Hi, Well it's countdown time now - collecting my Border Terrier x Jack Russell in 2 weeks time - I know, then the hard work really starts!

I fully intended to get a crate for her but hubby and daughter don't like the idea, I think they see it as cruel and I've started to have doubts about whether it is the right thing to do. I'm retired so intend spending a lot of time at home with her, the longest she will be left is about 4 hours.

Anyway, opinions, pros and cons etc very welcome. I must admit the idea of Cassie snuggled up in a comfy dog bed is very appealing........

Thanks.

Cc

i have used a covered crate with all my dogs when they were puppies.when i have had to nip out & at night.there crate door was left open when i was there n they often went in 4 a sleep.i still use one on bonfire night when the fireworks are bad as my 8yr old rescue gets very agitated.i also use 1 in the car in my estate boot.i find door closed or not a dog is happy to go in & if u have to nip out you are not cumim home 2 a chewed kitchen etc which can be very costly.my mum picked her cockapoo puppie up 2 day & she has a crate. but the choice is yours n people all will have different fews i am sure!

__________________
]mummy 2 :_lucy x rescue,2 golfish & 3 gals, african grey parrot - mojo x

i dont find the cruel infact they are worth it.
ok if you like things chewed up then dont worry.
they do feel safe in them its there own hidy hole away from it all. ok your pup will not like it at first but thats because it not used to it, but soon will be.
my old boy i stopped putting him in one years ago but when a crate gets put up he always used to be in it. as do all my others.
one of my clients just rescued a new dog she a lovely girl BUT chew omg she went through the house the hubby loved the dog but he was changing his mind when all she did was chew,even chew on batteries and managed to get hold of some razor blades lucky she didnt chew them just dropped them, which is not good.
they were at there wits end now ive lent them a crate and she loves it its her own place, she cant chew there stuff and get stuff which could put her in danger.

__________________
Stryder the Utonagan


www.carolscaninecare.co.uk

http://www.nuadalseurope.co.uk/

I agree with crating.. Postive crating only though! Crates are NOT for punishments!
I also believe crating helps when our doggies have to be in a crate at the vets... if they have never been in one and cannot associate anything positive with them this can create a ton of emotions when dog all of the sudden finds themself having to be placed in a secure environment at the vets... I know from my experience at the vets... you can clearly point out those dogs who have been crated and those who have not. ALSO those who have been crated for punishement and those who have been crated positively.

__________________
Suzanne

http://www.tigerkatz.co.uk
Owner/breeder/Exhibitor of Bengals/Akitas/ my children exhibit our pugs

hi i think they are brilliant, my GSD has gone through car stereos, kitchen chairs and tables, fruit, tins of tuna ( opened it perfectly somehow ) remotes, white spirits from when dad was decorating she is now put in her cage when we go out all i do is open the stairgate and open the cage and she goes straight in

__________________

I personally dont rate crates for anything other than transport but I di foster one whos leg had been broken and his movement had to be restricted









my GS mcgyver in his crate looks really unhappy not!!!

__________________

If the crate is filled with bottles of wine then it's a good thing...lol
ASK JANICE

__________________
My holiday pics.http://zafirasphotosofwales.webs.com/






http://www.save-me.org.uk/
.......... I HATE TWO FACED PEOPLE...ITS SO HARD TO KNOW WHICH FACE TO SLAP FIRST!

Have a read of this The Crate: What is it? How should it be used?

(hope sallyanne reads this as havent updated her yet )

We didnt crate train Zach from day one as me and OH thought they might be a little cruel. We soon regretted it when he got to the teething stage and started to chew the kitchen up in boredom/anxiety when we were gone. Now at 6 months he has been slowly introduced to his crate and knows its his place to settle down. We NEVER use it as punishment and always put something tasty like a kong for him to work on while we are gone.

I always wear him out with a walk and a play session before I go out, then put him in the crate and he soon settles down and sleeps the whole time I'm gone. No damage to the house and I'm pretty sure he feels more cosey and less anxious in there, his own little den.

Tell your partner its really not a cruel thing, completely the opposite, you're providing your pup with a secure cosey "bedroom", keeping him safe from any household dangers and it will make the toilet training process easier for you

__________________