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Yes, as long as the dog has room to move in the crate.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y agoA crate is like a cage in box form while a bed is just like a pillow they sleep on and can get up and down anytime they want... I prefer dog beds because in a crate they feel trapped and punished.
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∙ 12y agoIf...
Your dog isn't potty trained...
Then in a crate. The reason why...I've answered it here and it goes for big dogs as well as small dogs: How_do_I_House_train_small_dogs
Your dog is potty trained...
It can sleep in a dog bed if you're willing to wash it to get the dog fur and smell off it every once and a while and for hygienic reasons.
Your dog has medical problems...
Probably not the best since it could puke over the bed and it wouldn't be very easy to wash.
You want a quick, traveling, easy to clean place for it to sleep...
Crate because they're usually plastic and can easily be wiped or hosed, most are allowed for traveling, and most dog breeders or vets use them.
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∙ 11y agoThey are not crates. A crate is something you put a rhino or elephant in to ship him from A to B they are cages. people are starting to call them crates because they don't like the word cage, and nether should they. I do not like caged anything, birds, dogs, cats or reptiles. They should be in the wild not in zoo's houses or flats, if you haven't got enough land to let your dog run around on, then don't have one. In my work I have seen so many big dogs in upstairs flats with a single parent and two children. Then the owner are fearful of taking them out in case they pick a fight. using a cage in a car is a good idea, if ever you have to revert to putting your pet in a cage, then you have no control, in fact you have handed control over to the cage. Have one by all means but teach him to go in and stay in with the door open, not shut, then you have control, this should only be used in dire emergencies, for example. I recommend you NEVER have your dog in the kitchen while you are doing anything with hot substances. You could trip over him, scald him, yourself or your child. So keep him out of the kitchen while you are preparing food or hot drinks.
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What is the difference between a dog crate and kennel?
A dog crate as I understand it is for transportation and the the kennel is for housing/protection
You want to get a Yorkshire terrier But your mom says when you go to school it will be peeing all over the house what should you do?
But a small crate for your dog from a pet-store. Put the dog in here when you go to school. The dog will only mind the first couple of days, but whenever you put the dog in there give it a treat. The dog will start thinking of the crate as its bed, and will learn to like it. This will make it so the dog will not pee in the house, and it probably won't pee in the crate either, since it wouldn't want to pee in its bed.
Adopted dog will not sleep in the dog crate with door closed removed door still not sleeping in it?
Let it sleep on your bed for 1 to 2 weeks .
How can you stop your dog from barking when your husband gets in bed?
Your dog is being territorial of you and the bed. Your husband is not his favorite person and he does not want your husband messing with "his" stuff, AKA you and the bed. To solve this problem the dog needs to see that you and your husband own him and he does not own you or the bed. You need to buy a dog crate. Make it as comfortable as possible and show your dog that it is his by playing with him and giving him treats inside of the crate. Teach your dog that going into the crate is a treat and not a punishment. As soon as you make the crate a bad thing then it will ruin the system. Don't lock your dog in the crate. Once he is having fun inside of the crate put him in it and close the door but don't lock it. Give him a treat through the door and then let him out. Make this a new game. He goes in the crate, you shut the door, he gets a treat, and then he comes out. once he is used to it, make another game. He goes in the crate, you shut and lock the door, you walk out of the room and once you are out of sight then walk right back in to the room, he gets a treat, and then he comes out. From that point on extend the time that you stay out of sight until he can stay in the crate for several hours. Get your husband to work him him too, it will help their relationship. Once your dog is crate trained, then he needs to sleep in the crate at night and not in your bed. You may not want to do this but, he will feel more comfortable, you will feel more comfortable, and your husband will be a lot happier. By giving your dog a place of his own you put security into his life. Your husband is never going to try to get into your dog's new territory so he can rest at ease and feel a lot more comfortable around your husband and around the house. The location of the crate is your choice, if you want it can be in your room. Make sure that the first thing you do in the morning is open the crate door and let him come out. My dog is crate trained and if I leave the crate door open then he will return to his crate during the day to sleep or hang out. He knows that it is his spot and he feels comfortable there. Good luck with your training!
Why is your year old boxer peeing on her crate?
This may be because the crate that you are keeping you boxer in is too small. If a dog just fits in the crate and they do not have very much room to move around they will be less likely to go to the bathroom in the crate. This is because they think of the crate as their bed, and do not want to go to the bathroom in their bed. However if they have a place to go to the bathroom, and a place to lay where they would not have to lay in their defecation, they re more likely to go to the bathroom in their crate
How do I get your 4 month old lab to stop pooping in her crate?
This may be because the crate that you are keeping your lab in is too small. If a dog just fits in the crate and they do not have very much room to move around they will be less likely to go to the bathroom in the crate. This is because they think of the crate as their bed, and do not want to go to the bathroom in their bed. However if they have a place to go to the bathroom, and a place to lay where they would not have to lay in their defecation, they re more likely to go to the bathroom in their crate
How do you stop a puppy from barking?
Try giving your dog a cuddly toy ,a blanket and hide a ticking clock outside the bed/crate. hope this helps! :)
What special actions should a service dog owner take when staying overnight in a hotel?
It is polite to bring with you your own bed cover and use it in place of the hotel's bed cover to keep it free of dog hair. Do not wash your dog in the hotel's bath tub or use the hotel's towels on your dog. Disposable bath wipes are available for freshening your dog between baths and are suitable to use when traveling. Do not leave your service dog unattended in your hotel room. He may surprise housekeeping. Take a collapsible crate with you for emergencies. A basic sport crate that will fold small enough to fit in your luggage is available for as little as $25.
If you make going to the crate a punishment what happens?
making the crate a punishment may confuse the dog because the crate is supposed to be a secure place for the dog a place a dog can go to sleep or just be alone.
Can you crate train an adult dog?
yes, if you introduce the dog to the crate properly. don't just shove it in there and leave it alone.
How do you carte train a puppy dog?
Feed the puppy in her crate. Many times during the day, put the puppy in her crate with a food-filled toy. Let her out of the crate fairly soon when she's quiet and calm. Keep the crate near you at first so she doesn't think she's been abandoned. Put the crate beside your bed at night. Gradually over a couple of weeks, move the crate out of your bedroom and into the room where you want her to sleep.
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