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megansmomma · 01-26-2011, 10:19 AM

I really do not see why he could not be crated while you are at work. Many dog find it comforting to have a crate to go to when they want to feel safe. As for crying to come out if it were me I would let him out when he cries. I'd also make sure that his crate is associated with good things like special treats. Many times if a dog is a puppy mill rescue they feel very secure in their crate so why take it away from him?

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http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/tra...nt-advice.html

Let me add that Pebbles was crated as a puppy and for a while I took her crate away. About 6 months ago I decided to purchase a new crate and she jumped right back into it. When I saw how much she missed her crate I actually felt bad that I had taken it away.

01-26-2011, 10:19 AM	#12
megansmomma Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: S. W. Suburbs of Chicago, IL Posts: 12,235	I really do not see why he could not be crated while you are at work. Many dog find it comforting to have a crate to go to when they want to feel safe. As for crying to come out if it were me I would let him out when he cries. I'd also make sure that his crate is associated with good things like special treats. Many times if a dog is a puppy mill rescue they feel very secure in their crate so why take it away from him? Here is a great sticky with all kinds of info to read http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/tra...nt-advice.html Let me add that Pebbles was crated as a puppy and for a while I took her crate away. About 6 months ago I decided to purchase a new crate and she jumped right back into it. When I saw how much she missed her crate I actually felt bad that I had taken it away. __________________ “Never argue with a fool, onlookers may not be able to tell the difference.” Mark Twain