Saturday, April 30, 2011

How To Pick The Right Cage For Your Dog

By Debrah Hammond


It would be great if all pet dogs can freely stay inside homes, right? But that isn't always the case. Sometimes, you'll encounter instances that would require your pet to stay out of the house. But, no matter what reason or instance that might be, that wouldn't mean you are just going to cast your dog outside without proper comfort and shelter. As a responsible owner, you must be able to provide the needs of your pet even if it is outside your home. A well-chosen dog kennel would be perfect for your pet.

Select the right kennel

You must look at some considerations before purchasing dog cages. First thing to look into is the size of your pet. Why? The size of the kennel you'll need would depend on the actual size of your dog. Providing the perfect sized cage would offer your dog its needed comfort; a very spacious cage would make it feel very uncomfortable. Just the needed amount of space for curling up, turning around and resting would be great.

Changing weather is an important consideration when choosing kennels. Residing in warm areas would require you to have kennels that are well ventilated. Manufacturers offer the raised type of dog cages to allow greater ventilation coming in and out.

There are some places that have extremely hot weather. So, an air conditioned dog house is an option and the best one there is for this kind of setting. Just remember to always keep the doors closed so as not to waste the expenses spent for the electric bills. For naturally cold environment, a waterproof and well-insulated dog cage would be fit to have. A heated pet bed would also be a good idea.

Portable Cages

Keeping your dog comfortable especially during a travel will be a challenge for you. So if you intend to temporarily cage your dog, you will need to purchase for yourself a portable dog house, which in most cases can be folded if necessary. This will be more comfortable than placing them inside a bulky cage. Make them get used to the new cage first so as not to overwhelm them.

Construct A Kennel

If you are good in constructing cages, you can choose to build your dog cage. This may sound fun but it may be more expensive. If you go through this process, make sure you build a sturdy type of cage.




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