Tips On Finding The Most Suitable Dog Cage
Posted on February 27th, 2010 by Fran James
If you are thinking of buying a dog cage, I am sure you have probably found it quite confusing. The reason for this is that there are so man available for the small, decorative, cute models, that look more like a piece of furniture, to the larger, heavier duty travel dog cages.
The folding wire cages are one of the most popular and usually cheapest models around. They are very useful for crate training your dog and for travelling. They are open on all sides which can be a disadvantage as it does not provide a quiet area for your pet to retreat to. This can be remedied though by simply placing a blanket over the cage.
A popular chice nowadays is the soft dog cage. They are popular because they look cute and thay are nice and warm and cozy for your dog. Although they are quite durable, you may run into problems if your dog likes to chew things or is going to grow a lot bigger. They are ideal for the smaller breeds of dogs.
The next type is the wicker dog cage, which is one of my favorites. It will often blend in with the furniture at home and so is ideal if you plan on keeping the cage indoors. As with the soft type of cage, these types are best suited to small dogs.
For transportation purposes the most common type used is the plastic dog cage. These come with a door at the front of the cage with vents on the side and top. They are often more expensive than the other types. If you are going to invest that extra money in one of these, it is worthwhile buying one that is airline carrier approved. For travelling on a car, I prefer this type over the wire cages.
When deciding on what type of cage to buy you should also consider both the size of your dog and his habits. If he is a chewer or if he is large, I would recommend buying a hard plastic carrier type cage. This is especially so if he is also going to be spending a lot of time in it.
No matter which cage you decide to purchase, this is going to be your dogs new home. As such it should be a cage that provides him with security and a quiet place that he can rest.
Fran writes lots of articles on the dog travel cage and about how to find dog cages for cars online.
