• Home
  • Recipes
    • Crock Pot Recipes
    • Air Fryer Recipes
    • Mac & Cheese Recipes
    • Pasta Recipes
    • Cake Mix Uses
  • Crafts & DIY
    • Slime Recipes
    • Letter of the Week
    • Paper Plate Crafts
    • Printables
  • Holidays
    • New Year’s Eve
    • Valentine’s Day
    • St. Patrick’s Day
    • Spring
    • Easter
    • Mother’s Day
    • Memorial Day
    • Summer
    • Father’s Day
    • 4th of July
    • Fall
    • Back to School
    • Halloween
    • Thanksgiving
    • Winter
    • Christmas
    • Elf on the Shelf
  • Cleaning
  • Family Life
    • Jokes & Riddles
    • Pet Life
↑
  • Houston TEXAS Mom BLOG
  • About
    • Advertising
    • Compensated Campaigns
    • Twitter Parties
    • Review/Giveaway Policies
    • Brand Ambassador
    • Ambassadorships & Affiliations
  • Email Us
  • Privacy Policy
subscribe to the latest sign up

The Simple Parent

Easy Ideas for Busy Parents | Houston Texas Mom Blog

  • Home
  • Recipes
    • Crock Pot Recipes
    • Air Fryer Recipes
    • Mac & Cheese Recipes
    • Pasta Recipes
    • Cake Mix Uses
  • Crafts & DIY
    • Slime Recipes
    • Letter of the Week
    • Paper Plate Crafts
    • Printables
  • Holidays
    • New Year’s Eve
    • Valentine’s Day
    • St. Patrick’s Day
    • Spring
    • Easter
    • Mother’s Day
    • Memorial Day
    • Summer
    • Father’s Day
    • 4th of July
    • Fall
    • Back to School
    • Halloween
    • Thanksgiving
    • Winter
    • Christmas
    • Elf on the Shelf
  • Cleaning
  • Family Life
    • Jokes & Riddles
    • Pet Life

get all the latest tips, articles and more!

Home » Family Life » How to Choose a Dog Kennel

How to Choose a Dog Kennel

Family Life

This post may contain affiliate links view our disclosure

When we first got our dogs, they were kennel trained but over the years, I’ll admit one has started sleeping in the bed. Our Boston Terrier, Sebastian, is not a dog who enjoys spending the night in a bed with any of us. He’s all about his kennel and that means it was time for me to learn about how to choose a dog kennel to make sure he has what he needs!

This post is sponsored by Petmate but the content and opinions expressed here are my own. Huge thanks to Petmate for helping me get educated on choosing the best dog kennel for our dogs!

Boston Terrier in a dog kennel in the back of a car

HOW TO CHOOSE A DOG KENNEL

For a while, I’ve known that Sebastian probably needed a new dog kennel. He uses his kennel so often that I want him to have the space he needs, but I wasn’t sure where to start. Did I just buy one a bit bigger than his current one? What material should we get?

We’ve been debating taking a road trip before school resumes and the dogs would be coming with us. That added another question to my list about how to choose the right kennel for my dog.

I want this little guy to have what he needs to be safe and comfortable.

Boston Terrier laying on teal blanket

So many things to consider and to figure out! With help from Petmate, I decided to sit down and make a list of the important things we wanted in a new dog kennel before diving into the details of dog kennel sizes. I figured knowing the features that were important to us would help us narrow down our choices.

It was easy to narrow down what we look for in a dog kennel:

  • Comfort
  • Safety
  • Durability
  • Appropriate for Traveling

I want Sebastian to have a comfortable place to feel safe that is safe for him. I also want it to last and I wanted to get a new dog kennel that could travel with us.

Oh, and I also wanted it to be easy to clean. We’ve had some kennels in the past that were such a pain to keep clean.

Petmate Plastic Kennel with dog blankets inside

DOG KENNEL COMFORT AND SAFETY

We have used wire kennels in the past but as I read more about plastic kennels, I knew that we wanted to make the change. Plastic kennels like the ones available from Petmate are a safe alternative.

Hand opening plastic dog kennel door

They are designed to minimize sharp edges while also being designed to be strong, safe, and tough. They protect both the pet and the home! They’re also rust-resistant which is something I never considered in my home, but we have had old kennels start to rust.

So I knew the plastic kennels would have the durability factor I was looking for.

Boston terrier laying in a plastic dog kennel

Sebastian has the natural desire to have a space of his own where he feels safe and secure. Our new plastic kennel fro Petmate fosters that instinct to be snug and comfortable.

He had zero trouble moving into his new plastic kennel and making it his own!

Boston terrier in a dog kennel in the back of a red car

DOG KENNELS & TRAVEL

Now that the kids are older, we’ve been discussing some road trips we’ve always wanted to go on. Some of these include trips we can take the dogs on too. I dream of all the memories we could make with our whole family on the road together.

The shape and durability of plastic kennels make them a safe way to travel with your pet. Petmate plastic kennels are compliant with air and highway travel requirements.

Tie down hole on Petmate plastic kennel

It’s a huge peace of mind for me as we start to plan some adventures together. I also like having an easy way to transport Sebastian shorter distances like to the vet or to visit family.

Rat terrier standing on wood deck

Plot twist time!

While Sebastian is our dog who loves having a kennel at home, Toby has never been a huge fan. We had one for him when he was younger, but as he got older, he rarely used it on his own.

From time to time, I will find that he’s snagged a spot in Sebastian’s bed in his dog kennel though.

Rat terrier laying in a dog kennel

Ever since we got our Petmate 32″ Ulta Vari Kennel, Toby has been snagging a spot in the bed more and more often!

Welcome Home PetMate

To learn more about how to choose a dog kennel, visit Petmate and check out their guide! It will help you find the dog kennel that is perfect for your pet’s needs!

How to Choose a Dog Kennel

  • Share
  • Pin


Have questions or comments about this post? Please join us on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and let's chat about it!

Filed Under: Family Life Tagged With: pet life

About Mariah

Mariah is the mom of 2 and a former educator (preschool - 4th grade & special education) with a degree in human development. As a busy mom living in with a multi-generational family under one roof (with 4 dogs!), life is sometimes chaotic! She aims to share easy ideas that we can all use in our lives! Read more about Mariah!

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




Welcome!

My name is Mariah & I'm the mom of two. I'm a former educator (preschool - 4th grade & special education) with a degree in human development. I'm also a baseball mom & dance mom. We're a multi-generational family living under one roof (with two dogs!) With our busy lives, I aim to share easy ideas that we can all use in our lives!

Subscribe

the latest tips, articles and more!

get all the latest tips, articles and more!

HomeaboutHouston Mom BlogPrivacy Policy
Copyright ©2021, The Simple Parent. All Rights Reserved. Design by Pixel Me Designs
This site uses cookies: Find out more.