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May 27th, 2009 by KittyKitty

Most dogs need a dog crate. They provide your furry friend a place to curl up and relax. They are also the best solution for traveling with your dog. Dogs are safer during car trips if they are in a dog crate. You never want to leave a dog in a parked car, even briefly with the windows cracked. You do not want to force your dog to spend a large amount of time in the crate.
 
 A dog crate is a way to give your dog a private space to which it can retreat. Dogs are den animals by nature and like to have their own space. Having a crate gives them the quite space they desire. The dog crate you select will need to be sized so that your dog will be comfortable while in the crate. Measure your dog before buying a dog crate. You will need to add three inches to your dogs measurements to get the right size crate.
 
 If you buy a crate for a puppy get a large size and a divider panel to make it smaller for now. Potty training a puppy is much easier if you have a dog crate. Puppies will not soil the area where they sleep if they can avoid it. It can also be a great way to keep puppies from destructive behavior when puppy needs to be home alone.
 
 Your dog will be much more comfortable in the crate if you add a crate pad. A dog crate pad will also help protect your dog from injuring itself while in the crate. Using dog crate pads makes the crate safer and more comfortable. You want a crate that is allergy and mildew free and machine washable. The soft padding can create a natural den like atmosphere for your dog and may help reduce barking while your dog is in the crate.