Thursday, June 21, 2012

About Dog Crates | Ramps | Strollers | Dog carriers


Dog Crates
Dog crates are basically cages used for keeping dogs during transportation. They are generally made up of metal, plastic or wire enclosures. Dog crates are designed in such a way that they provide a suitable environment for dogs. It creates a replica of dog’s natural den. The main uses of a dog crate are for taking the pets for a short trip in a car, displaying them at dog shows and many more.

Various kinds of dog crates:
   1.    The first kind is dog crates made up of solid plastic. It is appropriate for travelling purposes such as in airplanes or cars. The only problem of these crates is they take a large space and they are not foldable.
   2.    There is also aluminum made crates present in the market. They can be either folding or fixed. The assets of such dog crate its light weight, rust free and its durability. It acts well as a permanent den in homes or in breeding kennel surroundings and is also suitable for travelling purposes.
    3.    Wire made dog crates are generally foldable but are fairly heavier than plastic or aluminum made dog crates. They facilitate the dog with greater airflow and provide them a clear view of objects with larger range. Wire made dog crates are mostly popular for dog shows. It is also suitable of rest of the purposes.
  4.    The fourth kind is the soft crates which are easily folded and extremely light in weight. They provide a stronger feel of security to the dogs but are not suitable for transportations purposes.

Uses of Dog Crates:

  1.   House training
                       It is one of the most prime uses of Dog Crates. They are used for training the newly arrived puppies at home. If one restricts the dog up to the crate then one can protect him from the tendency of using the bathroom. After certain period of training, it gets accustomed to the surroundings and then you can let it do its own business.

  2.   Transportation
                             Dog crates acts as a perfect medium for taking dogs to short-rides. One can easily put the crate in the back seat of the car and carry it where he wants. Not only cars but also some dog crates are available which are suitable for carrying in trains and airplanes.

  3.    Home
         It is also used as permanent dens. One can use dog crates for providing a definite space for the dogs at their homes. Whenever the pet feels tired, he can relax in his own place.

  4.    Security
            Dog Crates are also used for providing security to the dogs. The people who remain very busy with their daily schedules are not able to keep a look on their pets’ activities. For such situations one can keep it in a crate in order to keep it secure. This will keep it safe from swallowing all kinds of toxic materials present in the homes.

Conclusion
Thus, the above is a small account on the different types of Dog Crates and their uses in our day to day life. It is expected that one will get all the required information related to Dog Crates after going through this write-up.



                               Dog Ramps

Dog ramps or dog stairs are basically a medium for the dogs to get into a vehicle, to get up in a bed or any such area where dogs faces problems to access. It is mainly used for climbing purpose.  As the pets grow older it loses its capacity of jumping and moving swiftly. These dog ramps also helps to maintain the lives of the pets if it is suffering from any kind of disease like dog arthritis, veterinarians etc.

Five key features of Dog stairs:

    1.    Efficient handling- A good quality dog stair must be light in weight. It must be easy for the users to access the dog ramps. It also needs to be single-handed convenient carrying. In a short sentence, it must be easy and handy to use.
    2.    Durability- The dog stairs must be rough and tough. It must be durable. One should take a glance on the weight capacity of a particular dog stair and has to decide whether it is suitable for his pet or not. A well designed do ramp can easily carry a weight of atleast two hundred pounds.
   3.    Safety- The safety of the pet always comes to the first place of the priority list. While buying dog stairs one must make sure that the front and the back stabilizer parts keeps the dog ramp at place or is skidding away from the place.
   4.    Grip- A good quality dog ramp must have a good grip in order to prevent the pet from slipping in wet or slippery conditions. The buyer must take care of it while purchasing.
    5.    Easy storage- The dog ramps which are foldable are always in a high demand in the market. Slide open dog stairs are also good for easy storage. Both of them can be easily stored in small areas.

Conclusion
So, this is a small account on the dog stairs which gives a small glimpse of its features and uses. If one keeps the mentioned facts in his mind then he can choose the best dog ramp in the market.



DOG STROLLERS

A dog stroller is more than a cute accessory for the urban pooches. Generally, the well chosen set of wheels is there which can help any dog with a mobility impairment to continue to live an active or outgoing life in any climate or terrain or any region you visit. So dog strollers are mainly useful nowadays as it bears some additional advantages other than dog carriers. But before you are going to buy your dog stroller for your pet dog, don’t forget to measure your dogs height and weight and other body dimensions and also consider what type of places you will explore. And these two features will definitely help you to determine the size and also the model of the ideal dog stroller for your pet dog.

Some Reasons for using Dog strollers:

·       Easier Vet visits: Visits to Vet becomes much easier by using a dog stroller such as Transporting a litter of puppies, in protecting your dog from coming in contact with other street dogs which may be sick as well, the stroller comes in use as it keeps your dog away from the surface visited by sick dogs.
·       Get in shape without tiring your dog:  By using your stroller, you can run or walk as far as you walk. Then give your pet dog a ride and in this way, you can go on with your workout without much difficulty and your dog can rest on the stroller.
·       Safety in going to work: While going to work along with taking your dog to the office, the stroller will help you to transport your dog easily from your car to the office
·       No strain pet carrier: Nowadays, people are using pet strollers more in numbers than the carriers. The main reason is that they are easy to carry on the back and back shoulder as also many stores prefer to have the dog to be fully enclosed.

CONCLUSION
So these were some of the descriptions and advantages of using a dog stroller as it has many rights to be preferred by the public according to the experts of the modern day. 


DOG CARRIERS

The dog carriers are mainly some “portable boxes” or “cages”, which helps in transporting dogs or puppies from one place to another safely without much difficulty. Mainly two types, the front openers (which are generally tough plastic boxes with a metal door) and the top openers (generally more like cages with a hinged top). A handle is there on the top of all the types, although some are easier to carry in your arms rather than using the handle.

STYLES:
Different types and styles of dog carriers available on the market according to ones specific needs. Also different newly launched dog carriers for use while travelling in the airplane or car according t dog’s weight or size. Some modern styles of pet carriers are airline pet carriers, backpack pet carriers, pet car carriers, and Sherpa carriers.
·       The airline dog carriers may be used while travelling by plane for 6 hours maximum. For flights which travel more than 6 hours, dogs can travel by cargo in especially designed crates. The general rule is that, the dogs have to be fit in the carriers underneath the seat, in front of the owner and also it must have a waterproof bottom.
·       The Backpack dog carriers are mainly used for carrying smaller dogs and also for travelling small distances. These types of carriers are also very convenient for shopping, hiking, and road trips or other appointments. Different companies and brands manufacture dog carriers of high quality materials which are made of fabulous microfiber fabrics and are also provided with other small pockets usable for extra storage.
·       The pet dog carriers are used for travelling by cars. The car dog carriers are also car seats for the dogs. They are mainly used for the safety of the dogs and also generally come in various styles, colors and designs. They can accommodate smaller or larger dogs of weights up to 25lbs. The greatest thing about these products is that they can be used as pet beds inside your home.


            
                               CONCLUSION

So these were some of some of the advantages of dog carriers which enable you to keep your pet dog safe and sound while travelling out somewhere.