Crates & Home
Crates, gates, playpens and dog doors for a calm home.
Our picks
Best Anxiety Dog Crate (2026): Escape-Proof Crates for Separation Anxiety
The best anxiety dog crate is strong, escape-proof and paired with training. High anxiety dog crate picks for separation anxiety, and when a crate helps.
Best Dog Crate Pads (2026): Crate Mats for Chewers, Puppies and Big Dogs
The best dog crate pads and crate mats for chewers, puppies with accidents and large or older dogs, plus a crate cover, with sizes for 24 to 54 inch crates.
Best Dog Door for Large Dogs (2026): XL Wall and Door Picks
The best large dog door for labs, shepherds and giant breeds: XL wall-mount kits, insulated flaps for cold climates, locking doors, and how to measure.
Best Dog Door for Sliding Glass Door (2026): No-Cut Patio Panels
The best dog door for sliding glass door setups: no-cut patio panels, a height chart for 70 to 101 inch doors, and picks for big dogs, cold and raccoons.
Best Dog Gate (2026): Tall, Retractable, Pressure Mounted and Outdoor Gates
The best dog gate for doorways, stairs or patios: extra-tall gates for jumpers, retractable and pressure mounted gates, and which are safe at the top of stairs.
Best Heavy Duty Dog Crate (2026): Escape-Proof Kennels for Strong Dogs
The best heavy duty dog crate for dogs that bend wire, pop latches or push through: welded aluminum, rotomolded and steel kennels, plus how to secure them.
Guides
Crate Training at Night: Where to Put the Crate and How to Stop the Crying
Crate training a puppy at night: where to put the crate, a bedtime routine, how long a puppy can stay in overnight by age, and what to do when they cry.
Crate Training a Puppy: A Calm, Day-by-Day Plan
Crate training a puppy, step by step: a day-by-day plan, how long puppies can stay in, fixes for crying and accidents, and when to stop and call your vet.
What Size Crate for My Dog? Size Chart by Weight and Breed
What size crate for your dog: a dog crate size chart by weight, height and length, sizes for 10 popular breeds, and how to measure in two minutes.