Learn the right dog crate style and size to buy? | Veterinarian explains!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 15 มิ.ย. 2024
- So, all 5 of my dogs are crate trained and I am a huge believer in crate training and the usage of routine crate and kennel training throughout the day. You can see my dogs on my instagram: LindsaybutzerDVM!
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So lets talk about what type of crate to buy? I personally love the
simple metal wire dog crates sold at any pet store. These wire
crates come in about 5 sizes, one for Toy breeds, small dogs,
medium size dogs, large dogs and XL large dogs.
What I love about metal dog crates is that they are durable and the dog can see through them and still feel apart of the room. They are also collapsible which is really nice for traveling with them. What I don’t like about them is that if you have a super strong dog, that has anxiety the really can bend the metal bars and cause damage to the crate. But that’s an extreme case and most of my metal crates hold up great with my crazy dogs.
The other type of crate style is an enclosed or dome crate. These come in many different brands also but typically looks like this. These crates still have adequate airflow but not as much peripheral vision. This is a very sturdy crate and harder to destroy than the metal wire crate. It doesn’t collapse like the metal wire one, but it is easy to clean out with a hose if needed.
The third type of crate is a fancier furniture type of crate. I really only recommend buying these when your dog is less destructive at 2 years old so they don’t chew and break this more expensive crate. But I have 3 furniture crates also and my dogs love them.
If you are working hard on potty training your puppy, you will want a crate where they don’t have too much extra room so that they can’t go poop or pee in the crate and move to another area of it to sleep comfortably. You want to train them not to go in their living area. For this you will need a crate where they can easily stand up and turn around and where they have about 6 inches above below and in front of them of wiggle room.
You can use a measuring tool before you go shoping and measure your puppy so you can accurately choose the right size crate.
For your adult dogs the same rule applies. If you notice them hunching over when theyre in there crate, or having to navigate slowly around to turn around to curl up in a ball to sleep, they don’t have enough room and you need a bigger crate.
Being in a small crate is also bad for their health. It causes early onset arthritis and even circulatory problems. So having a bigger crate than a smaller one is always ok in my opionion.
For older dogs that are potty trained you can be very liberal with the crate space you want to give them. This way you can put bigger mattress pads and dog beds inside their crate for them to make sure they’re comfortable.
In my house we built Kennels or runs that are huge. All my dogs are 3 years and older and we already did our potty training, but I keep them in their runs when Im at work or have to leave the house so I know there safe.
And I highly recommend this for all pet owners. No matter how good your dog is, they can always get into something while you’re gone or not supervising them.
Alright guys, I hope this video helped you pick out the right crate, see you next time! Please leave a comment below if you use crate training with your dogs!
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I was very against a crate with my last dog (a tri-county rescue jack russell who was spayed by your dad at Clint Moore ages ago), because I just felt like I was mistreating her to protect my things. And she unfortunately did a lot of damage when we were gone. We recently got another JRT puppy and decided to crate. I was still feeling bad about it until I saw one of your IG stories where you mention crating all your dogs because you wanted to know they were safe while you were gone. That difference in perspective was a game changer for me. Thanks!
Hey Julie! I am just reading this now and that's amazing news to hear that you are happy with your crate training decision! It really is the safest thing for them and your belongings!
Great video, thank you!
Your welcome!! Thanks for watching!!
Great video and information thanks.
Thank you! And your welcome!
GOD BLESSS DOC
what brand of wire crate was shown in this video? Ive been looking but keep finding bad reviews about sharp edges and such ... need a recommendation on a good well made wire crate please.
I need a crate like at 3:30 but with wheels.
I thought the crate was for potty training the puppy it’s hard to buy to buy two crates one for sleeping and one for potty training
Its for potty training, but then they will grow and graduate to a crate that is their safe spot and their home that they will den in. Any vet hospital will take a donated crate or you can try to re-sell your first crate on Facebook market place ect!
Late comment, but a lot of wire crates have a divider in them that you can use while they are small to avoid potty accidents and then take out when they grow bigger.
I don’t believe in crates. I’m 70 years old. I’ve had dogs my entire life. My dad also had many dogs. Not one was ever crated. They were potty trained and didn’t destroy the house. Some people crate their dogs for 12 hours a day. That’s animal abuse.
I’m getting so annoyed! None of these videos give any specifics or show different sizes of dogs INSIDE the crate and no one is giving crate dimensions so I have no idea what to ACTUALLY buy!
Hey! I understand this frustration. Just get a crate that is bigger than smaller if you are worried. Your dog will grow into it and then you will have your dogs forever crate/den for them in your home wherever you decide to put it.
@@drlindsaybutzer that is too vague! I have an adult dog and I need to know what size of crate to buy for her! Like a “if your dog is x lbs buy a crate that is x inches wide , x inches long and x inches wide. Anything else is useless when aim standing in the store!
This channel shows exactly what NOT to do. I do the opposite and guess what - success
People have totally lost theyr mind. “To have your dog safe :)))) wtf
The best crate is NO crate
Not true. Dogs like dens. Stop projecting your feelings on a dog.
@Ilovedogsxoxoxo Dogs like dens? Ask them did you? A crate is not a den.
Maybe you should stop projecting your feelings on a dog! Perhaps we should put you in a crate. See how u like it