When considering the purchase of a dog kennel it’s important to make sure it is constructed with these basic safety features to prevent possible injury to your pet. Rambunctious or easily excitable pets often don’t show much concern for their own safety. When you’re checking out dog kennels there are some simple (but maybe not so obvious) things to include when narrowing down your options.
Each dog supplies manufacturer usually has several lines with varying price points, from the economy lines to the one with all the best features. If your active pet requires an outdoor dog kennel that has all the edges smoothed off and is well polished, it’s likely that it will be one of the higher level models and that will naturally be reflected in the price.
I you’re considering a wire mesh or chain link dog kennel, be sure to examine the any welded areas for sharp edges or burrs that could cause an injury to your pet. If the proper care wasn’t taken during fabrication these small imperfections could lead to safety concerns. Check along the edges where the fencing is attached or cradled into the rigid framing. Pay special attention to the bottom edges and corner upright frames, anywhere your pet might place its paw when jumping up to greet you.
Also, if your pet has smaller paws you may want to consider looking at dog kennel runs with smaller openings in the wire mesh to prevent your dog snaring its foot and possibly injuring or twisting it during the escape attempt.
Another safety feature to consider has less to do with manufacturing standards and more to do with design. It’s recommended that you look for a model that has a self-latching pet gate rather than one that’s possible to forget to re-latch. The biggest safety feature that a dog kennel can offer is to keep your pet contained instead of sneaking out and prowling the neighborhood.
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