Which Type Of Crate Is Best For My Dog?

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A crate is the greatest gift you can give your dog. Why, because dogs are den animals and the crate becomes your dog's den. So which type of crate should you select for your dog, the plastic crate or the wire crate? In my opinion there's no comparison the plastic crate is the all-out winner and I'll tell you why. 

If you were to crawl inside of the wire crate and look out where would you feel like you are, probably in jail? The wire crate just doesn't have that den like feeling that the plastic crate does. The plastic crate is darker and doesn't have all those bars. 

If you have a male dog a plastic crate is nicer because your dog can not hike his leg and pee out onto the floor. If your dog does have an accident because of the deep floor there's less chances of any of the mess leaving the crate. 

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I understand that if you're traveling the wire crate might have the advantage because it collapses however it certainly isn't the safest crate for your dog to be in while traveling. In fact the airlines require that you use an approved plastic crate to fly your dog. You don't want to take a chance of traveling with your dog in a wire crate and having a situation arise where you have to slam on the brakes and your dog's leg goes between the bars and your dog gets hurt. 

So now that you have decided on which crate is best for you how big should it be. The dogs crate should be big enough for it to stand up and turn around and lay down. It should not be big enough for your dog to invite his friends over for a party. Actually what I'm trying to say is that if it's too big it loses that den effect where your dog feels that he's filling up the den. 

If you have a puppy then the crate is the ideal way to house train your dog. An added benefit of crate training is that your dog will get past the chewing stage and hopefully never chew up your furniture. 

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When it comes to price I think you may find that the wire crates are slightly less expensive than a comparable plastic crate however in the long run I think you'll find that the plastic crate is the best choice for you and your dog.

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