Articles — Exercise Pens

Getting a pet crate is a fantastic decision for you and your dog. They provide a number of benefits and are now being commonly used around the country. Although they do have their unique features, sometimes owners may not want to go with a pet crate for a number of reasons. In addition, some dogs may actually reject crating as it makes them anxious and stressed. If you or your dog are not fond of pet crates, then you may have to opt in for an exercise pen instead. Although they are less common, exercise pens are still a great...

When it comes to caring for your dog, many owners will use a crate. This is the perfect way to give them their own personal space in the house and it allows them to travel with you when you go away. Pet crates do have a lot of benefits, there’s no doubt about that. However, some owners may feel that pet crates aren’t the direction they want to take, especially when they have puppies on the scene. Sometimes, puppies and pet crates don’t mix and you may need a puppy play pen, which provides a range of other benefits and...

When you first get your dog, they may not be properly toilet trained, leaving you with messy carpet and furniture. This is not something you need once you have just bought your new puppy and you will want to get them trained as soon as possible. There are a variety of ways you can toilet train a puppy and some methods are more effective than others. Once you’ve trained your dog to go outside when they need the toilet, it is very rare that you will ever see them have an inside ‘accident’. One of the best ways to toilet...

Exercise is a crucial element when it comes to keeping our dogs healthy and energetic over the course of their lives.  You probably already plan to incorporate exercise into your dog's daily routine, but may not know if a dog exercise pen or a crate would be better for achieving your dog's exercise goals.  Below, we've broken down the difference between these two options so that you can decide if a dog exercise playpen or crate is right for you, and provided helpful tips on how to make sure your dog is getting the exercise he or she needs.  Using...

Bringing a puppy home for the first time can have all kinds of adventures. You'll have to worry about training them to not chew on things. You'll want to keep them happy when you can't be at home. All of these things will bring about new kinds of challenges for both you and your pup. Sadly, no matter how much we might want to, none of us can stay home with our pets forever. Eventually, we'll need to go to work or head out to the grocery store. And we won't be able to take our puppies with us. This is where...