I was at the shelter recently and heard one of the "counselors" advising a new adopter that you should NEVER crate train.

I nearly fell on the floor. I don't know if this was a new edict from the owners or something she decided for herself. I couldn't say anything since I'm not an employee, just a volunteer. I did say something to the adopter when we got outside.

Crate training, correctly done (as Aly has described) is the fastest and most humane way to train.

Mary