| > | | | | illness. This is especially advantageous if you have |
| Dog crates have many uses, some of which you | | | | two or more dogs. Sick and injured animals, |
| may not have considered before. | | | | canines included, seek solitude while healing. They |
| If you own dogs, chances are you’ve | | | | can be temperamental and even dangerous, even |
| either used or considered using dog crates for | | | | if normally mild-mannered and sweet. A crate |
| puppy training. Or you’ve planned a trip | | | | offers a perfect solution. |
| and wanted to take your best friend along and | | | | In the home, placing dog crates in areas you |
| thought about them as pet carriers. But while | | | | frequent is important. Your pet wants to be |
| puppy training and animal transport are important | | | | around you and your family as much as possible. |
| considerations, dog crates serve another purpose | | | | So take care to put his crate in a good location |
| that might be even more important for your | | | | — the kitchen, bedroom, family den. Again, |
| pet’s quality of life — a safe den. | | | | during the puppy training phase this is a good thing |
| Dog crates offer an enclosed space that canines | | | | to keep in mind so you don’t inadvertently |
| naturally crave. Millions of years of evolution have | | | | train your dog that his enclosure is a punishment |
| instilled this desire. That being the case, it’s | | | | area. |
| very important while puppy training that you | | | | Finally, dog crates double as beds for many dogs. |
| teach your pet early on that his crate is safe and | | | | Choose a soft, cushioned bedding for the floor of |
| a good place. Never use it as a form of | | | | his new crate. At the beginning, while puppy |
| punishment! | | | | training, you may want to opt for a washable |
| Another use for dog crates beyond puppy training | | | | material, until he learns not to soil it. |
| is as a place to recuperate from an injury or | | | | |