Dog crate covers: The facts
Dog crate covers are just one of a myriad of accessories available for your dog. Here is a guide to help you choose one which is perfect for your pet.
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Do I need a dog crate cover?
Dog cage covers are all the rage now, and they are not just any old thing to cover the dog crate.
Types
They come in paisley or flowers, designer colors and quality fabrics . They can even be coordinated with a couch cover and matching dog bed.
Uses
Dog covers are good for two things: giving the dog (or person) a little time out or privacy, and they are good for discipline. No dog wants to be separated from its people, even if its only a piece of fabric between them.
Sizes
Dog crates come in several sizes for different breeds, and likewise, so do the crate covers. They are ready to ship after purchase, but that is for the regulation sizes.
Ordering
For other sizes of crates, they can be custom ordered, and if a customer wants a certain fabric to be used, this can also be done. However, they charge a little more for those types.
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For traveling
When people take their dog(s) with them traveling, it is nice to have a crate for them to travel in. This keeps them safer than if they were untethered in the back seat or in the back of a truck. Moreover, they can be a dog’s welcome and familiar surrounding in a strange place.
Buying a crate cover
Buying a crate cover is easy, but the choices may not be easy to discern, with so many modern designs and fabrics. One must consider how much wear the crate cover will endure.
Home use
For instance, if the cover is only used at home, the fabric should match the decor and have sides which can roll up or down on all four sides, enabling the owner to roll up just one or two sides for daytime use.
If one is buying a crate cover for travel, then there is more to consider. The material has to be very durable and waterproof too. An owner should be able to wipe it down after rain or mud has gotten on it. Moreover, it should also fold up to store nicely when not in use.
Important note
The dog should not be allowed to pull or chew on the dog crate bed's cover, as materials are not good for them to ingest, and it will not look nice if it has been chewed on.
Final word
Shop around for the perfect crate cover. There is a huge selection online and in animal supply stores world-wide.