i love crates! i recommend them to all who are unsure of what their pets will do at home alone!
My 3 labs are in their crates sometimes 8 hours aday! Sure it does seem like alot but i'd rather know their safe in their kennel with a bone to keep them occupied other then not knowing what could be happening to my house...or even if they find somethin bad for them and they eat it!
I'd rather be safe then sorry!