| Although a human sees a dog crate and immediately | | | | the dog be more outgoing. If he knows he can |
| thinks "scary, confining cage", canines have a | | | | retreat when he gets overwhelmed or frightened, |
| different take on it. Where a human would feel | | | | your puppy may be willing to risk interaction. Having a |
| penned in, a pup feels safe, as long as the crate is | | | | safe place to withdraw also helps a dog that tends |
| utilized appropriately and correctly. Not only is it their | | | | to be nervous. A dog that can´t retreat to a |
| very own den-like object, it is also useful for the | | | | place of their own may well retreat somewhere in |
| household members. For instance: | | | | your house that you would rather they did not. A |
| | | | dog will often establish a den spot in your home. |
| 1. You can use the crate while traveling to ensure the | | | | Wouldn't you rather choose a safe place for your |
| safety of both you and your pup It is much safer for | | | | dog to retreat to than a place that is unsafe? |
| your and your dog if he has no chance to get hurt | | | | 3. Mobile safe zone When your dog is secure |
| interrupt the way you are driving. Especially with a | | | | emotionally and physically in his crate, it is much easier |
| puppy or small dog, a crate is much safer. While you | | | | taking your dog on family outings. This means that |
| can belt in a larger dog, any loose pet has the | | | | you do not have to leave your dog all alone less |
| potential to become a flying object in an emergency. | | | | often and can enjoy his company more. |
| Further, a dog in their crate isn't nosing up to the | | | | Dog crate training your dog does not mean |
| driver, poking their head completely out of the | | | | constantly keeping your dog in a crate. A |
| window, or investigating the car floor for interesting | | | | continuously crated dog can get neurotic and |
| things. | | | | depressed. Rather, you should reserve the crate for |
| 2. Dogs can be more serene if they know that they | | | | times when your dog needs to be safely confined or |
| can retreat to their "den" Having his own space helps | | | | to pull back from the big new world. |