TrainingBeginner Dog TrainingCratesHouse Training Best Types of Crates for Dog Training Wire crates, soft crates, plastic crates - even dog crates that look like furniture! With all these kinds of dog crates on the market, it's important to know what type of crate is best for training your dog. By Jordan Gigler - Published: December 6, 2017 Updated: April 23, 2019 1