Dogs by nature like to have a Den where they can escape from the rest of the world. A covered crate serves that purpose. Even older dogs may retreat to their crate when family life gets too hectic and they need to get away from it all. Supposedly, dogs in the wild don't like to soil their den area. They eliminate at a place away from the den so preditors are not attracted to their safe place by the smell. This is why crate training is supposed to help with potty training, dogs not wanting to eliminate in their den. |