Many dog owners are now opting to have a wooden dog crate for their beloved canines. This is because apart from providing their pets with their own space at home, this type of enclosure also has many advantages and benefits.
Why choose a dog crate made of wood?
While there are certainly many other dog crate options out there, those made of wood offer a bit more than just giving your pet a place to sleep. Among its benefits are:
· It is aesthetically pleasing.
A dog crate built from wood serves as a nice addition to your living room or den. Unlike plastic or wire crates that are rather unsightly when placed anywhere inside the house, the finished natural wood of this type of crate gives any room a nice, elegant touch.
· It is space saver.
Many homeowners understand that space is one of the most valuable aspects of a home. Therefore, if you want to make the most out of your floor area, then it’s best to have items that serve two or more purposes. A crafted wooden pet crate not only gives your pet a place of their own, it can also be used as a functional item that you can use.
· It can be used as a furniture.
As a piece of furniture, this pet crate can function as a side or corner table where you can place a vase and magazines, your mobile phone’s dock or your landline telephone if you have one, some picture frames, pen and paper, and so on. It’s functional in more ways than one.
· There are many options.
This dog crate comes in different sizes, colors and finishes, and styles. Therefore, you can choose one that suits not just your dog but also the interior of your home. It can also serve either as complementary piece for your décor or as an accent piece.
What to note when choosing a wooden dog crate?
When choosing any type of crate or enclosure for your dog, always make sure that it has enough room for your pet and that it provides proper ventilation inside. For wooden pet crates, the material should have received a non-toxic wood treatment.
A dog crate side table is a good choice for small- or medium-sized breeds. The size of the crate fits well inside the house and matches that of most furniture. There are also options for large breeds.
But while it is perfect for most dogs living indoors, it is not recommended for puppies who are still teething or are not yet housebroken. If you have puppy, then perhaps you can wait until he or she has matured enough to not chew the wood or to not make the crate into their personal toilet.
Our recommended wooden dog crates
Some pet or furniture shops might offer wooden pet crates but, for convenience, you can browse and shop online. Here are some options, generally well-received by shoppers that you may want to consider:
· 2-in-1 Configurable Pet Crate and Gate by Merry
This pet crate offers more than a place for your pet to relax. It has a solid wood veneer cover that serves as a table top, and it comes with a removable plastic tray that you can slide underneath.
What’s more, each panel is removable. You only need to slide pins to assemble it into a crate or convert it into a gate or fence. This way, you can use the panels to block doorways or other openings to prevent your pet from running off.
This multi-purpose product from Merry comes in brown color and has two size options: medium (35 inches length x 23.5 inches width x 22.5 inches height) and large (40 inches length x 28 inches width x 31.5 inches height).
· Amish Made Large Oak Wooden Dog Crate by Pinnacle
This dog crate table is made of solid oak wood and is offered in eight different stain colors. Amish made, it offers an elegant addition to your living room or den and a comfortable home for your furry friend. It also has quick-connect fasteners to make it easy to set up or pack away.
Offered by Pinnacle, this comes in either medium (23 inches width x 29 inches length x 24 inches height) or large (25 inches width x 34 inches length x 24 inches height). The supplier also offers an optional mattress and plastic pan, both sold separately.
· TownHaus Dog Crate by DenHaus
This designer dog crate offers a cozy space for your four-legged companion. Because the grate on the door is removable, you can opt to allow your dog to go in out freely or secure them inside when needed.
DenHaus offers this in espresso color, and the wood has multiple coats of finish and sealer. The interior has smooth finish, too, and its hardware is made of brass. It can accommodate a medium-sized dog, with its dimensions of 29 inches x 25 inches x 26.5 inches.
· Wooden Pet Crate by Casual Home
This end-table dog crate is not only pet-friendly, it’s environmentally friendly, too. Rather than natural forest wood, it is made from the sustainable substitute called heave wood. Because it is 100 percent solid wood, you and your pet can both benefit from it – a sleeping area for them and a table for you.
There are three color options: black, white, and espresso. It measures 27.5 inches x 20 inches x 24.5 inches, and it can accommodate dogs up to 14 inches in height and 20 inches in length.
· Wooden End Table Crate by Richell
This dog crate is all-wood with dark brown finish and makes of an elegant piece of furniture. It looks good as side table where you can place your lamp or other items while underneath, you dog can be comfortable and secure.
All sides of this dog crate side table are grated so your pet can have proper ventilation, and it comes with a removable sliding tray. It measures 29.9 inches x 41.5 inches x 29.5 inches and is suited for large dogs of up to 88 pounds.
Final Word
These are only some of the luxury dog crate options that you might consider. There are more available so you can surely find a model that suits both you and your pet – one that provides security and comfort for your dog and an elegant addition
