Archive for September, 2010
If your dog is easily excitable, he might become upset or anxious when you have a party. With all the new people in the house, it’s more likely that he’ll misbehave because of that added excitement. If that’s the case, leave the door to his dog crate open, and it’s very likely that he’ll sit in there for security and quiet. If he’s more relaxed with the door closed, make sure that’s latched shut as well. But these crates aren’t just a nice addition for the dog. They’re also beneficial to the owners.
Especially if you’re dealing with wooden dog crates, these can serve as beautiful pieces of furniture in your home. However, your dogs comfort should always be the chief concern when it comes to selecting a dog crate. If the unit you pick is lacking in padding, add a dog crate pad inside. This will also help manage odors, as you can easily remove and wash the pad.
I moved to Denver a few months ago with my Siberian husky Sasha. Knowing that I would be driving my old, beat-up compact car through the Rocky Mountains, I decided to go easy on the engine and pack light. Armed with little more than a full complement of clothes, an antique record player, some LPs, an air mattress and the promise of a new career, I pulled into the Mile High City.
The job turned out even better than I had imagined, but a few things went awry within the first few nights. My air mattress popped about three days in, so I was left sleeping on a pile of blankets until I could track down a bed. Every morning I would head off to work, jealous of Sasha and her designer dog bed. It’s pretty sad when a canine is sleeping in comfort and luxury while her master settles for the floor.