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The Right Crate For Your
Dalmatian Puppy
The moment you decide to own a
Dalmatian puppy, you need to start planning for his arrival in your
home. Both you and your new family member will find the transition
period much easier if your home is properly equip in advance of the
arrival.
One of the first thing you need to prepare for the arrival of your new
Dalmatian puppy is a crate. Every dog should have a crate of his own
from the very beginning, one that he will come to know and love as his
special place where he is comfortable and safe. The crate will provide
an ideal setting; when you want him to be free, you can just leave the
crate open. Otherwise, you can securely latch it and know that the pup
is safely out of trouble. Also, if you travel with him, his crate can
fit nicely in the car. A crate therefore is a very sensible and sound
investment in your puppy's future safety and happiness and for your own
peace of mind.
The crates that are most preferred are the wooden ones with removable
side panels, which are ideal for cold weather where the panels in place
to keep out drafts and in hot weather where the panels are removed to
allow better air circulation. Wire crates are all suitable in the
summer, but they give no protection from cold or drafts. Aluminum
crates, due to the manner in which the metal reflects surrounding
temperatures, are not recommended. If it is cold, so is the metal of
the crate; if it is hot, the crate becomes very hot.
When you choose the puppy's crate, make sure that it is roomy enough
not to be outgrown. The crate should have sufficient height so the dog
can stand up in it as he gets older and sufficient area so that he can
stretch out full length when relaxed. When the puppy is young, you can
give him shredded newspaper to use as a bed; the papers can be replaced
with a mat or towels when the dog is older. Carpet remnants are great
for the bottom of the crate because they are inexpensive and can be
easily replaced in case of accidents. As the dog matures and is past
the chewing age, a pillow or blanket in the crate can provide warm and
comfort.
If you live in an apartment , a baby's playpen for your Dalmatian puppy
works great. For an older puppy use a portable exercise pen which you
can use later when traveling with your dog or for dog shows. If you
have a yard or an area where he can be outside in safety, it should be
fenced in prior to the dog's arrival. This area does not need to be
huge, but it does need to be made safe and secure. If you live in a
suburban area where there are close neighbors, stockade fencing works
out best. If you are out in the country where no problems with
neighbors are likely to occur, then regular chain-link fencing is fine.
For added precaution in both cases, use concrete blocks or railroad
ties inside against the entire bottom of the fence; this reduces the
chance of your dog digging his way out.
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