Are you looking for an outdoor dog cage? Maybe your dog just loves sitting outside in the fresh air and sunshine. Or perhaps someone has allergies and you have decided that the family dog lives outside, not inside. Perhaps you don’t have adequate fencing around your property and you need to put your dog in a cage when he’s spending time outside. Maybe you just need to dry your dog outside in the sunshine after he’s had his bath.
There are many reasons why it is a good idea to invest in an outdoor wire-mesh dog cage or chain link dog kennels, even if your dog usually is an indoor dog. It’s better to have one so you can restrain your dog outside comfortably, than just chaining him up when the need arises for him to be outside for a while.
There are a few different things to take into consideration before going ahead and making a purchase.
Are you looking for a portable dog cage?
If you want to move the cage around your backyard, or if you travel and your dog boards somewhere else, or you take your dog on your travels with you, then you’ll need a cage that is easily transportable. Many dog cages fold up, and thus can be pretty easy to move from location to location. This also makes them very easy to store when they’re not needed.
What size should you get?
A couple of considerations here. Firstly, how much time will your dog spend in the dog cage. If he’s going to spend a lot of time there you want to make sure there’s plenty of room, so he can stand up, lift his head up, or lay down and stretch out, without feeling at all cramped. Then, there’s the size of your dog, and whether it’s full grown or still a puppy.
Will you also have a kennel inside the dog cage or pen? Or is it going to just be a temporary place to put your dog when needed. All of these things are very important considerations when trying to decide what size of cage you need.
What should your cage be made out of?
Generally I have found that the chain link cages are the best, some come with a roof that provides shelter from rain and sun. The roofing is not necessary though if you’re able to move the cage around, or if you’re just using the dog cage as a more temporary dwelling for your dog.
Make sure that it doesn’t have any metal pieces sticking out, and that it’s sturdy enough to withstand the dog pawing on the side to try to get out. Remember too that some dogs are very good diggers, and they have been known to dig their way out of a cage by digging a hole then squeezing out through it. If that’s the case, you might want to put the dog cage on pebbles or cement.
There is a large variety of dog cages available for purchasing, with varying cost as well. Whatever you choose, make the right choice of dog cage for your breed of dog.