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AYork · 05-23-2005, 06:01 PM

I too crate my Yorkie (also named Peanut), but only during the night. We use a baby gate at the end of the hallway to keep him confined to just that hallway while we are at work, etc. for the protection of our house and his safety. Peanut is very curious and even when watched closeley he manages to find things around the house that I have no idea where he found them. As long as the crate is of adequate size, I really don't see the problem with it. Plus, it is Peanut's comfy place - he curls up and sleeps in there on his blankets or goes in if he feels scared (i.e. when we run the vacuum, etc.). It is his little sanctuary.

For those of you wondering why we crate him at night, it is for 3 reasons: 1) I am a heavy sleeper and tend to move around in bed and have in the past accidentally kicked him or rolled on him a little bit (before he barked and moved) so I think he is safer in the crate, 2) my bed is high so his jumping off the bed scares me, and I would hate for him to get hurt jumping in the night, or getting a hold of something when I can't watch him, and 3) when we travel he is very comfortable sleeping in the crate. Some people we visit would prefer that he not sleep in the bed with me (why I don't know) and it gives him his sanctuary if he is uncertain in new places.

Everyone has their own reasons for doing it, and it won't be acceptable to everyone. But they have their reasons - if you don't have any reasons or don't feel the need or like it, that's fine. But please be accepting of other people's point of view. While your intention may not have been to attack anyone or make anyone feel bad, you surely must see how people are becoming upset by the way you have stated your view.

And to directly answer your question - I am not using the crate to train Peanut, but rather as a personal, safe space for him. I will continue to use it as long as I have him, because it is his very own space and he is safe and feels safe when he is in it.

I hope you can understand this point of view, even if you do not agree with it.

05-23-2005, 06:01 PM	#113
AYork Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Gainesville, FL Posts: 44	I too crate my Yorkie (also named Peanut), but only during the night. We use a baby gate at the end of the hallway to keep him confined to just that hallway while we are at work, etc. for the protection of our house and his safety. Peanut is very curious and even when watched closeley he manages to find things around the house that I have no idea where he found them. As long as the crate is of adequate size, I really don't see the problem with it. Plus, it is Peanut's comfy place - he curls up and sleeps in there on his blankets or goes in if he feels scared (i.e. when we run the vacuum, etc.). It is his little sanctuary. For those of you wondering why we crate him at night, it is for 3 reasons: 1) I am a heavy sleeper and tend to move around in bed and have in the past accidentally kicked him or rolled on him a little bit (before he barked and moved) so I think he is safer in the crate, 2) my bed is high so his jumping off the bed scares me, and I would hate for him to get hurt jumping in the night, or getting a hold of something when I can't watch him, and 3) when we travel he is very comfortable sleeping in the crate. Some people we visit would prefer that he not sleep in the bed with me (why I don't know) and it gives him his sanctuary if he is uncertain in new places. Everyone has their own reasons for doing it, and it won't be acceptable to everyone. But they have their reasons - if you don't have any reasons or don't feel the need or like it, that's fine. But please be accepting of other people's point of view. While your intention may not have been to attack anyone or make anyone feel bad, you surely must see how people are becoming upset by the way you have stated your view. And to directly answer your question - I am not using the crate to train Peanut, but rather as a personal, safe space for him. I will continue to use it as long as I have him, because it is his very own space and he is safe and feels safe when he is in it. I hope you can understand this point of view, even if you do not agree with it.