Could never have suvived without the crate. Previous dogs (labs i must admit!!) have been a nightmare with chewing. One chewed my mothers brand new unworn shoes, another wrecked a door and its frame. One had (now that i look back on reflection) separation anxiety and used to pee and pooh all over the flat the minute we left him. With this dog we used a crate and have never had and damage in the house. A godsend And she loves her crate and quite often takes herself of into it for a bit peace and quiet!!