Quote Originally Posted by katladyd View Post
Crating with an open door is not cruel or inhumane in any way whatsoever. But....how would YOU like to be locked up for hours with no bathroom access? I don't think anyone with a heart can condone that. I'll never understand crating or dogs, so this is just my opinion.
Indoor dogs don't usually have bathroom access anyhow unless there's a doggie door for them. When I had dogs, I was gone sometimes all day and my dogs waited until I came home and then I let them out to go. Also, dogs are pack animals and social animals, so some can become destructive while their humans are gone. Coming home and finding your house torn up isn't good either. Believe me, there are a lot of people who crate their dogs and all is well for everyone involved.