Originally Posted by SWHouston  The Poll is closed, but, if there had been one larger than 52", I would have selected it !
I'm glad to see those who seek areas of confinement, larger than just a Crate. Sorry, but, I just feel that Crating an animal for even short periods of time, is...well, umm... IMHO not appropriate. They were made to move, and the more area they have, the better.
IF I had to select some sort of "barrier", I'd use the panels of a Pen in conjunction with a corner of a Room, that would increase the area for no more cost than the Pen it's self.
Better yet (I do this) is use my Utility Room (10x10) for keeping them out of the way, when necessary. It has a Bed, Toys, Water, a Treat or two hidden in the Blanket. HA, I also have a Crate in there, but, I never shut the door on it, and I've only seen either of them in it just once.
As my Dogs grew, their permitted area of access was increased. First in the U-Room, then that door opened to the Kitchen/Breakfast Room, with Gates prohibiting access to the rest of the house. My Male Sneakers has total access, 24/7, second floor included... trained and trustworthy.
But... my Female Becca is not quite there yet. I restrict her movement to the Utility/Kitchen/Breakfast areas, where there's a Vinyl Floor (just in case she misses the paper) and when we can't open the Doggy Door.
to outside.
So, with a little imagination and addressing items in the room, one can be a little more permissive. |