Uses for Dog Crates
John Schwartz
If you own dogs, chances are you've either used or considered
using dog crates for puppy training. Or you've planned a trip and
wanted to take your best friend along and thought about them as
pet carriers. But while puppy training and animal transport are
important considerations, dog crates serve another purpose that
might be even more important for your pets quality of life a safe
den.
Dog crates offer an enclosed space that canines naturally crave.
Millions of years of evolution have instilled this desire. That
being the case, its very important while puppy training that you
teach your pet early on that his crate is safe and a good place.
Never use it as a form of punishment!
Another use for dog crates beyond puppy training is as a place to
recuperate from an injury or illness. This is especially
advantageous if you have two or more dogs. Sick and injured
animals, canines included, seek solitude while healing. They can
be temperamental and even dangerous, even if normally
mild-mannered and sweet. A crate offers a perfect solution.
In the home, placing dog crates in areas you frequent is
important. Your pet wants to be around you and your family as
much as possible. So take care to put his crate in a good
location the kitchen, bedroom, family den. Again, during the
puppy training phase this is a good thing to keep in mind so you
don't inadvertently train your dog that his enclosure is a
punishment area.
Finally, dog crates double as beds for many dogs. Choose a soft,
cushioned bedding for the floor of his new crate. At the
beginning, while puppy training, you may want to opt for a
washable material, until he learns not to soil it.
John Schwartz is the owner and webmaster of
http://puppies-dogs-supplies.com
. He lives in East Texas with his
wife, Shannon, who owns a dog rescue 'no kill' shelter.
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