Portable dog crates are a life saver when you need to move your dog around a lot, or if you plan to move the dog crate from room to room in your house.
Assuming at this point that you have properly trained your dog with the dog crate and it uses it each day, you may want to have your crate out with you where you spend the most time during the day. Then at night you might want to move it into your bedroom and this is where a portable dog crate is best.
Portable dog crates tend to be a combination of plastic and wire. This makes them lighter and easier to move around. Although a portable dog crate can be light and maneuverable, it can also be quite hot and not very well ventilated.
Be sure to keep this in mind depending on what type of climate you live in and what time of year it is. Never leave you dog alone in its dog crate for too long. Always make sure you provide your dog some water if they are going to be inside the crate for a long time.
If your plan is to leave the dog crate in an area permanantly, then you might want to look at buying a wire mesh dog crate instead of the portable dog crate. I'll go into the wire mesh dog crate later, but for now keep in mind your needs when it comes to the dog crate.
Advantages:
- lightweight
- Sturdy
- Easy to move
- Provides closed in surroundings on all sides except the door of course (your dog likes that)
- Durable
Disadvantages:
- Not very visually attractive if meant to stay in one place
- Doesn't provide great air flow
- Can be hot for your dog depending on length of time inside and external temperature
Using your portable dog crate under the right circumstances will make all the difference for both you and your dog. A little bit of thought before you go out and purchase a dog crate can save you both money and frustration later on. Just consider your needs and exactly what the dog crate will be used for and you wont have any trouble.
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