How to House Train Your Puppy Using a Dog Crate

To Crate or Not to Crate? Before we got Shadow, we knew we wanted him to be an inside dog. This meant that we needed a place for him to spend the night and not get into trouble. A dog crate seemed like it might be a good answer. I will admit that initially I [...]

A Large Dog Cage for Your Puppy?

I wonder how many people have bought a large dog cage because a friend told them how it would help keep Fido out of trouble. Well, I am here to tell you that it’s true! I’ve known a number of dogs over the years. If left all alone, these wonderful, gentle animals can cause all [...]

Suitable Kennel Flooring Equals a Happy Dog

Most dogs, outside dogs in particular, do not need to be spoiled and pampered.  In fact, dogs are quite resilient animals and they can adapt easily to different circumstances, such as when you take the dog with you on a holiday or to see family. (Although this particularly applies to older dogs; puppies need a [...]

Never Too Late for a 42 Dog Crate

Crates Are Cruel? When I was growing up, our dog lived in our backyard. He had a large, fenced in back yard and a dog house in which to sleep. Twenty years later, when it came time for us to get our first dog crate after reading about the benefits, it seems ironic that I [...]

A Dog Kennel for Airplane or Home

From an IDCR guest poster Dogs are a member of a family whether it is the family of one or a family of five. As a family member, they often take trips. If these trips are in an airplane, they need a special dog kennel that is airplane approved.  Home kennels offer a wider variety [...]