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In reply to the discussion: Dog - crate - sorry it's in GD but I need some advise [View all]procon
(15,805 posts)8. Why did you get a dog?
Seriously, 8 hours confined to a cage that's barely big enough to turn around. Isolated I, confined and alone with no interaction, sounds like Puppy Gitmo. No water, food, potty, contact... What kinda of life is that? The poor beastie deserves better, don't you think?
Yes, I'm upset by your post. Can you not hire a dog walker at the least, or take him to doggie day care, can a relative or friend take him in their house while you're out? Why did you get a dog without understanding the responsibility of being a good owner who loves their companion animals like they are cherished family members... End of rant.
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I have never had a crate for a dog. I have 4 cats now, but I had dogs in the past. I've
tblue37
Dec 2019
#30
Well...if you got a tall dog gate, one you could secure...you could put doggie in a laundry room/
Karadeniz
Dec 2019
#10
I was gone 12 hours a day so I made her a little 'apartment' in my kitchen. I had her crate,
UniteFightBack
Dec 2019
#16
Why must he be crated while you are gone? Dog-proof an area and put doggy wee wee pads down.
emmaverybo
Dec 2019
#27
Puppies though should not be more than 3-4 hours in the crate because their bladders
emmaverybo
Dec 2019
#37