Barbara Ventura, CA 5/22/2010 8:53:33 PM I have owned 12 dogs including the two I have at the present time. I learned to crate train when I adopted a St. Bernard mix. He was 12 lbs. at 6 weeks and was chewing everything in sight. A friend recommended the crate. I purchased a huge one, knowing he was going to be a large animal when fully grown. It turned out to be the best thing I've ever done for my dogs. I would never train another dog without a crate. This method not only protects one's things from ruination, but protects the dog from chewing or eating something that could harm him. Just be sure you purchase a crate large enough for your dog to stand up and move around. My dogs have the "run of the house", but there are times when even an adult dog needs to go into his crate. Mine go in on their own and one of them sleeps in his at night. I've tried training without and with the crate and the latter is a much better choice for my precious pets!
Brezzy Burlington, NC 5/8/2010 11:59:30 AM i have a 12 week old yorkie a man name Gucci i cant get him crate train. He does everything he can in the crate. Can someone help me with any ideal. email me at brezzy22@vzw.blackberry.net
Mary Graniteville, SC 4/22/2010 3:09:02 AM I use the crate training information from site to housebreak. Ty it really helped.
Judy LaGrange, IN 4/21/2010 5:41:13 PM I started using crates years ago when breeding Yorkies. I found my dogs were more content and better behaved after I began crate training. It made a believer out of me.
craig scotland, SC 11/5/2009 12:54:55 PM i like using crates information on site is helpful thank you
Jess Rawlins, WY 10/8/2009 2:09:02 PM I absoulty love crate training !!! I agree with Ty if you truly do love your dog CRATE TRAIN IS A MUST !!!!
Erica Tucson, AZ 6/23/2009 10:09:52 PM I love crate training! We have had nothing but success with this method with our first dog. We never leave him in there for more than four hours.
Patricia Joplin, MO 5/6/2009 7:22:58 AM I feel sorry for the animals being in a crate for 12 plus hours a day. I met many people who think thats ok. Why own an animal, if you dont want to take the time to train them properly. I have three dogs of my own my daughter has two all of them are inside dogs. Well behaved potty trained roaming the house.
Ty Asheville, NC 4/30/2009 8:55:12 AM If everyone out there loves their pets, then this would be the first thing you would do for you and your dog.
Ron Naperville, IL 3/18/2009 5:13:34 AM We used crates for all four of our German Shepherds and wouldn't have it any other way. A crate provides the dog it's own "home" that they'll use one their own when they want to get away. The other reasons cited above (housebreaking, safe place for your dog while your're away etc) are enough reason alone.,
Denise Kailua Kona, HI 3/12/2009 5:39:12 PM This is where my dogs go to feel safe from thunder, heavy winds and fireworks. I do not close the crate door. Safty First! Highly recommend!
Mandy Forest, OH 12/2/2008 6:27:01 PM I love crates!It helps us while we are gone so that the dogs don't get into trouble.It can also help with a dog that wont leave you alone while you are eating. God Bless
Don Sault Ste. Marie, MI 9/1/2008 10:29:51 AM I can certainly attest to the difference a crate can make with regards to destruction of property. Our 11 yr old mixed breed never used a crate, we refer to her as the million dollar pooch, a conservative estimate my wife would say. Our next dog, soon to be two has used a crate from day one and readily enters it when asked, primarily at nite. It also made housetraining much easier, simply by attaching the leash and heading straight out the door. The ninety five pound mixed is so comfortable in it that we haven't even considered not using it (presently he only spends nites in it and is outside during the day.
Don Sault Ste. Marie, MI 9/1/2008 10:29:35 AM I can certainly attest to the difference a crate can make with regards to destruction of property. Our 11 yr old mixed breed never used a crate, we refer to her as the million dollar pooch, a conservative estimate my wife would say. Our next dog, soon to be two has used a crate from day one and readily enters it when asked, primarily at nite. It also made housetraining much easier, simply by attaching the leash and heading straight out the door. The ninety five pound mixed is so comfortable in it that we haven't even considered not using it (presently he only spends nites in it and is outside during the day.