Re: [cockapoo] Crate train or not?

[Deercrkpoos]

Since you already have had a crate trained dog why would you not want to train the new puppy to a crate. Remember dogs are den animals and their crate is safe zone for them. It is like having their own room. Plus it would not be safe to leave a teething puppy alone all day while you are at work to get into trouble and possible eat something that was harmful or deadly. It is less stressful on the dog when they go to the groomer or vet and will need to be crated. A dog that doesn't know about or understand being crated will get very upset when the crate must be used. I think of it as if you went to your basement to do a load of wash and left your toddler playing, not in a playpen. The baby could climb on something, fall, get into God only knows what while you went to toss the cloths into the machine. Most puppies are very curious and get into the strangest things. JMHO.  I wouldn't have a dog of any size that was not familiar with a crate.    mj  SPONSORED LINKS Dog breed flag Breed dog watch Dog breed charm Dog breed jewelry Breed charm dog italian Pure breed dogs YAHOO! GROUPS LINKS  Visit your group "cockapoo" on the web.    To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to:  [EMAIL PROTECTED]    Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service.