How to Buy a Dog Crate

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Look for a cage based on safety and sufficient size.. Don't use a crate that's too big.. Use a crate divider to adjust a crate's size.

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Look for a cage based on safety and sufficient size.

Step 1

Look for a cage based on safety and sufficient size.

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Don't use a crate that's too big.

Step 2

Don't use a crate that's too big.

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Use a crate divider to adjust a crate's size.

Step 3

Use a crate divider to adjust a crate's size.

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Get a wire crate in hot climates.

Step 4

Get a wire crate in hot climates.

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Weigh the benefits of a plastic crate.

Step 5

Weigh the benefits of a plastic crate.

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Consider a soft-sided crate for small dogs.

Step 6

Consider a soft-sided crate for small dogs.

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Shop for used crates online.

Step 7

Shop for used crates online.

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Be patient and positive during crate training.

Step 8

Be patient and positive during crate training.

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Place the crate somewhere you spend a lot of time.

Step 9

Place the crate somewhere you spend a lot of time.

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Encourage your dog to go into the crate.

Step 10

Encourage your dog to go into the crate.

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Feed your dog in its crate.

Step 11

Feed your dog in its crate.

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Start leaving your dog in the crate while you're at home.

Step 12

Start leaving your dog in the crate while you're at home.

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Leave your dog in the crate for short times when you go out.

Step 13

Leave your dog in the crate for short times when you go out.

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Do not use the crate as punishment.

Step 14

Do not use the crate as punishment.

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Don't leave your dog in the crate for extended periods.

Step 15

Don't leave your dog in the crate for extended periods.

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Never keep puppies in a crate too long.

Step 16

Never keep puppies in a crate too long.

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Do not crate your dog when they're stressed.

Step 17

Do not crate your dog when they're stressed.

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