03/13/2026
🛑 Kennel Myth 🛑
Dogs Need Lots of Room in Their Kennels!!
Answer: NO!
A common misconception when sizing dogs for their kennels, specifically their travel kennel, is that it should give them plenty of space. While that sounds comfortable, it is actually not the safest option at all!
A properly sized travel kennel should allow a dog to stand up, turn around, and lie down comfortably, but not much more. When a kennel is too large, a dog can be thrown around inside during sudden stops, hard braking, or sharp turns. A snug kennel helps keep them stable and supported, which greatly reduces the risk of injury.
What is considered a snug fit?
A dog should keep three points of contact while in the kennel. The first point of contact is the floor. Then, as they are curled up, they should be touching two other walls. If they cannot achieve this, your kennel is much too big.
I always think of the egg trick. If you put an egg in a big pot with a lid and shake it, the likelihood of it breaking is pretty high, right? Now try putting an egg in a dish that is nearly the same size as the egg. There is a much smaller chance that egg is going to break, isn't there?
That is why many hunters, professional handlers, working dog owners, and true blue dog enthusiasts choose durable, properly sized kennels designed specifically for travel rather than oversized crates or even worse, letting their dog roam free in their vehicle.
At the end of the day, a travel kennel is not meant to be a bedroom. It is meant to be a safety device.
Snug. Secure. Safe. 🐾🚙
*picture harvested from Gunner Kennels IG*
