dog crate training

At The Pet Carpenter, we know every dog is different when it comes to finding their perfect place to rest. Whether your dog loves curling up in a soft bed or prefers the comfort of a den-like crate, both options have their place. In this updated guide, we explore the benefits of each, how crate […]

Living with more than one dog can be incredibly rewarding, but it also brings unique challenges. Each dog has different needs depending on age, energy levels, and personality. When managed thoughtfully, a multi-dog household can be calm, connected, and enriching for everyone involved. This article explores how structure, boundaries, and confinement tools like crates and […]

At The Pet Carpenter, we believe in helping dogs thrive by creating spaces that support their comfort and security. Understanding what dogs need to be happy and healthy is at the heart of responsible dog ownership. This is why we’re encouraging puppy parents to join the Generation Pup Study. This long-term research project is helping […]

At The Pet Carpenter, our passion has always been about more than just beautiful pet furniture. It’s about building homes where pets and people live together in harmony. That’s why we are thrilled to announce our new affiliation with Kids Around Dogs (KAD). An award-winning association dedicated to supporting families and schools in helping children […]

Helping Your Dog Feel Safe, Secure, and Emotionally Balanced At The Pet Carpenter, we believe every dog deserves a space where they feel completely at ease. That’s why we advocate for Gift Crate Confidence—a philosophy that ensures your dog sees their crate not as a restriction, but as a supportive, comforting space designed to nurture […]

At The Pet Carpenter, we’re passionate about enhancing the health and wellbeing of dogs while helping pet owners create harmonious living spaces through our offering of dog crate furniture. That’s why we were thrilled to join Anna Webb on her podcast, A Dog’s Life, to explore how dog crate furniture can support your dog’s wellbeing […]

Designing your own dog crate furniture allows for your to be creative whilst meeting your pet and home needs. Whether you are seeking to compliment home interiors or design a piece that adds lots of functionality for the home by working with The Pet Carpenter team you can create a dog crate furniture design that […]

This week has been an interesting one as with two simple social posts, nothing out of the ordinary or unusual for us, both our Instagram and TikTok have blown up! And when I say blown up I mean millions of people from across the world are finding our work and commenting on what we do. […]

Designing your own bespoke pet furniture is where your pets comfort and safety meets your desired home interiors and personal style. With multiple options available when designing a bespoke pet furniture commission it can be helpful to understand how previous clients have worked with us to create their own unique pieces. In this article we share the design brief […]

We appreciate how hard it can be to make decisions on how to design your furniture without seeing or feeling our work physically and that’s why we have launched The Pet Carpenter on YouTube. We have often found our quick videos of pet furniture features and longer pet furniture tour videos help our clients understand […]

When it comes to deciding what colour to finish your pet furniture in it can be a difficult decision. In this article we are going to explore a number of way in which you can approach choosing a colour for your bespoke piece of pet furniture.

When it comes to practicality for the home choosing to design pet furniture with cupboards could provide perfect storage solution. In this article we discuss The Bailey Bedroom style of dog crate furniture with a cupboard and drawers. We also discuss another clients bespoke design for their pet rabbits. We hope this helps inspire you […]

We often talk about how enrichment can have benefits for our pets, it’s fun, it’s relaxing and can help keep them occupied while we’re busy with boring human things like work! But did you know enrichment can be more than just a bit of fun for our pets? It can help build confidence which is […]

There are a number of reasons why dog crates are used. We find many differing opinions around crating a dog, however many breeders, trainers and veterinarians will recommend crate training from a young age. In this article we are going to discuss some of the reasons why dog crates are used and how they can […]

We believe crate training is a personal choice between new owners and their pups. While it doesn’t always suit all families, there are some great benefits to crate training. If you’re welcoming a new pup soon and have decided to learn how crate train a puppy, here are some of our recommendations! For a more […]