National K-9® | Dog Trainers Association


	One option when looking for a crate is wire metal crate that includes a removable metal or plastic floor pan/tray. You should purchase a crate large enough for your dog to stretch out on its side and to sit or stand erect when fully grown. If you have a puppy, it is more economical to buy a wire crate that will accommodate him as an adult, then partition it to the right size. Many wire crates come with a metal divider/partition that can be adjusted as a puppy grows and can be removed when your dog is full grown. If your crate does not have partition, a movable wire or pegboard partition can be made or purchased. Wire crates require assembly and can be taken apart to allow you to move or travel with them easier. There are also models that fold down in one piece with handles to move easier. Plastic crates, often called airline carriers or vari-kennels, can also be used. These crates do not provide as much air circulation and some dogs can chew the plastic.