Importance of Crate Training

It is important to allow a new puppy to have his own space. This is achieved by crate training. Some people feel that it is cruel, but I strongly disagree. When the puppy needs a rest from children ...simply use a crate. Everyone is safe. Always make sure fresh water is available, as in this case. A dry biscuit is also good for the teeth in young'uns.
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hahaha love it

yeah i have to agree with you crates can be fantastic for all the reasons you mentioned and also for coming along to events, im sure with the dogs being use to them they would feel at home in them and can give the owner a chance to mingle etc, dogs can relax when used to them and feel comfortable where ever they go its like being at home, good post mike thanks

Great photo Mike, i strongly agree with your trainning methods too. Its true, dogs do need a break from especially young children, poken and prodding at them.

i love that pic.... thats how i got shelby into it, tadg went in first. i have my two crate trained since they where born. i took it away two weeks ago to see what would happen and they didnt know what to do, they wouldnt settle so i put it back up. they walked straight in lay down and fell asleep.

Love the pic Mike "Are you sure the file is in this 1"

I am with you all way on this 1 all my dogs are crate trained.

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I never used a crate myself, did not really need to. Would of been handy though when he was a pup would of stopped him chewing the floor back then lol