Wire crates are cheapest and airiest for house training, plastic crates suit air travel and den-loving dogs, rotomolded kennels handle trucks and strong dogs, and aluminum crates are the strongest and most configurable. Here's how to choose.
Crates help with sleep and house training. Playpens give puppies room to play safely. Here's how they compare and how to use both together.
Crate and kennel often mean different things. Learn how indoor crates, travel kennels and outdoor runs compare, and which one fits your dog and your home.
A crate cover can make bedtime calmer and a wire crate look better. Here's when to use one, when to skip it and how to keep your dog cool and comfortable.
For most dogs, a one-piece rotomolded kennel strapped down in the cargo area is the best travel crate. Our picks for cars, SUVs and trucks, plus how to size and secure a crate.
