subject: How To Purchase the Right Dog Crate [print this page] You will first want to consider how large your puppy will get this will help to determine what size crate to buy. It is a good idea to buy a dog crate that will fit your full grown puppy rather than buying several dog crates as your puppy gets grows. Although if your dog is small and your crate is large it is wise to limit space inside the cage with a crate divider. If not your puppy may otherwise use one side for the bathroom and the other side for his den area. You can purchase a dog cage that comes with a divider these can be used to separate the cage and make it smaller. These type of dog cages are available with dividers at KozyDogs.com You can also try using a piece of wood or screen which can be placed in the dog crate. Simply move the wood or screen as your puppy gets bigger. As soon as your dog is big enough remove the divider and let your dog have full use of the entire crate.
Always consider the length of your dog when buying a dog crate. The best size crate is one that is about the length of your dog when lying down stretched out. Learn how to measure your dog for crates at KozyDogs.com. Most dog crates will come with a standard size width. This allows smaller dogs to completely stretch out, but requires bigger dogs to be curled up when lying down. Your dog should be able to stand up in the dog cage without the top of the cage pressing down their head. Extremely large breed dogs will most likely outgrow their dog crate before they are fully grown. Dog crates on the internet and at pet stores are made big enough for large breed dogs.
Be sure to let your dog get used to the crate when you bring it home. Make sure it is the correct size for your pet with comfortable bedding inside. It may take a bit to get your dog to go in the dog cage at first, but he will learn very quickly. Dog crates should never be used to keep your dog locked up for extened periods of time. Be sure and let him in and out of his dog crate often and he will soon learn to go in and out on his own.
