wooden dog crates

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 […]

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 […]

Having pets in our lives provides a deep sense of wellbeing and many of our clients have more than one pet dog. In this article we discuss what to consider when designing furniture for two or more pet dogs. Whilst most of our clients have dogs, we have built for other pets including cats and […]

Pet owners are constantly seeking ways to provide the utmost comfort and style for their furry companions. Understanding this desire, we are thrilled to launch our latest pet bedroom feature; custom curtains on bespoke pet furniture. This addition takes our bespoke pet furniture to a whole new level. Offering a perfect blend of functionality and […]

When considering the design of your own dog crate furniture it can be useful to explore previous clients’ designs for inspiration. In the article we share the design briefs of four bespoke solutions for our clients’ pets and home. Detailed in each is the size of the furniture, the chosen colour and materials and the […]

When considering how to create the perfect piece of pet furniture it is helpful to take inspiration from clients dog crate furniture designs. We are proud to be able to deliver to the bespoke requests of our clients and it is important that is is perfect. Dog crate furniture designs will vary in size, colour, […]

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 furniture design for small pet you may be designing for your small pet dog or other pets including rabbits, cats, guinea pigs and reptiles. Our team at The Pet Carpenter pride ourselves on understanding what pets need. Between us we have owned and loved dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, rats, chickens […]

Furniture design for a large dog and your cosy home or narrow doorways is something we are experienced in. As we reach more pet owners throughout the UK we are well verse in supporting clients to overcome these challenges. In the following article we discuss some recent clients designs where we have designed and built […]

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 […]

When it comes to designing your furniture it is important to have functionality in mind. This is a key factor in terms of how your piece will work for both your pet and your home. In this article we discuss the areas for consideration when it comes to creating your own bespoke furniture with us. 

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 […]

When choosing what size dog crate you need, it’s important to factor in a few elements. First and foremost, your dog’s needs must come first. However you’ll also need to consider how their new crate will fit in your home. In this article we’ll outline the key factors you’ll need to consider when deciding what […]

If you’re thinking of adding in a second dog to your family, you may be thinking about all the things you’ll need to purchase ahead of their arrival. Of course, there are some things dogs are able to share, such as water bowls and toys but what about larger items like beds? With the cost […]

There’s a common misconception that dogs can’t and shouldn’t live in flats. Often this is assumed based on the idea that by living in an apartment you don’t have access to outdoor space so it’s unfair to have a dog. Of course, this isn’t strictly true. However, there are a few things you need to […]

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 […]

Considering crate training but not sure what you’ll need?  With so many different types of dog crate available, it can be confusing to know where and how to begin! Thankfully we’ve compiled this dog crate guide to help you get started on your crate training journey.

We have been designing and building unique pet bedroom furniture for just over two years. As we have evolved so has the way you can shop and design with The Pet Carpenter. We always work to improve the ways in which you can design and create your own pet bedroom furniture and so we have […]

As Christmas approaches it’s time to consider all those ‘must do’ festive activities. In this blog we thought we’d share a full ‘advent calendar’ style ‘bucket list’ to work through this festive season with your four legged friend! Get your pup their very own advent calendar to countdown to Christmas. Whether you’ve opted to fill your […]

The days are getting shorter and that spooky time of year is just around the corner! Halloween brings with it lots of fun, lots of tasty treats and for some dogs lots of novel and new experiences! For some pups this can be exciting but for others this may be a little worrying, we’re going […]

Whether it’s day to day upkeep or more specific maintenance advice, we’re passionate about ensuring your new pet furniture is built to last. Take a look through the following tips to find out how best to care for your The Pet Carpenter furniture.

We’re incredibly lucky here at The Pet Carpenter to be based in the heart of Dartmoor National Park. There are so many stunning tors, watercourses and moorlands to explore. Fortunately plenty of them are dog friendly too! While our workshop may be based in a picture postcard corner of Devon, our customers don’t have to […]

Metal dog crates are hardly the most aesthetically pleasing piece of furniture in your home. The benefits of crate training are often underestimated and their menacing cage-like appearance only adds to the misinterpretation. If you’ve decided crate training is here to stay but are disappointed by the limited variety when it comes to metal dog crates […]

Some owners believe crate training is cruel and while at The Pet Carpenter we certainly cannot condone leaving any dog shut in a crate unattended for lengthy periods of time, we do recognise the many benefits of crate training. With so many choices on the market, it can be tricky to figure out what kind […]