I have always felt the same way until my vet convinced me it was the best and safest thing for them if you are not home all day. He said they are naturally den animals and they see a crate as a den and that is their comfort zone..I also read a post one time and it got me to thinking. If something were to happen to my house while I wasn't there (say a fire) he would be in his crate and rescuers would not have to search around behind or under furniture to find him..grab the crate and run... so it kinda makes me feel less guilty but I can't put him in there at night or any other time when I am home. so housebreaking is slow going...
