German Shepherd Kennel – How to Choose the Right One Part 1
German Shepherd Kennel
Whichever type of kennel you’re looking for, we’re going to show you how to choose the right one for your dog.
First, we’ll examine a kennel crate, since these can come in very handy for almost any dog owner, regardless of breed.
Crate kennels are a great way to housebreak your german shepherd puppy or dog, as well as providing them a home or den of their own that they can grow to love.
I know my german shepherd didn’t like her kennel at first, but now it’s the first place she goes when she comes in the house and she sleeps there every night.
And let’s not forget the importance and value of a kennel for travel. Whether by car or plane, a kennel can provide a more comfortable, sanitary, and convenient way to travel for you and your german shepherd.
The first thing to consider when buying a kennel crate is the overall size. You also need to consider your german shepherd’s estimated adult size if you would like to get one that will accommodate him or her throughout their entire life.
I personally bought an extra large dog crate 48″ x 30″ x 33″ because my white german shepherd comes from a line of relatively large dogs.
If you don’t know your dogs estimated adult size or are comfortable trading up in the future, you can go with one that is the right size for your dog right now.
The correct kennel size for any dogs current size is as long as it is big enough for them to do three things:
1. lie down
2. turn around
3. stand up
One word of caution: if the kennel is too large, especially for puppies, it may provide them room to use the bathroom on one side, while still comfortably staying on the other side.
This can disrupt using it for housebreaking, and it’s better to use a dog’s natural instinct of not using the bathroom in their “home” by getting one that is just the right size for your dog.
Some kennels actually include a divider panel as well, so you can get the right size for your future full-grown dog, while only providing it just enough room in the meantime using the divider panel.
This is the best of both worlds and the type of kennel crate I bought, here’s mine:
Once you’ve picked out a kennel, then it’s time to put it to use, but it’s very important how you introduce it and use it with your german shepherd, so please read these dog crate training tips first!
If you’re looking for the type of German Shepherd Kennel where you can take and leave your dog, then continue on to Part 2 by clicking the link above.
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August 14th, 2010 at 11:29 pm
I got that exact same kennel from Amazon, love the double doors!
August 15th, 2010 at 12:38 am
Excellent article, I’ll have to try this with Rin Tin Tin (yes, very original name, huh?)
August 30th, 2010 at 6:11 am
Just because you have experience, doesnt mean that you can charge people. Different states have different laws and id check into that before charging. You may have to report your earnings and pay taxes. You really should have some sort of professional training and a certificate to show people. Helping your friends is different from helping a stranger. I do overnight house sitting/dog sitting and I charge 25$ a night.
August 31st, 2010 at 7:24 am
Rottweilers, usually the most dependable of dogs in many circumstances, are named once again in connection with tragedy after the mauling by two rotties of ten-year-old Rhianna Kidd. What is it that occasioned these specific animals, themselves mature domestic pets in a family with five children, attack seemingly the most harmless of subjects? Smell maybe? Shouldn’t we be looking into this? The rottweilers involved have since been put down – why? Wouldn’t it be potentially more beneficial if they were retained for research?
September 3rd, 2010 at 1:56 am
I agree the extra door is a huge help, because of where I have it placed in a corner, sometimes one door or the other is blocked with stuff, so having the second option really comes in handy.
September 13th, 2010 at 11:34 pm
Do they make any with 4 doors? I’m constantly moving things around being able to enter exit through any side would really help.
September 14th, 2010 at 10:00 am
Hmm, I haven’t seen any with 4 doors, but how big is your dog? If it’s a smaller one, you may be better off with a playpen type setup that has an open top, so you could just pick your dog up and out from any position.
September 14th, 2010 at 8:57 pm
I’ve never seen any with 4 doors and I just did a search that didn’t come up with anything but I could also really use something like that. The playpen idea could work too.
September 15th, 2010 at 8:37 am
I also prefer the open top variety because it seems more humane than caging an animal. I know it’s not that dramatic but it still makes me feel better
September 15th, 2010 at 5:19 pm
I started with this then transitioned to no kennels at about 1 year old and its worked out great