You live in one yourself, they get one away from you.
Comment on A crate for puppy
brillotti@lemmy.world 2 months ago
Why do you choose to keep your dog in a cage?
SchmidtGenetics@lemmy.world 2 months ago
Adm_Drummer@lemmy.world 1 month ago
Not OP but here’s some personal experience: I had a really hard time agreeing to create training with my dog. I found the entire ordeal stressful for myself until I started to see the benefits.
When the dog needs a break from a dangerous or stressful situation they have somewhere just for them. The cats can’t get to them. If I’m in the kitchen with her and I need her out of the way, she now knows that her bed or crate is a good place to go to avoid being stepped on.
At night, the crate stays open but she crawls in there to go to sleep. Brings her toys in there or special treats she wants to hide from the cats.
It also helps if she ever has to go to a kennel or, like others have said, a groomer that needs to hold her for a bit.
Overall, when I analyze it deeply I feel remorse for getting a living creature used to living in a box. But, she’s never in there for long and it’s always a rewarding experience with treats and tons of praise afterward. Many people may find the process unsavoury as I did. Even though I disagree to an extent… I listened to expert opinion and I’m glad I did.
Fred@programming.dev 2 months ago
Offering a crate as a safe and cosy space to relax, sleep, etc. is recommended by the RSPCA (and the Dog Trust, Battersea, and many more).
In normal use it’s fitted with a small mattress, vet bed, toys (that I didn’t show because I didn’t make those myself).
nezrock@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 months ago
It’s also a good idea to have your dogs crate-trained for emergencies and visits from the types of people they may have trauma with.
RvTV95XBeo@sh.itjust.works 2 months ago
OP has a poodle as well, which means either hair cuts at home or regular grooming. Many groomers keep dogs in crates between wash and cut, which is a lot easier on the dog if they consider crates safe.