Why is crate training bad (asked out of ignorance!)? We are planning to use her as a hunting dog. We will begin that training as soon as her little tummy heals up What are other avenues? We aren't home during the day and would prefer she not stay in the garage all day (no sunlight). There is so much wood she could destroy in every other room. We thought we were being so cautious about our duplex by crating her

Please advise!

Jill

Originally posted by carrie:
<STRONG>Sorry, I am going to be of no use on this one either. I do not believe in crate training dogs unless all other paths have been tried to control an undesirable behaviour. As the dog in question is a baby the only treatment needed is time, good handling and sensitive training. I have never resorted to using a crate yet (no doubt the day will come!) A warm comfortable bed and interesting toys and some paper for a safegaurd will grow a happier and better adjusted puppy.

This is my personal opinion and many here disagree with it, so, as I said, no help at all!</STRONG>