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Originally Posted by MyPemCharlie
Well I agree with the other folks who believe that the crate is not the problem. Vyki has stated that the kennel has been the dog's den for 2.5 years and that Ein likes to go in his crate when he's bored.
Obviously, if Ein feels like his crate is not a safe place when Vyki's brother/GF is around, the the root of the problem (either being teased, or the dog being territorial) needs to be diagnosed and solved from there. Taking away the dog's crate could lead to other, different problems.
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I agree with Chris. And IMO, taking away the crate that the dog goes in willingly and likes to sleep in, that's not fair to the dog. You'd be taking his bed away and he'd miss it.
The real problem needs to be found not just take away the crate.
And for what it's worth, crating a dog is NOT a bad thing. There is a time and place for that. IMO, every dog should be comfortable in a crate. It's the safest way for them to travel. And if they ever have to be hospitalized then they will accept the cage at the hospital with no fuss since they're used to a crate.
Peggy