Today, dog crates are a dog’s little den within your house. Dogs enjoy having their own private sanctuary just like humans do. For millennia dogs would dig deep dugout holes in the ground wherever they were to protect themselves from other prey as they slept soundly at night. This innate need still persists within a dog’s DNA. You can help make them feel more comfortable with any one of the different types of dog crates on the market including a wicker dog crate.
Dog crates come in every conceivable size to fit the smallest Pomeranian to the largest Great Dane. The following is a list of the traditional sizes of dog crates which includes the wicker dog crate: 1) 18″ – 22″ length is called an Extra Small Dog Crate, 2) 24″ length is called a Small Dog Crate, 3) 30″ length is called a Medium Dog Crate, 4) 36″ length is called an Intermediate Dog Crate, 5) 42″ length is called a Large Dog Crate, 6) 48″ length is called an Extra Large Dog Crate and 7) 54″ length is called a Colossal Dog Crate.
Dog crates are great because they allow you to leave your home knowing that your dog is secure in crate that will keep it from destroying your house when you are away. Also, a wicker dog crate is light enough that you can take your dog most places you travel when driving your car. You don’t have to worry that your dog might interfere with your safe driving if it is securely placed in the crate. Most importantly, a crate will allow you to crate train your dog for proper toilet training. There is abundant literature on crate training puppies and dogs in the correct manner that can be found on the Internet.
While wicker dog crates are quickly becoming one of the most purchased dog crates on the market there are some things you should know about a wicker dog crate before you buy one. Actually these crates are not made of real rattan wicker because that would be dangerous for your dog as they could choke on the wicker if chewed. The crates are made of a rattan-looking plastic that is sturdy and durable.
However, one caveat of purchasing a wicker dog crate is that you should avoid this model if your dog is a “chewer”. Determined “chewers” have been known to chew through the plastic material and escape in the process. Although you probably would have sufficient time to determine that the dog has been chewing the crate it simply does not make sense to invest in this type of crate if you know in advance that it will be ruined by your dog’s chewing habit.
If you are confident that your dog is a candidate for a wicker dog crate there are many beautiful models on the market today. They are stylish and can even replace end tables as a piece of furniture in your main living space. Many customers report that they are thrilled with their purchase and note the aesthetics of the crate were one of the reasons that they were most pleased with the purchase.