Wednesday, September 2, 2015

A Bargain Hunter's Guide To Buying Luxury Dog Crates And Pet Accessories

By Daphne Bowen


If you want to pamper your dog, you are not alone. The pet care industry is growing at a massive rate. Many items, such as luxury dog crates, are wonderful to have but may be priced too highly for people to afford them. If you want to learn how to spoil the special canine in your life, here are some tips that you can use so that you don't end up destroying your bank balance in the process.

There are a few reasons why you need to consider the age of your pup when buying items. If you have a dog that will grow a lot and it is still young at this point in time, you may want to purchase very little in the way of wearable items. You also don't want to try and anticipate the weight or the size your pet will be when it is full grown since some individual dogs are larger or smaller than a typical member of that breed would be.

When you are deciding what kind of clothing, blankets or bedding to purchase for your pup, you should consider what kind of coat your pet has and what kind of temperatures it is able to comfortably withstand. Some need added warmth and when setting up a crate or bed, may need extra blankets to keep them warm. Dogs with thicker coats may do better with lighter items.

Once you start shopping for clothing, harnesses and items that your pooch will wear, you will quickly see that there is a wide range of sizes available. Often, items will be sized according to weight as well as the length of the back, the circumference of the chest and the size of the neck. You may also find that for items such as booties or shoes, you will need to know how far across your dog's paws are.

For many people with smaller budgets, the purchasing process will need to be more gradual. If this is the case with you, starting off with the essentials and then adding to them as your budget allows is a good idea. Initial purchases may include a crate so that your pup can safely stay in your house when you are away, bowls for food and for water, and a collar or harness so that you can walk your pup safely.

If you want to make sure you are getting the best deals on items such as clothing, you may want to look at the beginning or end of a season. Often, stores and websites will have sales on seasonal items such as warmer coats, life jackets and booties. If your dog is full grown, you shouldn't have any problem with them fitting into an item when the appropriate season returns.

Shopping online can be a great way to save money but you do have to be careful. For example, large items such as crates may be heavy and cost you a lot in shipping and handling charges. Some food items and clothing items may not ship to your location if you are buying them from another country. Also, exchange rates may turn what seemed like a great deal into a large expense.

By learning where the best deals are and then frequenting those stores you will be able to get your dog the items that you are looking for without going into debt to do so. You may be amazed at the money you are able to save just by being careful where, when and how you shop.




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