Dog Crates (or dog cages): These are used to contain dogs and puppies during the night and for short periods during the day. Dog crates are particularly good to help speed up toilet training and reduce anxiety within puppies. Most dog crates/cages are collapsible, but styles do vary depending on where it is to be located. Standard ‘box’ shaped wire crates for your house, dog crates for your car, or even airline dog crates for travelling overseas.
DOG KENNELS: These are typically for outdoor usage and are usually constructed of wood or plastic. Traditional wooden dog kennels are still the most popular, but many people are tempted by low maintenance plastic dog kennels.
DOG RUNS: These are outside secure areas for your dog to spend time during the day. Dog runs are usually always made from steel that is zinc coated (or galvanised). It is usually a good idea to have a roof on your dog run to provide a shaded area, particularly in the summer.
PUPPY PENS: Puppy pens are a great idea for puppies and small/medium sized dogs (they are not suitable for grown-up larger dogs). If your puppy pen is for the home, then we would recommend a steel wire pen as these are the most robust. They can also to attach (with cable ties) to your dog crate to create the perfect puppy environment. If you are travelling, there are also portable fabric puppy pens that are lighter and easy to take on journeys.