whats your views on using a cage for a pup when you are out or night time?

My pup is 11 weeks and was used to a crate when we had him
Personally I would love him to have the run of the house and not use the crate but he likes it. It's closed during the night and open during the day for him to pop in and out of.

Mine had a crate with play pen attatched when they were pups for when we were out during the day. and slept just in their crates at night.
Now they have run of the conservatory and garden when we are out and just go in thier crates when they choose to and at night.

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I havent been on this forum very long and have already read numerous threads on the subject, dont know if you can look back and find peoples opinions. Most seem to think it a very good idea. It is not something I have done before but am finding it brilliant.

i find it good but some people tell me its cruel but the last thing i want is my home chewed up

as long as the pup is not locked in it too long esp during the day (no longer than a couple of hours during the day) then its fine, and for the night some seem to think its good for toilet training...
But yes there are LOADS of threads on this just search for "crate"...

it is a matter of choice some people swear by them others think they are cruel at the end of the day if the dog is not shut in it all day and is happy to go in it and the owners are happy then it works for them. however if the dog gets distressed then it is likely the owner will not use it.

A ctrate is a good idea especially as a pup, it gets them used to having one place to sleep and will be a better transition say if your wanting to put them in the boot of the car for travel at some point.
Its usefull as it means your house isnt going to get torn up and when they get over tired (rowdy) you can easily put them down so they are not eating you

I love how there are so many 'crate' subjects being posted every week! LOL

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never used one for indoors, i do at a show. Down to personal choice, i'm happier with my pups having the freedon of the house and garden , regardless if they poop or chew.

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