photo credit: MeaganJean

Let's admit it, life in a kennel doesn't seem that exciting. This picture on the left clearly illustrates how I would feel if I had to spend my life behind bars. My name is Nate and I'm the owner of the Dog Kennels Guide (a great blog about everything you would want to know about your Dog's living arrangments).

Although this dog on the left doesn't look that happy, the truth is that a lot of dogs are happy to head to the kennel, but you'll need to make sure that a few things are in place first.

The Kennel Must be Large Enough, but Not Too Large

Many people get worried that there dog isn't going to like being placed in a small area, so they buy a dog kennel that is too big. Dog's actually don't like it if their kennel is too large (it just isn't cozy for them that way). The kennel size should be large enough so the dog can do a complete 360 within it, but not much larger than that.

Make Sure Your Dog Has Exercised

Sure, your dog isn't going to be happy in a cage if he or she hasn't exercised all day. However if you have taken your dog on a walk or run, you might find that she is excited to hop back in the cage for a little rest when it is time.

Clean The Kennel

I'm not saying that you should clean dog kennels more often than you clean your own bedroom, but every month or two you should probably clean out your dog's little home.

Hope you have enjoyed these tips for a happy, kenneled dog.