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Getting a new puppy can be exciting for the whole family. You can't wait to get the puppy to its new home so it can play and become familiar with its new owners. But wait! There's one thing you forgot about - house training! Training your puppy to "go" outside is no picnic, but it is much easier with the use of dog cages.
Puppy Space
Dog cages or dog crates enable you to provide a bed and small "home within your home" for the puppy. The cage will be the puppy's own space, sort of like a dog house when outdoors. A crate can serve several purposes. It gives the dog a safe, secure place to sleep. A cage makes training a lot easier because dogs usually won't go to the bathroom where they eat and sleep. It also keeps your dog in a contained area so he doesn't roam the house freely. He won't be chewing wires and furniture, pottying or doing whatever else when you're not looking.
So if the dog cage is used as the puppy's special bedding area from the beginning, it won't take long to train him to go outside. He'll learn to hold it until time to go out in order to resist going where he sleeps and/or eats.
Features to Consider
When browsing various stores for puppy cages, there are some features to look for before buying. You can check online and view photos, features, puppy crate sizes, etc. to get an idea of what's available. Look for those with electro coating or other safe wire coating to prevent chewing. Make sure the cage doesn't have sharp, welded edges that can cut the dog or one of the owners. Look for warranties, corrosion protection, and other pet safety features.
Most high quality wire cages feature a durable plastic tray in the bottom that can easily be removed for cleaning. You can place bedding (a dog bed or mattress) on top of the tray. Easy folding features are a plus as well. Look for dog cages that fold easily into a flat, secure position for traveling. Some even have a convenient carrying handle. Another thing to look for is a safety door latch that your dog won't be able to push loose. A reliable door latch will use spring action to pull the latch and secure it into the slot.
Check out online dog supply stores for dog cages and crates, car cages, dog training collars, dog leads and more. Be sure to compare crate sizes to get the right fit for your dog. If the cage is too big, some do feature a divider so you can enlarge the cage space as your puppy grows. You might be able to get better quality at lower prices by shopping online. Dog cages can be life savers for new puppies as well as older dogs!
