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Brooklyn619 · 05-10-2007, 06:19 AM

I want to get my puppy a crate. I wanted to avoid this, but I think it's about time. Any recommendations on brands and size?

Also guys, I really need your help...

I have never crate trained before although I've read a lot about it. Do any of you who work fulltime crate your dog during the day? How long is it okay to leave her in a crate? I leave the house at 7:30 AM and usually don't get home until 5:30 or so. My roommate comes home for lunch at 11 and would probably let Brooklyn out to pee. I just sort of feel like crating all day is mean, but I'm having so much trouble and I hear it's a good way to go. Please let me know if you think crating her for this long is inhumane. Last thing I want to do is make her unhappy and make the situation worse, but I've got to get this under control.

05-10-2007, 06:19 AM	#1
Brooklyn619 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Fayetteville, AR Posts: 135	Crate Training experts, please please help.. I want to get my puppy a crate. I wanted to avoid this, but I think it's about time. Any recommendations on brands and size? Also guys, I really need your help... I have never crate trained before although I've read a lot about it. Do any of you who work fulltime crate your dog during the day? How long is it okay to leave her in a crate? I leave the house at 7:30 AM and usually don't get home until 5:30 or so. My roommate comes home for lunch at 11 and would probably let Brooklyn out to pee. I just sort of feel like crating all day is mean, but I'm having so much trouble and I hear it's a good way to go. Please let me know if you think crating her for this long is inhumane. Last thing I want to do is make her unhappy and make the situation worse, but I've got to get this under control. __________________ : Brooklyn : Pip