How to Stack Dog Crates
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Dog crates are useful for providing a safe place, housetraining, and restricting activity in case of surgery or injury. Many people use crates for safety when they leave the house or while traveling with their dogs. If you have multiple dogs and not a lot of space, however, crates can be difficult to utilize. Stacking your crates will give you twice as much crating room in half the floor space. Crates must be stacked safely and securely, however, or you risk causing damage to your home or injury to your dogs.
Instructions
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Purchase sturdy crates appropriate for the sizes of your dogs. You may opt for crates made of hard plastic, metal, or thick-gauge wire. There are some crates made of wood, but these are generally not suitable for stacking, although the sturdier ones might be fine as the bottom crate. In a car or van, wire crates are preferred as they allow the best air flow. Some crates are specifically made to be stacked. These are usually made of wire or metal.
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Choose a safe area for the crates. The floor beneath the crate should be solid and well-supported. There should be adequate clear space around the crates, at the top and on all sides, so the dog can't reach through and pull on any items that would pose a hazard. Watch out for rugs, blankets, electrical cords or outlets, and cords for curtains or blinds. In vehicles, seatbelts should be kept away from the crates.
