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Originally Posted by Darlene68  I didn't think a crate was needed, even if he is not sleeping with me..I thought a little doggie bed would be okay..Posted above, a crate was suggested so he would have private safe haven to go to..I guess that is what is confusing me. |
well, you don't NEED a crate. a doggie bed inside the pen should be fine. but it is not a bad idea either if you get them used to crates. because there are times they will need to be caged. like going to the vet, going to the groomers, boarding, ...etc. so if they are used to being in a crate, it will not be as stressful for them when they have to be caged for whatever reason.