Pros and Cons of Wire General Cage Dog Crates

General Cage dog crates have been around for a long time, since before the pet industry became big business. They started by making wire dog crates, and though their market has expanded, wire crates are still the core of what they do. We have a wire crate,and love it, but is it the best option for you and your dog? Take a look as the pros and cons of using a wire dog kennel.

In 1964 there was a manufacturing company in Indiana called Monticello Manufacturing, they made square, wire
esh trash burners. One of their customers was using and selling these as a cage to hold puppies. Now, unlike today, the pet trade was practically nonexistent. But, as a forward thinking company, they saw the opportunity and formed a spin off company called General Cage and started making wire dog crates. In the last 40 years, their product line has expanded, but lets take a detailed look at the pros and cons of the original wire General Cage dog crates.

Benefits of wire dog crates:

• They allow your dog to see what is going on around them. This can either qualify as a pro or a con, depending on your dog. Your dog may normally have the run of the house, but sometimes he needs to be put in his crate. A wire General Cage dog crate allows your dog to feel more like a part of what is going on in your home because he can see what is going on around him.
  
• Wire crates are well ventilated, this can be especially important if you live in a warmer climate or if your dog has a longer coat. It allows plenty of air flow for your dog to stay cool.
  
• Wire crates are collapsable for easy storage, and can be broken down quickly and conveniently.
  
• They are easy to clean with their slide out tray. If your puppy does have an accident, the wire bottom keeps your puppy out of his mess. Being well ventilated, General cage dog crates allow any obnoxious odors to escape.
  
• One of the things that I really like about our wire dog crate is that it has two doors, one on the side and one on the front. Mostly we use the front door, but there have been times when traveling when only the side door has been accessible.
  
• Last, many , is that a crate trained dog makes for a happier dog and dog owner!
  

  About the author
  

  MJ owns Blue Summit Articles and is a freelance writer for Click Shops, Inc.. Click Shops, Inc. offers a full line of General Cage dog crates at www.dogkennelsandcrates.com.