[Luvmypupster]

I understand. I think you are concerned about the abusive use of crates and not the positive benefits of crates. I'm sure most if not all members here use crates as a positive safe tool and don't "over use" them. All I can say is that not all dogs are the same, same for kids. Some dogs can not be left unsupervised ever. To protect them and your home crates can be useful tools. No child or dog is perfect no matter the upbringing or training. You can train them or teach them until you are blue in the face but bottom line is they do make mistakes. The examples I used are just some I tossed out there from things I have read over the years of my membership to dog forums. I know everyone here would be appalled at the abuse of leaving a dog crated unnecessarily for extend cruel lengths of time day in day out. That is abuse! You get a puppy to enjoy, love and as a companion not to lock away because you don't have time for it or don't want to deal with it. But there are positive responsible uses for a crate. Number one being safety. Also there are some dogs that suffer major separation anxiety when left alone and do wonderful in crates while their owners are away from the home.