How to choose a kennel in winter?

As the temperature drops, do you find that your dog no longer breathes on the floor? Did they start to please you, beg for hugs and caresses, and even sleep on your lap? Don't doubt, take out the dog's winter cotton nest quickly, the dog needs a warm season!

Just walk into a pet shop, and the cotton nest used by dogs for winter can be described as dazzling. Do you feel that you can't start? Some owners even let dogs choose what they like. In fact, there are some skills in choosing a kennel! Bian Xiao will tell you how to choose the best kennel for your dog among many styles.

Advanced imported materials, anti-static, dogs feel comfortable in direct contact, unlike some inferior materials that easily cause skin allergies.

First of all, look at the materials:

There are many kinds of fabrics for kennels, such as pure cotton, acrylic and velvet. For dogs with curly hair and long hair, it is best to choose a kennel with pure cotton texture or blended fabric (but with high content of pure natural materials), because the kennel with natural fabric is not easy to generate static electricity, and the dog's hair is not easy to knot when staying inside. For young or untrained dogs, you can first use a nest made of acrylic or suede. Compared with cotton fabrics, these fabrics are easier to wash, and cashmere is also very warm and comfortable, with lower relative price and higher cost performance.

Choose a nest suitable for the dog's body shape, and remember to confirm the size of the nest before buying.

Second, the scale:

The most important thing is to know the size of your dog before buying a kennel. Generally speaking, it is more appropriate to choose a nest that is 2 to 3 times larger than the dog's size (based on the straight measurement of the dog). Some dog owners think that the smaller the nest, the warmer it is. Actually, this is a misunderstanding. Too small a nest will only make dogs uncomfortable. Especially for puppies, the prepared kennel should be large enough for them to stand, turn around and lie down, and it should be well ventilated, so that dogs will be more comfortable when they rest and more energetic when they wake up. If you are really not sure, it is recommended to take the dog with you to buy it.

Remember to look carefully at the workmanship details of the bird's nest and see if it can be easily cleaned from the design.

Third, look at the details:

Nowadays, in the design of kennels, designers are demanding more and more details, so the kennels on the market are not only multifunctional, but also more and more beautiful in appearance. For example, in some kennels, besides cotton, there is a layer of skin under the nest pad, which can achieve waterproof effect. Once the cotton pad is wet or dirty by the dog, it is very convenient to clean it properly. However, some nests are designed with a slight depression in the middle to make dogs sleep more stably. There is also a nest, which can be used as both a kennel and a sleeping bag for dogs.

In addition to the increasingly perfect details, kennels are also rich in styling design. For example, some kennels are designed into various cartoon shapes, such as fruits, animals and flowers. It is almost a lovely "work of art" at home.

Open, semi-open, closed, such a variety of styles, does it make you picky?

Fourth, look at the style:

There are two styles of kennels on the market today: semi-closed and open. The open type can also be called dog sofa, which is more suitable for larger dogs, and the semi-closed kennel is more suitable for smaller dogs with less hair and younger age.

Training dogs to sleep in their own nests since childhood.

Fifth, choose a nest with a sense of security

For puppies, training them to sleep in the kennel is an essential lesson. You know, without some training, many dogs are still unwilling to sleep in the kennel even if they are adults, which is not only bad for family hygiene, but also bad for dog etiquette training. Training dogs to sleep in kennels must start with puppies. When puppies come back from playing outside, or when they are full and want to sleep, the owner can lead them to the door of the kennel, push them in with his hands and give orders with your idioms.

Once it is carried out obediently, you should give it proper praise immediately and touch it gently. On the contrary, if the dog does not obey the order, the owner can appropriately emphasize the tone and forcibly push the dog into the kennel by hand. The owner can wait by the kennel for a while until the puppy falls asleep and leaves. Usually, once the dog is found sleeping in other places, the owner should stop it in time, so that after a period of training, the dog will develop the habit of sleeping in the kennel.

In addition, for dogs with poor adaptability, changing the "new nest" is also a headache for the owner. When such dogs have new nests, they are usually unwilling to sleep in them. At this time, you can try to put things stained with its smell, such as mats, clothes, toys and so on. Put them on the new nest, which can attract them back to their homes. There are many dogs who always like to bite this nest when they have a new nest. They are actually familiar with this nest, but they may be bitten by it if they are not careful. So, first of all, you should put a toy in the new nest so that the dog won't bite the nest.