Trailers, Beds and Kennels

If your bringing a Great Dane Pup into your home something you must consider is the size of his or hers kennel, if your going to “crate” train and also where your puppy will sleep if not in his or her kennel.  There are many many options for dog beds but finding something for a Great Dane I have personally found it be a very interesting search.  Presently I am using a double futon mattress on the floor one small side folded up against the wall.  Charlie seems to like leaning up on one side of things and this gives him a good option for laying both ways I find, or he can still lye flat out on the bed.  I would think as Charlie grows a little more, in2-3 years he’ll need a full bed.  Great Dane Beds are not something I have seen in any pet store.  Largest one I found lasted Charlie about 8 months, a 2 seater couch with low arm rests works great for lounging if you have the space for a spare two seater couch that is! I wonder about one of those giant bean bag sacks? Does anyone have one of those for their Great Dane Beds?

Charlie 3 milk crates to his left on the deck railing

Great Dane Kennels or “crates” have also been something of great discussion since becoming a Great Dane owner.  We opted for crate training, as it is a natural comfort for your furry little friend.  Really now I am thankful we did as everything in the house can pretty much be reached.  No closet door stands a chance to those “raptor claws” if a Great Dane feels determined.  Last week Charlie was standing up against a 6 foot wall looking over the top of it.  Then is the time you realize you have a Giant Breed Dog, smacks you right in the face.  Often I find myself forgetting how big he really is.  The largest crate we found at a Pet S has been really good in size, not too small but on the verge now, I have found something suitable as a “Great Dane Crate” but shipping is equal the cage or no delivery to my p.o. so still I search. 

Great Dane Kennels can also be a soft, tented shape style of kennel.  They are used mainly for Great Dane Dog Shows so my feeling on it is that until your Dane can be out alone in the house he or she would just shred the soft kennel in no time.  I will be attempting to go camping with the little man this summer.  I hope he does not shred my tent, if so I guess training will follow until the whole tent is shredded and Brian Griffin recovers from all those bee stings he received on “Episode VI”

Just kidding. But I am serious.

I would like to touch a little bit on the importance of car safety with your Great Dane or any other dog breed.  Summer is coming and we all know, especially for us Canadians that that means windows down. Cruizin the strip, scenic drives, hard tops off and soft tops down and above all else distractions and distracted drivers.  Your furry loved one can become a very large projectile in the result of an unexpected maneuver or excessive braking or with Charlie I am pretty paranoid of him toppling over or blowing a knee or something trying to struggle for balance.  A seat belt harness we purchased online XXL works really well with our big boy and room for him to grow into it.  Heavy buckles and clips, metal rings, locking carabiner, leather strap for his chest plate.  It clips into the strap of the seat belt itself, either shoulder or lap sections.  Charlie can maneuver wherever he likes across the back seat, or sit on the front seat and use the strap to keep his balance whenever leaning on the corners.  All in all it has been an excellent purchase and I feel much better in my vehicle knowing my Great Dane will be with me the entire ride no matter what the outcome. Please be sure to secure your pet when traveling in a vehicle.  It could save both your lives.

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