Archive for March 9th, 2010
One of the most important things to purchase when you’re welcoming a new puppy into your home is a dog crate. The dog crate acts as not only a place where your puppy can sleep, but a place where they can feel safe in a foreign location. When buying a dog crate, first make sure it’s big enough to last through at least the first year of the dog’s life. It’s not uncommon for puppies to double in size in the first year. You will also want to buy blankets or dog crate pads so that your puppy stays warm and comforted.
Whatever kind of dog crate you decide to buy, you will want to ensure that it is fully closed and locked when the puppy is in it. If one of the clasps is loose for example, your puppy could press against the crate door and catch their foot in it.