{"id":163717,"date":"2022-07-14T12:26:16","date_gmt":"2022-07-14T12:26:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-use-a-divider-in-a-dog-crate\/"},"modified":"2022-07-14T12:26:16","modified_gmt":"2022-07-14T12:26:16","slug":"why-use-a-divider-in-a-dog-crate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-use-a-divider-in-a-dog-crate\/","title":{"rendered":"Why use a divider in a dog crate?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-use-a-divider-in-a-dog-crate\/#Why_use_a_divider_in_a_dog_crate\" title=\"Why use a divider in a dog crate?\">Why use a divider in a dog crate?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-use-a-divider-in-a-dog-crate\/#Should_you_use_divider_in_crate_for_puppy\" title=\"Should you use divider in crate for puppy?\">Should you use divider in crate for puppy?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-use-a-divider-in-a-dog-crate\/#Can_you_add_a_divider_to_a_dog_crate\" title=\"Can you add a divider to a dog crate?\">Can you add a divider to a dog crate?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-use-a-divider-in-a-dog-crate\/#What_type_of_crate_is_best_for_dogs_with_separation_anxiety\" title=\"What type of crate is best for dogs with separation anxiety?\">What type of crate is best for dogs with separation anxiety?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-use-a-divider-in-a-dog-crate\/#Where_should_I_put_the_divider_in_my_dog_crate\" title=\"Where should I put the divider in my dog crate?\">Where should I put the divider in my dog crate?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-use-a-divider-in-a-dog-crate\/#When_can_I_take_the_divider_out_of_dog_crate\" title=\"When can I take the divider out of dog crate?\">When can I take the divider out of dog crate?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-use-a-divider-in-a-dog-crate\/#Do_I_need_a_crate_divider_for_puppy\" title=\"Do I need a crate divider for puppy?\">Do I need a crate divider for puppy?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-use-a-divider-in-a-dog-crate\/#What_can_I_use_instead_of_a_crate_divider\" title=\"What can I use instead of a crate divider?\">What can I use instead of a crate divider?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-use-a-divider-in-a-dog-crate\/#When_should_I_remove_crate_divider_from_puppy\" title=\"When should I remove crate divider from puppy?\">When should I remove crate divider from puppy?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-use-a-divider-in-a-dog-crate\/#Should_I_divide_my_crate\" title=\"Should I divide my crate?\">Should I divide my crate?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-use-a-divider-in-a-dog-crate\/#Where_do_you_put_the_puppy_crate_in_a_divider\" title=\"Where do you put the puppy crate in a divider?\">Where do you put the puppy crate in a divider?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-use-a-divider-in-a-dog-crate\/#How_do_you_put_a_divider_in_a_dog_crate\" title=\"How do you put a divider in a dog crate?\">How do you put a divider in a dog crate?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-use-a-divider-in-a-dog-crate\/#Does_a_dog_crate_need_a_divider\" title=\"Does a dog crate need a divider?\">Does a dog crate need a divider?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-use-a-divider-in-a-dog-crate\/#How_do_I_reduce_the_space_in_my_dogs_crate\" title=\"How do I reduce the space in my dog&#8217;s crate?\">How do I reduce the space in my dog&#8217;s crate?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_use_a_divider_in_a_dog_crate\"><\/span>Why use a divider in a dog crate?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Many of the wire crates are sold with a divider. This is perfect if you are crate training a growing puppy. The divider <b>allows you to confine your puppy to a small area of the crate and then make the crate larger as your puppy grows<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_you_use_divider_in_crate_for_puppy\"><\/span>Should you use divider in crate for puppy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Just <b>insert a divider panel into the home allowing only enough room for your puppy to lie down. Not wanting to eliminate where he sleeps, hell stand up and let you know when he has to go, so you can take him out. As your puppy grows, you can move the divider panel back to accommodate his larger size.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_add_a_divider_to_a_dog_crate\"><\/span>Can you add a divider to a dog crate?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Fortunately, <b>you can make your own divider for a fraction of the cost using a few basic materials. To get started, cut a solid square of cardboard or thin plywood and attach it to the crate frame. You can then simply adjust or remove the divider as your dog grows rather than having to buy a new crate every few months.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_type_of_crate_is_best_for_dogs_with_separation_anxiety\"><\/span>What type of crate is best for dogs with separation anxiety?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Steel Crates: A heavy-duty crate for dog separation anxiety, with reinforced steel tubes, is vital for dogs who turn to chewing or attempting to escape when under stress. These crates typically do not have any components that can be chewed.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_should_I_put_the_divider_in_my_dog_crate\"><\/span>Where should I put the divider in my dog crate?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>A lengthwise divider might work best for dogs that sleep near the side, while a crosswise barrier might work better for dogs resting near the front. One of the keys to keeping your dog as comfortable as possible in their crate is avoiding disruptions as much as you possibly can so they still feel safe.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_can_I_take_the_divider_out_of_dog_crate\"><\/span>When can I take the divider out of dog crate?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>As your puppy grows, you can move the divider panel back to accommodate his larger size. Eventually, hell be big enough  and well-trained enough regarding his elimination habits  that you can remove the divider panel altogether.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_I_need_a_crate_divider_for_puppy\"><\/span>Do I need a crate divider for puppy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs have a natural instinct to not soil their sleeping area, but if their sleeping area is too big they might sleep on one side and soil the other. To prevent your puppy from doing this <b>add a divider to their cage until theyre big enough to handle the full space<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_I_use_instead_of_a_crate_divider\"><\/span>What can I use instead of a crate divider?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your pup is a chewer, he might shred a cardboard divider. Pooches who gnaw are better off with <b>a divider made of plywood. Make it just as you would a cardboard divider, but use a handsaw to cut it to the proper size. You can punch holes in the corners by pounding nails through the plywood, or by using a drill.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_should_I_remove_crate_divider_from_puppy\"><\/span>When should I remove crate divider from puppy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>As your puppy grows, you can move the divider panel back to accommodate his larger size. Eventually, hell be big enough  and well-trained enough regarding his elimination habits  that you can remove the divider panel altogether.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_divide_my_crate\"><\/span>Should I divide my crate?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>A divided dog crate for potty training can make the process go much more smoothly. Dogs have a natural inclination to avoid soiling the areas where they eat or sleep. Having distinct areas in the crate will put a stop to a lot of inappropriate behavior.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_do_you_put_the_puppy_crate_in_a_divider\"><\/span>Where do you put the puppy crate in a divider?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are two main materials you can use to make a crate divider: <b>corrugated cardboard or plywood. What is this? If your puppy is a big chewer, youll want to go with plywood for your crate divider. Itll be stronger and last longer if your puppy decides to gnaw around the edges.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_put_a_divider_in_a_dog_crate\"><\/span>How do you put a divider in a dog crate?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You want your dog to have enough room to lie down comfortably and turn around. If the crate is too big, your dog may use one area of the crate to sleep and another spot to eliminate. <b>Many of the wire crates are sold with a divider. This is perfect if you are crate training a growing puppy.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_a_dog_crate_need_a_divider\"><\/span>Does a dog crate need a divider?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The easiest way to a make a dog crate smaller is to decrease the interior space available to the dog by <b>inserting some sort of filler. If your goal is to make the cage less tall, you can insert some type of flooring, such as a non-porous material, and then covering it with a towel, blanket, or bedding.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_reduce_the_space_in_my_dogs_crate\"><\/span>How do I reduce the space in my dog&#8217;s crate?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Can the dividers fit over a crate mat so we dont have to buy different sized mats as the puppy grows? There will be a space of approximately 3.5 inches under the divider. <b>A crate mat may be able to fit under, depending on its thickness. The Frisco Quilted Fleece Pet Bed  Crate Mat would be able to fit appropriately.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Why use a divider in a dog crate?Should you use divider in crate for puppy?Can you add a divider to a dog crate?What type of crate is best for dogs with separation anxiety?Where should I put the divider in my dog crate?When can I take the divider out of dog crate?Do I&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[622],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-163717","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-pet-care"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/163717"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=163717"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/163717\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=163717"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=163717"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=163717"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}