Originally posted by tikeyas_mom
crating is not an asset in my opinion. I didnt crate my dogs and never will. I think of it kinda like imprissioning them . When ever I would put Oscar in his kenelle he would whine and cry and I would feel super bad, I dont think it is very nice to do that to a dog or puppy. Tikeya has never even been in a crate in her life intull one day when she went into get spayed she had to stay over night and she freaked out!! the vets thoughs she was dieing!!!! !!! She has never been near or in a crate ever since.

This is in your humble opinion, as I stand beside mine.
I hope that some day I don't have to crate her but for now I wouldn't have a dog that isn't crated.
And you're right, some dogs don't do well in crates, b/c they get separation anxiety etc But for those that are well adjusted to it is is an asset.