How we chose a secure dog kennel for our van build
Scout’s van crate arrived this week!
Our cattle dog typically rides in a car harness, but we wanted a more secure way to keep her safe when we hit the road full time next year. Here are all the details of our decision to purchase an intermediate Ruff Land kennel for our #vandog! (We are not affiliated with the brand.)
Looking for general crate info? You can read about why I support crate training in this article and our personal process helping our dog feel comfortable left alone in this one.
TLDR: Our dog’s van crate overview
Single-door Ruff Land Intermediate in whitestone color
Smaller than Scout’s current wire crate: 30” vs 36” in length (she is roughly 20” tall at the withers, 22” long, and 40 pounds)
Will be secured under our bed in the van and removable if we need to take it out
Cheaper and lighter than some other crash kennel options, but still high quality
Why get a special crash crate in the first place?
Scout has thankfully been a fantastic road trip dog since the day we picked her …
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