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twalla · 03-29-2007, 07:11 PM

You asked about a crate smell and crate size...

For the size...My Sam's crate is for a 25lb dog (he is around 4). He has an area for his tee tee pad, bed/play, and food and water. This works great because I too, work a full time job. Eventually as he gets older and able to hold it longer, we will remove the tee tee pad but its fine for now. And as far as him holding it, he has never been forced to hold it but you know what he does. When we are out and about in the weekend, he has plenty of chances to go to the bathroom... never does. He waits till he gets home. Couldnt tell ya why but he does and I cant force him to go.

For the smell... I havent had that problem. I use Arm&Hammer Pads from Target. 12.99 for 55. I also keep the Glade Fresh Water liquid plug ins current and on high. I have the automatic sprayer that you can set for different times, Mine is set at 36 minutes. So every 36 minutes a shot of fresh waterfall comes out, smells good. I have also gotten a citrus freshener and put in here before. No smells. I also change out freshener bed clothes every other day and wipe down their crate with lysol wipes. I have 3 dogs in one room.

Now for MY opinion... just because people have full time jobs does not mean they cannot have an animal nor does it mean they are cruel to them for leaving them in a crate all day. My Charlie loves his crate, he is in it right now with the door open. He knows he can lay on the couch or wherever he wants but he likes his crate! Sam, my Yorkie, is 4 months old and he too stays in a crate while I work my full time job and he sleeps in his crate all nite. Now I do get up two - two 1/2 hours early every morning to make sure he has plenty of time to eat, play, and potty before going in there for the day. I make sure we play/run for no less than 15 minutes every morning. Now my Poodle usually does this for me as he and Sam try to kill each other by running thru the house (or backyard) growling at each other acting like wild men or we walk around the block - it just all depends on the weather. Once I am home we are up to at least 11 every nite -- even tho most nites they are ready for bed by 10. He gets plenty of exercise.

Just because my boys are in their crate does not mean they are less loved, a need for Yorkie rescue, or mistreated. You can ask anyone that knows me and they will tell you my babies are my priority.

So anyway thats my opinion....good luck and be patient.

03-29-2007, 07:11 PM	#11
twalla I ♥ my Furheathens Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: VAN ALSTYNE Posts: 8,226	You asked about a crate smell and crate size... For the size...My Sam's crate is for a 25lb dog (he is around 4). He has an area for his tee tee pad, bed/play, and food and water. This works great because I too, work a full time job. Eventually as he gets older and able to hold it longer, we will remove the tee tee pad but its fine for now. And as far as him holding it, he has never been forced to hold it but you know what he does. When we are out and about in the weekend, he has plenty of chances to go to the bathroom... never does. He waits till he gets home. Couldnt tell ya why but he does and I cant force him to go. For the smell... I havent had that problem. I use Arm&Hammer Pads from Target. 12.99 for 55. I also keep the Glade Fresh Water liquid plug ins current and on high. I have the automatic sprayer that you can set for different times, Mine is set at 36 minutes. So every 36 minutes a shot of fresh waterfall comes out, smells good. I have also gotten a citrus freshener and put in here before. No smells. I also change out freshener bed clothes every other day and wipe down their crate with lysol wipes. I have 3 dogs in one room. Now for MY opinion... just because people have full time jobs does not mean they cannot have an animal nor does it mean they are cruel to them for leaving them in a crate all day. My Charlie loves his crate, he is in it right now with the door open. He knows he can lay on the couch or wherever he wants but he likes his crate! Sam, my Yorkie, is 4 months old and he too stays in a crate while I work my full time job and he sleeps in his crate all nite. Now I do get up two - two 1/2 hours early every morning to make sure he has plenty of time to eat, play, and potty before going in there for the day. I make sure we play/run for no less than 15 minutes every morning. Now my Poodle usually does this for me as he and Sam try to kill each other by running thru the house (or backyard) growling at each other acting like wild men or we walk around the block - it just all depends on the weather. Once I am home we are up to at least 11 every nite -- even tho most nites they are ready for bed by 10. He gets plenty of exercise. Just because my boys are in their crate does not mean they are less loved, a need for Yorkie rescue, or mistreated. You can ask anyone that knows me and they will tell you my babies are my priority. So anyway thats my opinion....good luck and be patient. __________________ Twalla & The Furheathens