7 HOW TO SHIP DOGS 



Why dogs are injured in transit???? 



and the poor dog unable to protect himself, must lie within his box 

 with a troubled mind. 



On the bottom nail three or more thin strips so that the crate will 

 not rest on the floor. 



It is well to have a half- to one-inch strip along the sides, either 

 about the middle or near the top so that there will always be "breathing 

 space." 



BEWARE OF CRACKS AND OPENINGS 



By no means leave wide cracks on the four sides; none on the bot- 

 tom, and a few wider ones on the top. Dogs are inquisitive and a nose 

 or paw pushed into a crack may bring a hurt or bruise. We recommend 

 two or three very small holes — bored thru the floor to permit drainage. 



The top should be more open for ventilation and this top with the 

 very narrow cracks on the sides will afford sufficient and the only de- 

 sirable ventilation in order to avoid drafts and chill. Larger openings 

 in the hot weather season are in order. 



The top should have cracks varying from one inch to two inches 

 wide, according to the size of the crate. It is advisable to nail a strong 

 wire netting over the entire top. 



A sloping edge or angle running on both sides from the center of 

 the top can be recommended as these insure ventilation regardless of 

 what other boxes are piled on top or around the crate. This construc- 

 tion, rather than the flat top, does entail a substantial amount of extra 

 labor and cost. 



If a poorly constructed crate must be used in winter time, tack 

 burlap cloth over the outside of the crate. 



It may be advisable in very cold weather, if the dog is shortcoated 

 or of small size, to put a sweater on the dog to ward oflF chills. 



