So you are wondering, how to make a puppy crate covering. I have some great news for you today. While you may have already made the crate, and it really should not take long to do so, you are missing one of the most important pieces of the process. While making the crate, you want to make sure that whatever material you use is not going to react with your puppies skin. If you use a material that your puppy will scratch (which would be most of them) then you are in big trouble when it comes time to clean up. So before you go and start making the crate, check to see what material you are going to use.
Some people say that you should not wash materials that you are using on your dog’s skin, but I disagree. For one thing, if you use an old t-shirt or blanket, it will be rubbed off. If you use something like plastic milk jugs, you might not have that problem because you can just wash those away. However, if you use something like wood or metal, you might have a problem getting all of that material off of your dog. So if you are going to use any material type, make sure that you have cleaned it properly.
So when it comes time to get started, it is time to decide which material is going to work best. Again, you want to keep it as natural looking as possible, so keep in mind that if you use a material like canvas, there are some inherent qualities to it. You may think that a canvas material will work, but it is actually a natural material. Other than that, you want something that is soft and easily washable. If you use a material that is too hard or is too heavy, your puppy could develop health problems.
So, what is the best material type to use? It is a cedar material. It has all of the advantages of a cedar material, while giving your puppy some nice scent around the door. It also provides a barrier between him and the floor, especially if you have an enclosed area. So not only is your puppy going to have a nice comfortable place to sleep, he is going to have an even more protected place to play.
Now that you know how to make a puppy crate covering, you need to find a product that will do this. Luckily, there are many options out there. One of the best places to look is to go to your local pet store. While most people will steer you towards materials like nylon or some type of vinyl, there are pet stores that sell actual covers for crates. It might not be as comfortable as a cedar material, but it will be more durable than those two other materials.
If you are handy with tools, you should be able to build one yourself. There are instructions available online. If you don’t feel up to the task, you can hire someone to build it for you. Again, it is going to cost a little bit of money, but it could save you money in the long run.
When you are looking at how to make a puppy crate covering, it is important to think about your puppy’s needs. He is just going to get smaller, so you want to make sure he is comfortable. If he is moving all around the house, he may not be comfortable. You can make the crate easy for him to move into, by adding a door.
Also think about how often you are going to clean up the crate. If you are going to leave it outside, it is going to have to go through a lot of different processes before it gets dirty. If you use a puppy crate cover, it will not need to go through as many routines as if you kept the whole area clean. If you have a dog that barks all the time, you will not want to clean the whole crate because they may just bark and chew everything.