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Dog Cages For Home | Our Guide




Dog cages for home are becoming very popular in the UK and are seen as an ideal response to house train dogs or new puppies. They stop unwanted damage to your property and help to keep your dog safe when unsupervised.

Why use a Dog Crate / cage?

Many people believe a dog cage is cruel to their animals and is used when the dog has been naughty. The truth is the crate / cage is their animals own space. It should never be used as a form of punishment.

Typical uses for a dog crate are:

  • Safety
  • house-breaking
  • protection of property
  • travel
  • illness
Your dog will view the dog cage as his own personal space or a ‘den’. This will appeal to his natural instincts and give him security and reduce any anxiety he might be feeling.
It will take a few days or weeks for your dog to completely adjust to his crate, but when he does he will happily enter the cage on his own accord.
The crate allows for a better relationship with yourself and your dog, especially when you are unable to supervise him.

The advantages of using dog crate for home

dog cage for the home
  • Peace of mind when dog is left at home alone in his crate.
  • House training your dog is quicker and more manageable
  • Allows you to travel more conveniently as your dog will be in his crate.
  • Security and privacy of the crate means your dog will settle easily
  • Dog crate creates a familiar security blanket, which allows you to take your dog to unknown places of visit.
Dog cages for the home are beneficial for you as well as your pet dog or puppy.
Many people think that it is cruel because they wouldn’t like to be locked in themselves.
However dogs are naturalistic-ally  ‘den’ animals and would prefer to be in a closed environment in the wild. A dog cage for home will allow your dog to feel safe, secure and have an area specifically for themselves that acts as their safe haven.

Using a Dog Cage in your Home

A dog cage for the home addresses many of the problems that might appear from owning a new dog or puppy.
Dog cages serve numerous purposes. Here are a few advantages of using a Dog crate in your home:
  • Relieve stress of the owner
  • relieved Stress of the dog.
  • Anxiety reduced for you and your Dog.
  • Prevent damage of property
  • Offer privacy and a comforting area
  • Benefits toilet training for your dog or Puppy.
Your Dog will view his cage as a nice indoor dog home. It will be a security blanket where he can always return to. A dog cage in your home will allow your dog to return to it when they want to rest, to escape any confusion or loud noises as well as adjust to new and strange surroundings.
Your dog will associate the dog crate as his own home, which is very useful when new people arrive or if they are in someone else s care.
For a new young Puppy, the crate is an ideal training aid. It teaches them toilet training and stops them from soiling himself or hurting himself.

Selecting a dog Crate that is right for you and your dog.

It is vitally important that you purchase the correct size dog crate for your dog. A crate that is much bigger than your dog may result in your dog using the cage as a toilet.
Our recommendations for a Dog Crates for Home would be that of a wire crate. There are wooden dog cages available however these can be easily chewed by your dog.
An ideal Dog cages for home would also include a removable metal floor pan. This allows for you to easily clean the tray. The tray also acts as a holder for any spillages.
If you have a puppy always take into account the size they will eventually grow up to. If you purchase a much larger crate cage than your dog, put a small cardboard box inside the cage that they can enter and feel more snug.
For bedding inside the crate we would recommend a bed, blanket or a washable crate pad. The Animate Vet Bed is an excellent choice to be used alongside your Dog Cage in the home.
Location of your Dog Crate – Cage
Dogs are naturally pack animals and therefore they prefer a social environment. Place your pets cage in an area of your house that you spend a lot of time in. The Lounge or Kitchen are ideal for this.
Many people worry that the dog crate has taken up a big area of the room, especially if it is a 48 inch dog crate. You can regain some of your space by using the top of the crate / cage as a storage area. The benefits of purchasing a fold-able and easy storage cage is you can move it into your bedroom at night.
The cage should be placed in a corner, so that you have 2 walls covered, which creates a greater sense of closure for the dog.
Keep the dog cage away from radiators or any doors and windows that might allow a cold draft through.
Ideally the cage should be in an area that you or your family visit frequently so that your dog can see and hear you. Keep it out of direct sunlight and make sure it is well ventilated.

What to look for when buying  Dog Cages for Home?

A dog cage is usually a rectangular shaped enclosure that can be made from a wide variety of materials.
The most common ones are
  • Wire
  • Plastic
  • Canvas
  • Wicker
  • Wood
We would recommend that you start your dog with a Wire dog cage as these are more robust and not so easily chewed or damaged.
Once your dog is accustomed to his dog cage then you can then change to a different material.
Size
This is very important, so make sure you measure your dog and check the guidelines found on this website relating to Dog Cage sizerecommendations by Breed. Please take into account that different breeds of dog might require a smaller or larger cage.
The dog cage you do decide to choose allows your dog to stretch out flat on his side, so that he is not cramped. Your dog should also be able to stand up without hitting their head on the cage.
A dog crate that is too large might defeat the purpose of creating a safe environment as well as controlling bladder control so choose wisely, however a Dog blanket or Dog Cage cover can reduce this issue.
Dog Cage Materials
Avoid cheap, thin wired cages as they are not worth the money and can be easily destroyed by your dog. We recommend the following Wired Dog Crates
The cheaper the material, the more the cage is prone to collapsing and potentially injuring your dog. Any damage done to the dog cage will also make the cage look unsightly.
Dog Cage Dividers
If you bought a large dog cage for your puppy to grow into, a divider is a good product to use to restrict access. This can be achieved by blocking off parts of the dog cage so that your dog feels comfortable, snug and secure.
Dog Cage Covers
A cover for your dog cage allows you to darken the inside of the cage. This will help settle youir dog and encourage them to sleep at specific times, without outside light interfering. You can also use a blanket; however make sure you clean it regularly
Dog Bedding for Cages
We recommend that you get a dog bed that covers the entire area of the dog cage. The Dog bed should not allow for any area to be used for soiling. The bed will act as reinforcement for your dog’s toilet training. Dogs prefer not to soil where they sleep.
There will be accidents however and therefor an easily cleaned and machine washable bed is ideal for such occasions.
Plastic dog beds are also great in this situation as they can be easily removed from the dog cage, wiped and cleaned and then returned to the cage.
Dog Cage beds and liners we recommend:
Blue and Yellow check washable Cushion
Animate Vet Bed
‘Do not Disturb’ Crate Mattress
Dog Cage Accessories
When your dog is inside their dog cage, boredom might occur if your dog is left alone for a long time. This boredom might then develop into destruction of their bed, cage or toys / blankets.
It is therefore a good idea to entertain your dog with toys or treats that pose a challenge to them.
Rubber Weave Ball
Allows your dog to chew on it to keep them entertained.

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