[ArmaniMan]

I like to get mine crate trained when they are puppies because I figure there will be times in their life where they HAVE to be in a crate, like for instance if they ever have to go to the vet, or stay at the groomer, etc. Also I travel frequently with mine and they have to stay in a carrier either in the car or on the plane. So mine both slept in the crate until they were potty trained- once they were trained, they were allowed to sleep in the bed. I love having them sleep in bed. But, I also like that in certain situations, I can put them in a crate or some other kind of carrier and they will go to sleep and be quiet.