| People are finding that there are many suitable | | | | a lot of manufacturers are not offering removable |
| alternatives to wire dog crates in today's market. | | | | pans any more is because they are getting |
| Wood dog crates have been steadily gaining | | | | increasingly more difficult to find. |
| popularity. We've found that when looking at wooden | | | | Do you want a painted finish? If so, you can usually |
| dog crates and pet kennels, there a lot of things to | | | | get away with a less expensive solid wood. If you |
| consider besides price. | | | | don't plan to purchase a painted wood dog crate, then |
| How sturdy do you want the crate to be? If you're | | | | you have to decide if you want to opt for a natural |
| looking for sturdy wood dog crates, then you certainly | | | | finish or to have a stain applied. If you love the look of |
| do not want one made from any kind of particle board. | | | | wood with grain, then choose a type of wood with a |
| We advise if you're looking for study, you will want to | | | | grain pattern that you like and a stain color that best |
| look for crates made of solid hardwood. | | | | suits your individual preference. |
| Some manufacturers allow you to choose the type of | | | | You can find wood dog crates in front entry and side |
| wood to be used when building their customers' dog | | | | entry. These two styles really make a difference in |
| crates. Some manufacturers allow you to choose your | | | | your room. Some manufacturers will even allow you to |
| stain finish; some allow you to choose both. A lot of | | | | choose which side you want the door to be placed. |
| customers like to be able to choose their individual stain | | | | When facing side entry crates, you can order the door |
| finish because it helps the wood kennel to blend in with | | | | on either the right side or the left side. Having that |
| their existing furniture and match their home decor too. | | | | option gives you greater flexibility in where you can |
| Some wood dog crates come with a removable pan | | | | place your crate in your room configuration. |
| and some do not. If a removable plastic is important to | | | | Remember that shipping is very expensive, so when |
| you, then you should verify that the product you plan | | | | looking for wood dog crates online, make certain that |
| to purchase does in fact come with a pan. Usually if | | | | you ordered the correct size. Always double check |
| the manufacture does not include a pan they build the | | | | that you ordered the correct stain and the wood |
| bottom out of a material that resists odors and | | | | species, that you have your heart set on, before |
| moisture instead of including a removable pan. Most | | | | confirming your order. Having to return the crate would |
| times the material they use is a composite. The reason | | | | cost way too much. |