in small cage, or in travel bags that you keep on your person.
Once you have chosen one of many appropriate dog cage for you and your pet, you will be ready to travel in style.
Dog Cage Training
If you love your dog, crate train them! Cage training is a very practical tool and, when used correctly, is one of the best ways to promote emotionally healthy dogs.
Some things you need to know about cage training:
- Always bring a new puppy home in the morning and put them in a cage at night
- When coaxing him, give the kennel command of your choice, “Go kennel,” or “Go to your cage,” or “Kennel up.”
- When playing with your puppy, try tossing the puppy’s toy into the kennel a few, random times to get him used to the kennel as a fun place to be.
- Never use the kennel as punishment.
- Always keep the kennel in the same room as you.
- Never release your dog from his kennel unless he is perfectly quiet.
- For puppies, try putting a hot water bottle under the blankets inside the kennel. This helps to mimic the warmth of the litter that your puppy is used to.