It’s wrong to think that buying a new dog crate is a simple and straightforward task. The fact is choosing the right type of crate for your dog is challenging and maybe overwhelming at times. Well, the sheer number of dog crates available doesn’t make the job any easier.
Once you go out there and start window shopping, you’ll come across several brands and manufacturers, and one thing that makes all them the same is that they claim that their dog crates are heavy duty and durable. After all, durability is the main attribute you’re are looking for. It may be true that durability is an important factor, but it’s not the only thing you should be giving consideration.
1 – Determine the Right Size
This is an important step you shouldn’t be skipping. How in the world will be you able to choose the right dog crate if you don’t even know the size you’re supposed to get. Although there is no strict or written rule, it’s goes without saying that it should be slightly larger in size than your dog.
2 – Portability
Portability is a factor that may or may not be influential to your decision on which crate to buy. What we mean here is that you may not be keen on bringing or carrying with you the crate with your dog inside while you travel or simply go outside to take a break and breath some fresh air. Hence, if you plan on traveling most of the time and take your dog with you, purchase a dog crate that still is durable but made of lightweight material and portable in design. However, if the crate won’t leave your home, it is best that you buy one made from steel. Aluminum meanwhile is the one that’s light and portable yet equally strong to that of steel.
3 – Type of Material
It’s safe to bet that you already know that steel and aluminum are the two most common and preferred materials for making dog crates. These two are strong, durable, and will definitely last long. But due to the fact that they are made of premium quality material, you expect a premium price, too. Now if you don’t want to spend that much on a crate, you can opt for cheaper materials like wood. But your challenge is to teach your dog not to chew it.
The key to a successful purchase of a dog crate is accepting the fact that your spending money on an important investment. By making the right pick, you make the most out of that purchase plus you give your dog the favor of getting something which it will comfortable with.
