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Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom  Oh, and I forgot to add - many, many dogs do just HATE/despise being caged or crated and, really, can we blame them...? I don't crate any of mine, ever, bc they all just hated it to no end.
So if you're 100% a proponent of crating, then that may be another reason this kiddo may not work for you.
If this pup isn't right for you, perhaps then think about getting an adult who is already trained and everything...? There are so many awesome, trained dogs who desperately need families out there. |
Ann I respect you immensely. But are you sure it is just not yourself and your beliefs about crating that has you with three dogs not liking or getting used to crating. You don't as far as I understand believe in crating. Well I do for a whole host of reasons. All and I repeat all of my dogs have open crates that they frequently go into on their own for what ever reason (s) they decide. They all travel in the car in crates = great stuff at the end of car travel, Nobody barks n whines while travelling. How ever when we get to the lake or the park - wow we have a lot of vocalization. I do believe dogs will reflect your own beliefs..
You seem to want to guide this person to giving up on their dog and their commitment rather than help them to find a way through. JMO