| One of the biggest dilemmas people go through | | | | not completely rely on these recommendations, |
| when looking for a dog crate for their new pet is, | | | | especially if you have a full grown dog. The best way |
| “what size should I get.” This is an everyday | | | | to find the correct size is to measure your dog. |
| occurrence in the dog world and can be a source of | | | | Measure your pet from the nose to the base of his |
| stress for a new dog owner. This article is designed | | | | or her tail and from the ground to the top of his or |
| to relieve some of that stress and allow one to | | | | her head when standing tall. Then pick a cage that |
| enjoy the benefits and pleasures of welcoming a | | | | allows three to four inches of room on any side. This |
| canine member to the family without the stress of | | | | will allow your dog to stand up, sit down, and lie |
| deciding which size of cage to buy for their new pet. | | | | down in his or her crate. |
| Dogs are instinctual animals by nature and are already | | | | If you do have a puppy, it is best to pick a crate |
| born with the instinct to keep their den clean. If | | | | that will accommodate his or her full grown size and |
| properly trained, his, or her crate will be that | | | | pick a crate that will accommodate his or her full |
| dog’s den in your home. Picking the right size will | | | | grown size. That way you do not have to buy many |
| help your new puppy treat his crate like his or her | | | | different dog crates as your puppy grows up. Crate |
| den and use that natural instinct to keep it clean. | | | | dividers come in handy in this situation. You can even |
| Puppies and dogs do not naturally use their den as | | | | build a simple crate divider out of a piece of wood or |
| their toilet, but if you pick a crate that is too big, he | | | | other material. They allow the crate to be adjusted |
| or she will use one corner as the restroom and the | | | | to any size which will not allow your puppy to use |
| other as the clean safe haven. One should be aware | | | | one corner as the restroom and the other as his |
| that accidents do happen and leaving a dog in its | | | | resting place. |
| cage for an extended period of time will definitely | | | | The proper size dog crate is essential when crate |
| result in an accident. Puppies especially need to relieve | | | | training your dog. Make sure you understand the |
| themselves frequently, and a responsible dog owner | | | | basics of crate training and pick the correct size |
| should make sure they are able to do so. | | | | when purchasing a crate for your dog. If done right, |
| Many dog crates come with recommended breeds | | | | you and your pet will benefit from using this |
| that fit them and are fairly accurate, but you should | | | | remarkable training tool. |