UPDATE - Woodie is finding that his world is
bigger than his crate or the kitchen of his foster home.
Not exact matches
But instead of reassessing their practices, the industry is vehemently defending the system — a system that confines 12 million egg laying hens in battery cages; forces thousands of mother pigs to give birth and live for weeks on end in
crates barely
bigger than their bodies; allows piglets to have their teeth cut and tails cut off without pain relief; and subjects «meat» chickens to such rapid growth that their bodies can barely sustain them.
As a result of Codes of Practice, mother pigs can be locked up in
crates barely
bigger than their bodies for most of their pregnancy.
Also a
crate of lawyers, each of whom thinks he's
bigger than his small practice.
If you have a small kitchen, it's much better to have a smaller
crate (as long as your puppy or dog can lie down and turn around)
than a
bigger crate in a room that is rarely visited.
As with the other
crates, convenience and portability are one of it's
biggest strengths — it collapses, without the need for tools, into a package less
than 4 inches tall, and also has a removable handle so you can carry it easily, suitcase style.
A properly sized
crate is large enough for your Bulldogdog to stand up and turn around, but hardly
bigger than that.
Other
than these differences, the
Big Barker
Crate Pad has many of the same features.
The bottom line is you aren't doing your pup any favors from getting him or her a
big spacious
crate, and in fact you might be causing more harm
than good!
Bigger crates, doggie bed, treats, and toys all cost much more
than smaller size items.
When your dog needs to be constantly
crated when there is company or needs to be walked after midnight just so he won't threaten anyone on the way, you still love him, but you're slowly becoming less
than his
biggest fan.
So, bear in mind that he or she may need a
bigger or smaller
crate than what is listed here.
A
crate that is too
big is better
than one that is too small.
Dogs are den animals by nature and can feel more comfortable in a
crate, rather
than being left to roam a
big, open house.
Dogs, per the AWA, can be kept their entire lives in
crates inches
bigger than their bodies.
Be sure to check which size would best fit your dog, as some reviews mention the
crate is
bigger than they were expecting.
Thus, the
crate should be large enough for your dog to lie down, stand up straight, and turn around, but not much
bigger than this.
If you were using a
bigger crate than mine, you might find it helpful to stick some floral foam in the center to help give you some height for your gourds.