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YorkieRose · 05-22-2005, 10:18 AM

I do not pen or crate my adults...they have a spare room with a gate and stay there when I am out..although I would not hestitate to leave the girls alone in the house..they are well behaved.

Another reason to crate train is for health reasons. If one ever needs surgery and stay overnight at the vets, it is less stressful if they are content in a crate. I had a Doxie who needed bladder surgery to remove a stone..she was not allowed to jump for two weeks..that was two weeks in hell..Sabrina had never been in a pen in her life and cried all night. I let her out and she made a beeline for my bed and jumped up, then off...back to the pen.
A simple dental cleaning means a day in a pen at the vets, so I want mine comfortable..no need to stress them anymore then they are already...and it makes flying so easy too...plus most reataurants will accept a small carte under the table when traveling..try taking a loose pet inside.
Some people over use crates..and I agree, it is sad.

05-22-2005, 10:18 AM	#72
YorkieRose No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: South Florida Posts: 8,577	crates I do not pen or crate my adults...they have a spare room with a gate and stay there when I am out..although I would not hestitate to leave the girls alone in the house..they are well behaved. Another reason to crate train is for health reasons. If one ever needs surgery and stay overnight at the vets, it is less stressful if they are content in a crate. I had a Doxie who needed bladder surgery to remove a stone..she was not allowed to jump for two weeks..that was two weeks in hell..Sabrina had never been in a pen in her life and cried all night. I let her out and she made a beeline for my bed and jumped up, then off...back to the pen. A simple dental cleaning means a day in a pen at the vets, so I want mine comfortable..no need to stress them anymore then they are already...and it makes flying so easy too...plus most reataurants will accept a small carte under the table when traveling..try taking a loose pet inside. Some people over use crates..and I agree, it is sad.