How safe is crate training?
Dog crates are the best housetraining tool available. They provide a room for your dog while protecting your home furnishings from damage. However, even a crate isn't an absolute safe harbor for your pet. As per crate manufacturers warnings, you should always remove standard collars before placing your dog in a crate. The only collar we recommend as being safe when inside a crate is Premier's "KeepSafe" break-away collar. Otherwise, your dog is at risk for possible strangulation if his collar or ID tags become caught in the crate's bars. Cratewear bumpers are the only bumpers made high enough to help prevent collar strangulation and other crate-related injuries.
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If your dog wears a collar in his crate, he is at risk for possible strangulation |
I noticed loss of fur on the end of my dog's tail. What causes this?
Dogs have powerful tails and believe it or not they have no control over their wagging. Dogs will wag for many different reasons. Therefore, some dogs wag their tails against the crate's metal bars repeatedly, which causes discomfort and sometimes injury. Injuries like this can be quite painful and they are not always obvious. Even when he is in pain, your dog won't be able to stop wagging. This can also lead your dog to not like his crate, which disrupts the housetraining process. Cratewear prevent this type of crate-related injury.
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My dog has gotten a bloody nose in the crate. What's happening?
Some dogs instinctively like to "burrow" or dig with their noses. When they do this in a metal wire kennel, their nose can become raw or bloody. Cratewear crate pads and bumpers will prevent this type of crate-related injury.
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Did you know:
Cratewear bumpers are the only bumpers made high enough to prevent crate-related injuries. |
What are crate sores?
Most dogs like to curl up against something when they lie down and they end up lying against the crate's metal bars. This rubbing and contact with the metal can cause hair loss and sores, especially in larger breeds. Cratewear bumpers prevent such irritations.
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My dog has broken teeth from chewing on his crate's bars. Is there anything that can prevent this?
Always make sure there are appropriate toys & treats to keep your dog's attention in the crate. Cratewear bumpers help protect his teeth from the wire bars and can be sprayed with a taste deterrent like Bitter Apple. It's better to chew on a toy or on a Cratewear Bumper than to chew the crate's metal bars, which can result in expensive veterinary bills and permanent tooth damage.
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What's the safest way to travel with my dog?
In the car a crate can provide safety for you, your dog, and your passengers.
Cratewear Bumpers provide comfort and protect your dog during sudden stops and turns.
Cratewear allows you to take your dog's "bedroom" with you wherever you go, so your dog will be more at ease in different environments whether in a dog kennel or hotel. Cratewear crate pads can be used in or out of the kennel and are also easily transportable. Metal wire crates are not recommended for airplanes, so you should use a plastic carrier if you intend to fly with your dog, and be sure to consult your airline's regulations.
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Cratewear provides the comfort & security that dogs love! Crate covers can reduce barking and stress. |
I was told that dogs like their crates, so why do I have to force mine inside?
There are many reasons to not enjoy a bare metal dog cage:
• Comfort: when dogs lie down in their crates, they are leaning up against wire bars, which can be very irritating. Cratewear's quilted bumpers provide the comfort they need while also protecting their coats, wagging tails, noses and teeth from the metal. Cratewear's reversible and machine washable crate pads add comfort he'll appreciate.
• Security: wire crates leave your dog exposed on all sides. Crate covers provide den like security.
• Location: separating your dog from the rest of the family can add stress to your dog. Dogs are social animals, so the ideal location is a room full of activity. Your dog will enjoy his new room while still being part of the family. At night the bedroom is an ideal place for a crate so your dog will feel the security of being close to you.
• Time: confining him in his crate for excessive periods of time will be a negative experience for your dog. After housebreaking your dog, we recommend removing the door from the crate so he can enjoy his den any time he chooses.
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Top veterinarians and dog trainers recommend covering your dog crate. |
Some things you can do to make dog crates and kennels more appealing:
- Use Cratewear to make his crate safe & comfortable
- Put appropriate toys and treats inside the crate, which will entice him to go in on his own.
- Feeding your dog in his crate can develop a positive association with it.
- Give your puppy lots of praise when he enters the crate.
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I heard that wire crates are best because they allow the dog to see out. Is this true?
Top veterinarian behaviorists and dog trainers recommend covering the crate. This makes the crate a more den-like environment, providing more security, which reduces barking. Covering the crate will result in a better experience for both you and your dog.
How do I stop my dog from whining or barking the crate?
Again, make sure the crate is in a good location. Veterinarians and trainers recommend covering the crate to give your dog the privacy he needs to feel secure. If your dog can see you, he'll want to be with you outside the crate.Crate covers lower the number of distractions your dog sees, which reduces barking and stress. Note: Dogs that suffer from separation anxiety should not be crated. If you feel your dog is suffering from separation anxiety and is showing clinical signs, please avoid crating him until speaking to a professional.
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Will my dog chew up his Cratewear?
Very few dogs exhibit a desire to chew their own personal beds. Always make sure there are appropriate toys & treats to keep your dog's attention in the crate. Cratewear bumpers help protect his teeth from the wire bars and can be sprayed with a taste deterrent like Bitter Apple. It's better to chew on a toy or on a Cratewear Bumper than to chew the crate's metal bars, which can result in expensive veterinary bills and permanent tooth damage.
