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In today’s tough economy, more people are downsizing their homes and cars to get rid of costly excess space. That means items that are easy to store in small spaces are in high demand. For example, in a small apartment, a crate for a large dog can take up tons of space. This is a waste of space if it’s not in use. A collapsible dog crate works just as well as a rigid plastic crate, but takes up a fraction of the space and weighs much less for easy portability.
A collapsible dog pens are easy to store in the trunk of a small car if you need to take it with you. Show dog owners often use dog pens while traveling. Depending on your needs, you can choose a wire crate or a soft-sided pen. Soft-sided pens can feature mesh, which helps air flow through the crate and prevent it from becoming smelly. However, some crafty dogs could easily chew or scratch their way out of a soft-sized crate. Be sure to take your dog’s escape skills into account when choosing collapsible pens. It should be easy enough for you to disassemble, but not easy enough for your dog to do so as well.
When it comes to traveling with a dog, it’s important that their need for a comfortable place to rest and sleep is met. While some dogs do well when an unfamiliar location is encountered, others can be more remiss to explore. Portable dog beds are the ideal solution for providing dogs a haven to feel safe. It’s well known that even the common house dog’s ancient ancestors lived in dens and caves, and dogs too feel most safe when in a similar space. Portable dog crates are practical for travel because they’re collapsible and lightweight, making them great for road trips and long distance travel.
Most professional dog trainers and show dog owners use a portable dog crate to house their dogs while waiting for a competition or dog show. Portable dog crates can also work great for puppy crate training.
My puppy, Sasha, is a French bulldog. I got her almost one year ago on my birthday as a gift from my husband, Gary. I was ecstatic upon opening a big box that had secretly been ventilated to find that it had a 7-week-old puppy inside. She was wearing a lavender dog collar with tags that read “Sasha,” the name of my favorite stuffed animal growing up. And now it was almost as if she had come to life.
After admiring my new four-legged friend for several hours we promptly went to the pet store to pick up the necessities for Sasha’s wellbeing. On our list was: food and water bowls as well as puppy chow, a dog exercise pen, a cozy puppy bed, a matching lavender leash and a few toys. I was so excited I forgot to get any grooming supplies, oh well; I knew I could find them online.
Dogs don’t care that there’s a blizzard outside, they need their exercise! Instead of letting man’s best friend run wild through your home, try using a dog exercise pen. They’re easy to put together, collapsible when you need to store them away, and give your dog plenty of room to run around safely. Dog pens aren’t just for exercise, they can serve multiple purposes.
Dog exercise pens are great for temporary containment, especially if you need to keep them out of sight while an allergic guest is over. For dogs that are on crate rest but have anxieties about being cooped up, a dog pen set to a smaller size gives them a great place to rest anxiety-free. When you take the pen apart, you can use the individual pieces to create barriers or gates in doorways. Now your dog won’t be able to sniff through the food in the kitchen when you’re preparing meals.
Let’s face it, we all like to have our dogs with us wherever we go, but often unattended dogs can get into trouble. Whether outdoors in the backyard, or relaxing at the beach, a portable dog crate is an excellent option. While portable dog crates can’t house dogs of all sizes, most are effective with small and medium sized dogs. Having a portable dog crate also eliminates the need to have the dog tied up, and we all know how dogs always find away to entangle themselves! It’s possible to find portable dog crates in a wide range of sizes suited for most dogs, and portable dog crates can also be used for other pets including cats, rabbits, and chickens. For travel and camping, portable dog crates are ideal for pets that like to spend time outdoors near their owners.
Depending on the model, some portable dog crates can be attached to each others and used to form a more substantial fence. This is ideal for owners who have open backyards, and want their pets to be able to go outdoors but not escape from the yard.
Have you ever noticed that when you yawn, your dog yawns with you? Crazy as it may seem, recent scientific studies have proven that when a human yawns that yawn is contagious to dogs, indicating that they may be capable of empathy.
Dogs have proven to be skillful at reading human intentions, picking up human hand gestures, and other behavioral cues. If your dog is yawning, it may be time for him to go into his dog crate to get some shuteye.