How to Insulate a Dog Crate

How to Insulate a Dog Crate [Wire and Plastic Crate]

Like anyone else, dogs in their crates need shelter in cold weather and a place to escape the direct sun in warm weather. To make sure your dog is comfortable in their crate, you need to know how to insulate a dog crate for the cold and warm seasons and also for travelling. Dog crates … Read more

How to Fold a Dog Crate

How to fold a dog crate instructions

Crates are important to dogs as the crate can make them feel safe and secure.  Crates also are a traveling essential. Read on for step by step instructions on how to fold a dog crate. All foldable metal crates are quick and easy to assemble and disassemble, making them ideal for those travelling with pets.  … Read more

How to Stop Your Dog From Crying in His Crate

How to Stop Your Dog Crying in it’s Crate

Pet parents often struggle with a dog who cries in his crate.  They don’t know why their dog is crying or how to stop it.  This blog post will teach you how to stop your dog crying in his crate and will provide you with a process to follow when your dog is crying. A … Read more

How to Secure Your Dog in the Cargo Area of an SUV

How to Secure Dog in Cargo Area of SUV

The cargo area of your SUV is the safest place to secure your dog.  But the question remains: “How to Secure Your Dog in the Cargo Area of an SUV.   Making sure your dog stays secure and comfortable while travelling is very important. The good news is no matter what size SUV you have, you … Read more

How to Secure a Dog Crate in the Backseat of a Car

how to secure a dog crate in the backseat of a car

A dog crate is the safest way to secure your dog in a car.  In fact, according to Cesar Milan, dog crates are the safest method of securing your dog in the car when it comes to the dog’s safety as well as the prevention of distractions while driving. Now how to secure a dog … Read more

How to Crate Train a Dog Who Hates the Crate

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Why do some dogs hate crates and others love them? I used to feel so bad because my puppy, Layla, hated being confined in her crate and would cry whenever we put her inside one! But now she loves her crate – it’s a special, safe place to call her own.  It has a lot … Read more

How to Crate Train Your Dog

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  Crate training will take some work, but if you go about it the right way, it can be fun for both you and your dog!  If you properly train your dog to use the crate, he will see it as his place of refuge and will willingly spend time in it. Crate training can … Read more

Is it Cruel to Crate a Dog at Night?

is it cruel to crate a dog at night

If you are a new dog owner or just new to crate training, chances are you maybe be somewhat freaked out.  Your dog may howl and bark up a storm when you leave him in his crate at night. Is it cruel to be crating your dog at night? Many people refuse to crate their … Read more

Taking Care of a Dog on Crate Rest

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Dogs, just like people, can get sick and need medical attention.  While a hospital stay can be frightening for a person, it can be even more so for a dog. If crate rest is prescribed for your dog, either after surgery or due to an illness, you can make the time more enjoyable for both … Read more