WHY THIS SIZE?

GUNNER is the original 5 Star Crash Tested kennel, per the Center For Pet Safety. We created this crate specifically for transportation and that factors into our fit recommendations. In the best interest of your dog, we advise a snug fit for safe travel. If choosing the GUNNER crate for home kenneling, simply slide the toggle above to the right to see the best size.

SAFE TRAVEL GUIDELINES

When primarily used for travel, we always recommend a tight fit in the GUNNER kennel. This protects the dog in the case of an accident: the less wasted interior space the better. Think about it like this – if you’re hitting the brakes too hard, or get into a wreck, you’d rather that your dog have less room to move around inside the kennel. Many customers have also found that their dog feels more secure when traveling in a tighter area too. For further explanation on this point, let Seth Bynum, a Veterinarian, break it down for you.

For further explanation on this point, let Seth Bynum, a Veterinarian, break it down for you.

WHAT DO WE MEAN BY SNUG FIT?

Check out the below visual. When the door is closed, the proper fit for safe travel could mean that your dog:

• Is curled
• Paws are tucked
• Rump/tail is resting against the back

Here’s another look for how your dog might look in a crate sized for safe travel, when the door is open: