subject: Wire Dog Crates Can Be Beneficial Both You And Your Dog. [print this page] Your dog is your best friend they are loyal and obedient and anxiously await your return anytime you leave. You would love for them to travel by your side but unfortunately there are situations where this is not practical. Wire dog crates come in handy for those times when you must leave home without your pet and for those times that they get to travel with you but cannot travel freely.
Naturally you would rather your dog was able to travel by your side freely but this is not always possible. There are times when your best friend needs to travel inside a crate. This may sound cruel but you know the truth is that it is best for you and the dog that they travel this way.
Wire cages provide a great space to keep the dog when you're away. It is vital that you provide them with a cage that adequately fits your dog. For this same reason it is important that you monitor the growth of your dog and make that they have not out grown the cage. Wire dog cages come in various sizes and should be easy to match a cage to the size of your dog. When determining the size of the cage you should make sure that the dog has plenty room to lie down, stretch and turn around.
Many wire crates have a handle on the top. This handle is intended to transporting the crate without the dog in it. You should never attempt to lift up a wire dog crate with your dog inside. This can be dangerous and may harm the dog.
Wire dog crates are typically identified by size tags and should provide information pertaining to what size dog is right or what size cage. You should know the size of your dog so you can make sure to get the right size cage. This will help prevent placing your dog in a crate that is too small for them.
While dog crates are great for all your needs at home it is important that you remember that the greatest intended for limited periods of time. They can also be a great way to house train a dog. By placing them in that crate you can prevent an accident from happening on the carpet.
Wire c rates also provide your pet with the chance to escape busy activities of the family but it is important to remember that this crate should not be used for more than four hours at a time. Isolating a dog for longer periods of time can create long-term emotional problems for the pet which in turn may create a difficult pet owner relationship.