There are many benefits to using an outdoor dog kennel for your pet.
Let's first talk about the different kinds of Kennels available to us today.
There are 2 main types of Kennels.
Indoor- Wire & Plastic and Outdoor- Modular & Portable.
The indoor ones, do tend to limit the space you can set up for your dog.
And since we are talking about outdoor dog kennels right now, we won't go into those at this time.
What is the difference between a Modular and Portable dog kennel? There are 2 main differences- 1st is size.
The Modular kinds tend to be larger and sturdier.
While Portable kennels are smaller and lighter.
2nd, Modular Kennels are stationary, meaning once you have chosen a place outside it, then this is usually where you will build it and it will stay.
They also tend to cost more, then a Portable one.
This is mainly due to their construct, they are made of heavier materials and built to last.
Portable Kennels tend to be smaller and lighter, mainly because they can be moved from place to place more easily.
The Portable kinds give you the convenience of multiple location choices in your yard or even deck.
They can be easily lifted and moved, without the need to completely break down and reassemble- like you would need to do if you were moving a modular kennel.
Outdoor Modular kennels can be a real asset for the dog owner that needs a secure place to keep their pet when outside.
These are usually large enough that you can also include a dog house with watering and feeding stations.
That way, your pet can stay cool in the summer and warm in the winter.
A Modular Kennel is also a great way to keep your dogs from destroying your lawn.
By kenneling your dogs when they are outside, you not only train them to eliminate in a specific place, but also save yourself a lot of time and money trying to save your lawn form urine and fecal damage.
Portable outdoor kennels are also very useful, especially if you have a small or limited space outside.
These dog kennels are ideal when you need to kennel your dog for shorter periods of time.
Like during a family get together or back yard barbecue.
Outdoor kennels help to eliminate any worry regarding what your dog may have gotten into or if someone might accidentally leave the back gate open, and your pet runs off, etc.
There is a wide variety of styles and sizes for both modular and portable dog kennels.
Be sure to research different types of dog kennels.
Plan your space out.
Remember to ask yourself these questions before buying a dog kennel.
"What needs do I have that the kennel must fulfill"?, "Where is the kennel going to go"?, "Do I want to be able to move the kennel easily"?, "Are my dogs going to spend short or long periods within the kennel"?, "What am I willing to spend"? Once you have answered these questions, you will have a clearer idea of which outdoor kennel is right for you and your pet.
**Helpful hint- some breeds, especially of the hunting kind are very adept at climbing chain link.
They have been known to escape an outside dog kennel this way.
For these agile breeds it may become necessary to attach a kennel cover over the top of your dog kennel, to prevent any escapes from happening.