Wire dog cages are a good buy as they are less prone to being chewed in the early days of cage training your pup.

The dog cage should be long enough to allow your dog to stretch out flat on his side without being cramped up and high enough to allow your dog to sit up without banging his head on the top. It is worth remembering that a dog cage that is too large defeats the objective of providing a secure “den” and will not promote good bowel control. A dog will not like to soil his bed so he needs just enough room for his bedding to fit.

If you want to purchase a dog cage that is big enough for your dog when fully grown, then either purchase one with a divider panel inside fill the cage with plenty of bedding to help your dog to feel snug, safe and secure.

A cage cover can be a good idea as this will darken the inside the dog cage and help to settle your dog by reducing any distractions he can see outside his cage. If you do not want to go to the expense of a cage cover, a blanket will suffice but if you do use a blanket remember that it is important to make sure there is adequate ventilation in the cage

When should I start to train my dog?

It is better to start dog cage training when your dog is still a puppy, as it takes longer to train an older dog.

How long should dog cages be used?

When your dog has gone past the chewing stage (usually between ten and twelve months old) is a good time to stop the training, but your dog will probably enjoy using his dog cage as his own special “den”. If you decide not to keep the dog cage, slowly and gently wean your dog off it.