I agree with Clara and Par.

I also use the crate particularly for Wilma when she's getting too over-stimulated and out of control. I put her in it, close the door but don't latch it and put her in a down/stay. Putting her in her crate simply allows her to calm down and focus. Then I give her the release command and she's done. Normally she's much more calm and in control after a couple of minutes in the crate.

And she still loves her crate. She'll amble off to her crate randomly during the day to relax.



JMHO