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How to build a dog crate
Measure your dog.
To start concretely planning the dimensions of your crate, you'll need to accommodate your dog's size. Measure your dog's height (from its feet to the top of its head) and length (nose tip to the tip of its tail).
Decide on the dimensions of your crate. Once you've measured how big your dog is, you'll need to plan the size of your crate accordingly.