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Dog crates come in an extensive variety, from those designed for the miniature breeds such as the Daschund, right up to the giant St Bernard or Leonberger. Dog car crates are particularly useful, saving your car’s upholstery from muddy paw prints and wear and tear, not to mention the obvious safety benefits to both yourself and your pet. Dog cages in the home are widely used by animal behaviourists to correct antisocial behaviour and aid training. The dog cage is not used as a form of punishment, but as a bolthole for your dog, alleviating stress when he is faced with situations that perturb him – for example strangers entering the home. Aggression and antisocial behaviour are often a manifestation of your dog’s security issues. A dog crate provides him with the perfect safe haven.

With the advent of the canine passports, it is now possible to take your pet abroad with you, alleviating you of the guilt of having to leave him behind. Many airlines and ferry companies make provision for the carriage of pets, which is where crates come in particularly handy. Indeed, the airline will not transport your pet without one. You should check with your airline or ferry company - each have their own criteria for the dimensions and specifications of crates for the transportation of pets.

When a dog crate is lined with blankets and toys, and perhaps even a favourite treat, they become much more appealing. When you are introducing your dog to dog cages for the first time, the softly, softly approach is required. Begin by placing one of your pet’s favourite toys a very short distance inside the dog crate and leaving the door ajar. If he picks it up and comes straight out, this is fine. We are just getting him used to the idea at this point. The following day, repeat the process, placing the toy a little further in. Repeat the process, day by day, until the toy is at the back of the cage. You should find that your pet will soon start to settle in the crate and lie down in there by himself. Allow him to do this in his own time. When your dog gets to the stage where he begins nodding off in the cage, this is where you begin to close the gate. Shut the door for a short time, but don't go too far. As soon as your dog wakes up, give him some fuss and open the gate. You need to build up the time he is left in the dog cage very gradually. You'll find he will settle for longer and longer periods.

Puppy crates are indispensable at those inevitable times when you cannot keep an eye on your new pet. By using a crate you save yourself the risk of Fido wreaking havoc, gnawing the furniture whilst you are away. More importantly, with every home strewn with hazards to inquisitive little noses, you save your beloved pet from danger.

It’s a good idea to build an association in your dog’s mind between the crate and sleep. If he falls asleep outside the pen, pick him up and place him inside it. Once he wakes up, if he wants to come out, let him. When next he falls asleep, repeat the process again. In this way you are teaching him to associate sleep with the crate. Eventually, he will go there automatically. Once he has settled into it, you can begin leaving the room and eventually house. Remember, little and often is key rather than leaving him for long stints.