Cheryl Walker

Let’s take a look at whether using your dog crate during firework season can help your nervous puppy and how to successfully use their crate the help them stay calmer. Is your dog crate trained properly? How do you know if your dog is crate trained properly? They are happy to go into the crate, … Read more

Will your dogs not use their crate? Won’t they settle down when they’re in their crates? Are they just sitting, waiting to be let out again? Let’s take a look at why this might be happening, and how to fix it. Why don’t my dogs rest in their dog crates? Do they love their crates? … Read more

We’re a big fan of covering our dog crates to help our dogs feel secure and cozy. However, there are several crate cover options on the market that suit different environments and different dogs. So whether you’re looking to quieten a noisy puppy, calm an anxious rescue, or keep your hot dogs cool in the … Read more

A dog crate *can* be used as a whelping box, but there are some important considerations to keep in mind and perhaps some adjustments. Usually, dog crates are selected to be as small as possible for the dog you have, so using their normal crate will be out of the question. What is a whelping … Read more

It’s not always easy to spot signs of stress in crated dogs but when you start to crate train your dog, it’s essential to be observant and spot the signs of stress, go back a step and take the training slower. If a dog being trained to enjoy their crate feels stressed, the training will … Read more

Looking for an alternative to those bland, ugly wire dog crates? Don’t want to or have the skills to build your own dog crate? We’ve found some of the best decorative dog crates available which still do the job but look a whole lot better. Wooden dog crate with a divider Dog crates with dividers … Read more

Handy with a hammer? Wizard with a welder? Savvy with a screwdriver? Maybe you’ve considered building your own dog crate. Let’s take a look at your options. Why would you want to build your own dog crate? Aesthetics The main reason people turn to building their own dog crates is usually because they can’t find … Read more

If you’re still trying to decide between buying a plastic crate, or a wire metal dog crate, whether for the home or the car, let’s take a look at the pros and cons for each. We’re going to cover the basic styles of both plastic and metal dog crates, and look at airline crates and … Read more

Whether you want one in the lounge and one in the bedroom, or you’ve got two puppies to train, you’re probably wondering whether to have two crates or one. Let’s take a look at your options and what’s best for your situation. Will crate training with two (or more) crates be confusing? Crate training with … Read more

It’s never too late to crate train a dog but with an adult dog you may have to deal with some negative associations your dog may have made with crates previously. As long as you take it slowly with lots of positive interactions, you can crate train a dog at any age. Reasons you might … Read more