Nightstand Dog Crate

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Updated 20/04/2021

Keep your dog kennel close by without sacrificing the look of your bedroom with one of these nightstand dog crates. This collection is the best way to be able to make sure you dog is feeling close and comfortable and still like one of the family.

Buying Guide

A nightstand dog crate offers a homeowner a stylish piece of furniture and gives a dog its own space for relaxing. Yes, you read that right! A multi-functional piece such as the nightstand dog crate requires careful consideration to ensure its many users benefit from it. Don't worry as we'll list down a few tips and guidelines on choosing the right one not just for your home but for your pet as well!

How to select the right size dog crate?

Before you get the most stylish nightstand dog crate online, you must first take careful measurements to ensure your new furniture will fit alongside your bed and/or other furniture pieces. One of your goals is to have a dog crate that fits comfortably in your bedroom. You wouldn’t want a piece that won’t fit so you’re forced to place it in the middle of the room, would you?

As the furniture is also for your dog, you must ensure it will last through the growth spurts of the animal. If you have a puppy right now, get the estimated adult size of your pet online. Use it as a guide in choosing the size of the crate. The crate must have enough room for the dog to turn around and lie down.

How to ensure proper ventilation of a nightstand dog crate?

The main purpose of the furniture is to offer your pooch a safe haven. So, you can’t simply get a regular end table and punch holes into it! Your dog needs ventilation slats. What's more, it will require a good view of its surroundings. So, make sure the nightstand dog crate you get won’t let the dog feel like it’s stuck inside a black box.

How to maintain a nightstand dog crate?

Most nightstand dog crates are made of solid wood, so they are heavy. This means cleaning the unit can only be done where it’s placed inside your home. Don't worry as cleaning the piece’s finish can be done with mild dish soap and warm water. The solution will take out any foul smell without hurting the material’s quality. Just make sure that you don’t soak the entire furniture.

If there are hard-to-get areas that are full of dirt, use an unused toothbrush. Then, wipe the dirt and dust off the surface using paper towels or soft cloth until it comes up fairly clean. Lastly, dry off the residue moisture using a clean cloth.

After a good, thorough cleaning, protect your nightstand dog crate’s finish by using a quality soft paste wax. Make sure it’s non-toxic as the dog will be sleeping in it. Apply a coat and wait a few minutes before buffing it lightly with a soft cloth or shoe brush. Wait for an hour before you let the dog use its crate again.

A nightstand dog crate isn’t cheap as it’s made of premium materials. It is, therefore, imperative that you keep the piece out of direct sunlight. Sunshine can go more than 140 degrees, which means it won’t just cook and destroy fine finishes, but it will also make the piece too hot for the dog to lounge.