Choosing a Crate
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by Suzy - Online Dog Coach
Size:
When crate training a dog choose a crate that is large enough for your dog to stand, turn around, and lay down comfortably.
When crate training a puppy, get a smaller crate that fits his/her current size, and replace it with larger crates as your puppy gets bigger. If you cannot afford multiple crates, you can purchase one that will fit your puppy when he is an adult, and place a box or barrier inside the crate so that your puppy has just enough room for him to stand, turn, and lay down. Make sure your puppy cannot get trapped or tangled in the barrier – you don’t want to start puppy crate training from the beginning if he gets scared!
Type:
Choose a safe crate. We recommend the plastic travel carrier crates for training your dog. They will not be able to tear the crate or injure themselves in this type of crate.
Wire and fabric crates should only be used under supervision until you know how your dog responds when left alone in the crate.