Is 8 hours a day too long to crate?
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jicksies
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juliem
wow julie...truly didn't think you were being nasty...guess i was wrong. You are. Must have hit a nerve. Don't know how much clearer I can be...ONCE AGAIN...BOTTOM LINE. Crating for eight HOURS is wrong. I'm no hypocrite-just honest. Lay this to rest would ya julie? sheesh!
wow julie...truly didn't think you were being nasty...guess i was wrong. You are. Must have hit a nerve. Don't know how much clearer I can be...ONCE AGAIN...BOTTOM LINE. Crating for eight HOURS is wrong. I'm no hypocrite-just honest. Lay this to rest would ya julie? sheesh!
JulieM
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Sorry if you think I'm being nasty - hypocritical was the nicest thing I could think of to say.
If you think I should decide what is best for my dogs, you can't tell me what I decide is wrong (especially since you don't know the first thing about me or my dogs). If you think I am wrong if I crate my dog for 8 hours, then you *don't* think I should decide what is best so why even say it?
I'll lay this to rest but I don't want people think that they are being wrong or cruel just because they choose to crate their dogs for longer periods than you think is acceptable. If it doesn't work for you, don't do it. If it works for me, let me do it. You don't have to agree, but unless you've got a degree in dog behavior and have spent years researching the effects of crating a dog for 8 hours a day, don't tell me I'm wrong to do it.
Julie
If you think I should decide what is best for my dogs, you can't tell me what I decide is wrong (especially since you don't know the first thing about me or my dogs). If you think I am wrong if I crate my dog for 8 hours, then you *don't* think I should decide what is best so why even say it?
I'll lay this to rest but I don't want people think that they are being wrong or cruel just because they choose to crate their dogs for longer periods than you think is acceptable. If it doesn't work for you, don't do it. If it works for me, let me do it. You don't have to agree, but unless you've got a degree in dog behavior and have spent years researching the effects of crating a dog for 8 hours a day, don't tell me I'm wrong to do it.
Julie
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That's what those of who crate have been saying. There is no evidence that crating is bad, its only personal opinions from people who mostly don't know that much about it or haven't used it. None of them have seen our dogs or our lives, they just assume that we are doing something wrong and that we can't be good pet owners.
They don't know how to challenge our valid arguments, they just assume we don't know what were talking about and they do.
I do feel sorry for their dogs though because if they ever do have to crate them for travel or medical reasons, it will be more traumatic and stressful to either situation.
Also one more statement to a post a while back who said their dogs were safe with their toys in a closed off area, I would hate to think about what might happen if they choke on one of their toys, etc.
That's what those of who crate have been saying. There is no evidence that crating is bad, its only personal opinions from people who mostly don't know that much about it or haven't used it. None of them have seen our dogs or our lives, they just assume that we are doing something wrong and that we can't be good pet owners.
They don't know how to challenge our valid arguments, they just assume we don't know what were talking about and they do.
I do feel sorry for their dogs though because if they ever do have to crate them for travel or medical reasons, it will be more traumatic and stressful to either situation.
Also one more statement to a post a while back who said their dogs were safe with their toys in a closed off area, I would hate to think about what might happen if they choke on one of their toys, etc.
crating your baby
I have two wonderful boxers. Chewy is 3 yrs old and Penny is 2 years. They have both been crated during the puppy stages. Neither of them have been tramatized. They are the most well behaved, happy and loved babies you could ask for. They love us as much as we love them. They are both housebroke to the extent they never have accidents unless they are sick. We live in the country and they have lots of room to run, chase squirrels. Both my babies might not have found such a loving home and be appreciated by their families if we hadn't found them. They were humane society bound. Can't imagine not having them now. But due to being a single mom I had to work every day. I always have time to love them and play with them every night, holidays and weekends. They give me hugs and are one of the best choices I ever made. I know, sound like I love my babies. You're right. I do. I would rather crate them when I am not home to watch over them than have them chew on things and swallow things that can make them sick. This happens all the time when boxers are puppies. They are fun loving little kids. Into everything and eating whatever they can chew up. Crating is not horrible. Only being protective and careful.
I have two wonderful boxers. Chewy is 3 yrs old and Penny is 2 years. They have both been crated during the puppy stages. Neither of them have been tramatized. They are the most well behaved, happy and loved babies you could ask for. They love us as much as we love them. They are both housebroke to the extent they never have accidents unless they are sick. We live in the country and they have lots of room to run, chase squirrels. Both my babies might not have found such a loving home and be appreciated by their families if we hadn't found them. They were humane society bound. Can't imagine not having them now. But due to being a single mom I had to work every day. I always have time to love them and play with them every night, holidays and weekends. They give me hugs and are one of the best choices I ever made. I know, sound like I love my babies. You're right. I do. I would rather crate them when I am not home to watch over them than have them chew on things and swallow things that can make them sick. This happens all the time when boxers are puppies. They are fun loving little kids. Into everything and eating whatever they can chew up. Crating is not horrible. Only being protective and careful.
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I think maybe this has gone on long enough - essentially, no right or wrong answer. We all have made our decisions on "to crate or not to crate" for personal reasons.
This is a great place to exchange ideas and learn more about one of our favourite subjects. Please don't make it into a "you're wrong; I'm right" forum and please, lets refrain from the condescending tone of the "take a pill" reply. Absolutely no need. Everyone is entitled to his or her own opinion - no one here is right or wrong! period.
So on with the fun of learning and sharing stories about our babies.
I think maybe this has gone on long enough - essentially, no right or wrong answer. We all have made our decisions on "to crate or not to crate" for personal reasons.
This is a great place to exchange ideas and learn more about one of our favourite subjects. Please don't make it into a "you're wrong; I'm right" forum and please, lets refrain from the condescending tone of the "take a pill" reply. Absolutely no need. Everyone is entitled to his or her own opinion - no one here is right or wrong! period.
So on with the fun of learning and sharing stories about our babies.
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