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Actually this is a profound statement. A general question is being asked and there is no general answer. It depends entirely on the dog and other circumstances.
Profound maybe, but not particularly helpful. Obviously it depends on the dog, which is why I was looking for as many different opinions and perspectives as possible. Thanks to all who responded with actual explanations of what their personal experiences have been.
Ta da! Hee-e-e-e-e-re's Frederik (pronounced Freed-rik)
These were taken at the vet, right before he had the surgery to repair the damage the Doberman's bite had done. He's now wearing the Collar of Shame and is ashamed to be photographed looking the way he does.
For your dog, it seems that you have to at least for now if it keeps him from peeing in the house, but not if he pees in the crate. That is very bad. I never allowed my puppy to be in that position.
For your dog, it seems that you have to at least for now if it keeps him from peeing in the house, but not if he pees in the crate. That is very bad. I never allowed my puppy to be in that position.
I didn't vote because there was not a temporary option. All my dogs go are initially crate trained, especially the puppies. Once the dogs/puppies are no longer chewing, trustworthy, etc. I no longer tell them to stay in the crate or lock the door. Eventually all of mine have stopped using it and the crate goes away until we get another dog, which to be honest I prefer. I typically have three dogs usually border collies or shelties, three crates is too many.
I typically have three dogs usually border collies or shelties, three crates is too many.
Yeah, I can understand that. We're going to get another dog once Frederik has settled in and feels 100% secure in knowing he's in his forever home. I don't even know where I'd put a second crate, to be perfectly honest, but I'll deal with that, if needs be, when the time comes.
I didn't vote because there was not a temporary option. All my dogs go are initially crate trained, especially the puppies. Once the dogs/puppies are no longer chewing, trustworthy, etc. I no longer tell them to stay in the crate or lock the door. Eventually all of mine have stopped using it and the crate goes away until we get another dog, which to be honest I prefer. I typically have three dogs usually border collies or shelties, three crates is too many.
A cat took over my puppy's former crate! They love having a cat cave.
Ta da! Hee-e-e-e-e-re's Frederik (pronounced Freed-rik)
These were taken at the vet, right before he had the surgery to repair the damage the Doberman's bite had done. He's now wearing the Collar of Shame and is ashamed to be photographed looking the way he does.
What a handsome boy. Beautiful coloring too. Does just one ear stand up, or is that just the photo?
Ta da! Hee-e-e-e-e-re's Frederik (pronounced Freed-rik)
These were taken at the vet, right before he had the surgery to repair the damage the Doberman's bite had done. He's now wearing the Collar of Shame and is ashamed to be photographed looking the way he does.
Beauty! You are an amazing person. To swallow what that 'rescue' did and focus on the dog. He is a VERY lucky boy!
What a handsome boy. Beautiful coloring too. Does just one ear stand up, or is that just the photo?
LOL! Just one ear. I'm surprised you caught that. I'd been with him for a few hours before I noticed it.
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