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Do I need to cage my newly bought dog?
Newly bought dog
A newly bought dog may be unaccustomed to a new environment. In unfamiliar surroundings, it may feel scared, stressed, and its resistance may decrease. If the house is not disinfected properly, the dog may contract diseases. If there are other animals in the house, casual contact without knowing whether the new pet has infectious diseases may lead to transmission. Therefore, it is necessary to prepare a clean and comfortable cage or small room to let the dog adapt to the new environment slowly, relax its vigilance, and accept its owner.
Do I need to cage my puppy at night?
If you are worried that your dog won't sleep in its own bed at night, you can cage it at night and put the bed inside the cage. However, this is likely to be urinated on, making it even colder. You can prepare a larger cage, with one side for the bed and the other for the cage, to avoid getting wet. If the dog is almost never caged, it is not recommended to cage it at night. This may cause the dog to bark loudly, disturbing the neighbors.
What if my dog keeps barking in the cage?
It's possible that the dog has long been living outdoors and has never been caged, so when it's confined to a cage, it keeps barking. When the dog barks, the owner should observe carefully to see if the dog needs to defecate, is hungry or thirsty, and satisfying its needs will reduce the barking. If the reason is that it has never been caged, the owner can try covering the cage with black cloth when confining the dog, so that it can't see the outside situation and the barking will improve significantly.
How to choose the right dog cage?
The owner needs to refer to the adult size of the dog when purchasing the cage. If you don't know the adult size of the dog, you can check online. Check the material of the dog cage and whether it is detachable. If the dog is mischievous, it's better to choose a sturdy cage and preferably one that is detachable for easy carrying. Check the cage floor, which is the container for storing urine and feces, to see if it is easy to remove and clean.