There are a variety of situations in which kenneling your pet may become necessary. Even if your dog lounges on your sofa during day and sleeps in your bed at night, there are times when a crate is not only useful but necessary. Your dog will travel safer in the car if confined. In the event of an accident, the crate will provide some measure of protection and keep a scared dog from running away in an anxious moment. A crate may also be medically necessary.
Crates and kennels vary in …