Kennels or crates are shelters or confinements for dogs that can offer security to your dog and fulfilling some basic needs. Travel or outdoor exercise might be situations when a kennel or crate can allow your dog to stand up and turn around in it.
They came in many varieties, plastic, wood, wire, or portable carriers made of nylon. There are kennels made from waterproof material that is easy to clean and dismantled when you do not need it. An outdoor dog kennel can be large enough for your dog to have enough room to run and stay happy and healthy.
A kennel is an essential element in dog care, it is useful both for you and your dog. Keeping a dog kennel in the yard is useful if you have babies at home.
Kennels can be designed to resemble a house, a tent, or a cage. Smaller dogs can have a plastic kennel that can be kept inside an apartment. Accessories can add to the comfort of the kennel.
When deciding on buying a kennel, it is important to consider the size of your dog, as it should be big enough for the dog to be able to stretch its limbs. Also, you have to think of how much space is available.
Building a dog kennel is not very time-consuming. On the other hand, there is a wide variety of kennels that you can buy for your dog.
The easiest way to build a kennel on your own is to choose wood as a building material. Cedar or pine are the best choices and chemically treated wood should be avoided as it might poison your dog.
Metal or bricks might be more durable but keeping a kennel made of bricks cool is more difficult during summer, while metal kennels are difficult to warm during winter.
Although a kennel provides safety for your dog, if you feel that it is not a human option to keep him in something that resembles a cage, there is one other option. A wireless fence can help you train your dog to stay away from certain areas, inside or outside the house.
Wireless fences are one of the most useful advances in dog containment. They offer both protection and freedom to your dog. They consist of a wireless transmitter and a pet collar receiver. If the dog is close to the boundaries you set for him, the collar will send a warning signal. In case, the dog goes further on, a mild electric shock follows the warning signal. Such a system will train your dog and he will come to realize where he can or cannot go.
A portable wireless dog fence is battery-operated and transmits a radio frequency signal over a specific area to the dog collar. However, they should not be used on animals younger than six months or larger than eight pounds. They can be used both indoors and outdoor.
A wireless fence is a substitute for a cage. It can offer safety and freedom to your dog at the same time.