Originally posted by wolf_Q
If you ever have to leave him at a vet, groomers, etc. a dog that is comfortable in a crate is a lot easier to deal with, and less stressful on the dog.
From her description of Binx, he's a typical Saint - laid back guy, and won't care whether he's in a crate or not when at the vet or anywhere else. He'd RATHER be with his human, but otherwise, who cares? is a typical Saintly attitude. Stress? That's for OTHER dogs.