Eleven years of boarding other people's dogs, one wire crate that kept showing up for work, and what it taught me about buying gear that lasts.
I ran a licensed in-home dog boarding business for eleven years. This is the crate that earned a permanent spot in my mudroom, and the tradeoffs I would tell you about before you buy one.
A former home boarder compares the MidWest iCrate 42-Inch and the FDW Folding Crate on latches, pans, weight, and price after a week of side-by-side use.
Ten reasons a wire crate earned a permanent spot in a room that hosted four to six guest dogs at a time.
Eleven years of boarding other people's dogs, one wire crate that kept showing up for work, and what it taught me about buying gear that lasts.
Eleven years of boarding guest dogs taught me that a nervous dog settles faster in a crate than in an open room. Here is the exact routine I used, step by step, with the crate I would buy again.
A straight, honest review of the MidWest iCrate 42-Inch, including the downsides, from someone who boarded dogs for eleven years.
Eleven years of boarding dogs taught me which beds survive a houseful of guests. The Bedsure elevated bed earned its spot, with a few honest caveats.
After eleven years of boarding dogs in my converted mudroom, I have strong opinions about which bed survives a houseful of dogs. Here is how the Bedsure elevated cot and a classic orthopedic foam bed compare.
Ten practical reasons from a former home boarder, with the Bedsure Elevated Dog Bed as the example.
A short story from Renata Ellsworth about the Bedsure Elevated Dog Bed and a warm mudroom.
A step by step guide from a former home boarder, using the Bedsure Elevated Dog Bed as the recommended tool.
Eleven years of boarding dogs taught me which beds survive. Here is the straight story on the Bedsure Elevated Dog Bed, including the parts I would not put in a five-star review.
Eleven years of boarding dogs taught me which gates survive a houseful of strangers. This PETMAKER 4-panel gate has been holding up for over a year in my converted mudroom.
Two wide freestanding gates, eleven years of boarding dogs behind me, and one clear winner for a houseful of guests.
Ten practical reasons from a former home boarder, with the PETMAKER 4-Panel Pet Gate as the example.
A short story from Renata Ellsworth about the PETMAKER 4-Panel Pet Gate and a mudroom doorway.
A step by step guide from a former home boarder, using the PETMAKER 4-Panel Pet Gate as the recommended tool.
A no-sugarcoating look at the PETMAKER 4-Panel Pet Gate from a former home dog boarder: what it does well, what it doesn't, and who should skip it.
A former in-home dog boarder on three years of daily use: what held up, what didn't, and who should buy the Petmate Pet Cafe.
I kept both in rotation for years. One got cleaned every day. The other got put off. Here is which one I would buy again.
Ten practical reasons from a former home boarder, with the Petmate Pet Cafe Waterer as the example.
A short story from Renata Ellsworth about the Petmate Pet Cafe Waterer and a busy kennel room.
A step by step guide from a former home boarder, using the Petmate Pet Cafe Waterer as the recommended tool.
Eleven years of boarding dogs in my home taught me which water bowls survive and which ones end up in the garage. Here is the straight story on the Petmate Pet Cafe Waterer, including the parts the product page leaves out.
Eleven years of boarding dogs in my own home taught me what actually breaks down urine, not just covers it. This is the long-term story of the gallon jug I kept refilling.
Eleven years of boarding dogs taught me which enzyme cleaner earns its spot in the mudroom. Here is the honest comparison.
Ten practical reasons a former home boarder kept an enzyme cleaner on the shelf, with the Rocco & Roxie Supply Co. gallon jug as the example.
A short story from Renata Ellsworth about the Rocco & Roxie Enzyme Cleaner and a mudroom floor.
The exact five step process I used for eleven years as an in-home dog boarder, and the enzyme cleaner that made it work.
A straight, honest review of the Rocco & Roxie Enzyme Cleaner, including the downsides, from someone who boarded dogs for eleven years.
I ran a licensed in-home dog boarding business for eleven years. This is the crate that earned a permanent spot in my mudroom, and the tradeoffs I would tell you about before you buy one.
A straight, honest review of the MidWest iCrate 42-Inch, including the downsides, from someone who boarded dogs for eleven years.
Eleven years of boarding dogs taught me which beds survive a houseful of guests. The Bedsure elevated bed earned its spot, with a few honest caveats.
Eleven years of boarding dogs taught me which beds survive. Here is the straight story on the Bedsure Elevated Dog Bed, including the parts I would not put in a five-star review.
Eleven years of boarding dogs taught me which gates survive a houseful of strangers. This PETMAKER 4-panel gate has been holding up for over a year in my converted mudroom.
A no-sugarcoating look at the PETMAKER 4-Panel Pet Gate from a former home dog boarder: what it does well, what it doesn't, and who should skip it.
A former in-home dog boarder on three years of daily use: what held up, what didn't, and who should buy the Petmate Pet Cafe.
Eleven years of boarding dogs in my home taught me which water bowls survive and which ones end up in the garage. Here is the straight story on the Petmate Pet Cafe Waterer, including the parts the product page leaves out.
Eleven years of boarding dogs in my own home taught me what actually breaks down urine, not just covers it. This is the long-term story of the gallon jug I kept refilling.
A straight, honest review of the Rocco & Roxie Enzyme Cleaner, including the downsides, from someone who boarded dogs for eleven years.
