Is Crate Training Puppies Cruel?
If you have just brought a cute and fluffy bundle into your family, you will already have thought about the need to toilet train your new dog. Crate training puppies may have been one of the methods that have been suggested to you, but is a training technique that is frowned upon by some dog lovers. This article aims to discuss the arguments for and against crate training your puppy or adult dog, so that you can make an informed decision about the house training method that best suits both you and your dog. Arguments Against Crate Training Puppies • Dogs are pack animals, and if you confine your dog away from her new pack, it can cause anxiety and even behavior problems • If not done correctly, your puppy may see crate training as a form of punishment • Use of the crate may become a convenient way of keeping your dog out of the way and defeat the object of having a companion animal in the house • Prolonged periods in the crate mean your dog is not getting enough fresh air and exercise
