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In reply to the discussion: Dog - crate - sorry it's in GD but I need some advise [View all]madaboutharry
(40,209 posts)67. People have a tendency to project human values onto animals.
I am sorry for the pushback you are getting here.
A crate, when used properly, is a wonderful tool for teaching a puppy not to use your home as a toilet. They see it as their "den" and their "home." They do not see it as a prison cell. A crate can be a positive thing for a dog.
I think there have been some good suggestions to help you with your puppy so that he doesn't stay in the crate for too long a period at a time.
I will say again that the doggie day care idea is a good one. They will take him out to potty regularly and he will also learn how to be around other dogs and new people.
Hang in there. it is obvious you love your dog and that is what is most important
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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