Everyone has their own opinion on whether dog crates are right for their dog or not. It really is your choice. I will let you know that is doesn’t harm the dog being in a crate. It is very useful in training your new puppy and helping with consistency with your dog. As long as you are using crates for their intended purpose then your dog won’t mind getting in it as well. When we first got Bailey we are potty training her and we would put her in the crate at night to stop her from having accidents all over house. This really seemed to work well for her.
I have written a guest post explaing the benefits of using a dog crate:
Many people think that dog crates are cruel. They look like a cage, and the idea of locking a dog away in a cage isn’t very nice. I must admit, I thought the same, until I started learning more about crates. Now, my dogs and I all love our dog crates!
Dog crates are very useful for puppy toilet training. Puppies don’t usually soil their sleeping area, so if you let your pup rest in his crate and take him out regularly to eliminate, you’ll find he’ll very quickly learn where he can and can’t go to the toilet. It’s also a safe place for your puppy to sleep at night, to stop him chewing on things he shouldn’t have access to. It’s a great alternative to the laundry room for your puppy’s sleeping area.
After reading the whole article you too will realize that using a dog crate isn’t to be mean or abusive but rather a training utensil.
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Great article, Dog Crates can be used in a variety of ways with any type of dog. From old dogs to puppies dog cages can provide a dog a sense of security and give them their own “den” where they feel safe.
Nice post, Crate Training Dogs is a great way train your dog or puppy.
Thanks a lot.