Aluminum Dog Boxes – Features and Style Choices

Aluminum Box Choices

Aluminum dog boxes come in a variety of styles and sizes. The box that is best suited your needs will then depend on the purpose, your needs and obviously the size of your dog. Anyone who handles dogs, whether they are a professional K-9 handler or just beginning as a handler will have need of these boxes.

The best boxes are constructed with a tough diamond tread type of aluminum and should include sufficient head room, vents and even some have options for storage. The aluminum dog boxes may be designed for a single dog or may even have a double or even triple compartment to hold multiple dogs. There are aluminum dog boxes that are made to accompany ATV riders and even motorcycles so if you want to take your dog for a ride you do not have to use a pick-up truck.

Aluminum dog boxes can range from very simple and functional to the more elaborate. The styling of the boxes changes all the time with new innovations being added every day. Dog boxes are not only for the professional K-9 handler like those who use Rescue dogs or those used by law enforcement, but every type of dog enthusiast, especially those who use their dogs for show or those who have hunting dogs.

Convenient to Carry

Ways to carry the aluminum dog boxes can range from the pickup truck, van or SUV to the motorcycle and ATV. Some of the boxes are approved for traveling on the airlines. The boxes have a variety of special features depending on the make and style you choose. Some aluminum dog boxes may have added features like top rigging, bear holes for precision slips and may come with storage compartments just to mention a couple choices. Spring-loaded handles are a new feature that are part of the equipment on the boxes designed to eliminate the rattling of the conventional hinges as well as increase the maneuverable of the unit. The better aluminum dog boxes are professionally crafted with improved corner welding and hemmed edges which protect your dog from being injured on any sharp metal edges. They will also be equipped with rain gutters to keep the water away and two different types of windows depending on the weather.

Collapsing Boxes

Another style of aluminum dog boxes are the ones designed to be not only convenient but also economical, is the knock-down style of dog boxes. There are great box choices for the larger breed of dogs like the Lab or for the smaller dogs like the Beagle. These types of boxes are designed to be collapsed easily which makes them great for seasonal storage or for shipping purposes. They do come with the more sought after features like lined compartments that make for ease of cleaning, adjustable air vents in the rear for ultimate air flow and a front door with the over-sized bar. They have the capacity to be locked because of the T-handle.

Storage Compartments

Some aluminum dog boxes even come with upper compartment storage on both sides of the unit. This is a Big-T feature that allows enough room for the dog as well as room to store things that the avid hunter needs like their gear, decoys and guns. The lids are dual so that you can easily gain access to the storage part of the box from the side of the truck. Once the lid is opened it is securely held in place with gas struts.