I have to go out on Wednesday. I'll be gone for about 5 hours, leaving at lunch time and back at teatime.
Is it Ok to leave our 12 month old in the crate for that long, if he has a long walk in the morning?
He's in his crate overnight, but never done more than 4 hours during the day. He usually comes to work with me.
If you're worried about your pet's health, please speak to a vet or qualified professional.
The doghouse
Dog in crate for 5 hours
puppydustbin · 01/05/2022 18:27
XelaM · 01/05/2022 19:03
And posters were criticising me when I said crates and people who use them are bloody cruel!!!
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fairylightsandwaxmelts · 01/05/2022 19:06
An inanimate object isn't cruel - it's the misuse of them that's cruel.
You clearly hate crates and make it quite clear, but do you really think jumping on every crate thread and making owners feel bad is the way to change their minds and educate them?
XelaM · 01/05/2022 19:03
And posters were criticising me when I said crates and people who use them are bloody cruel!!!
XelaM · 01/05/2022 19:06
Why would anyone cage an adult dog in the first place?!? Especially for half the day!!!!! It's unbelievably cruel and I hope the stupid advice on how grate crates are for "training" (i.e. owners' selfish convenience) changes soon.
XelaM · 01/05/2022 19:07
Fair enough. Maybe I get too emotionally invested in crate threads 😬
fairylightsandwaxmelts · 01/05/2022 19:06
An inanimate object isn't cruel - it's the misuse of them that's cruel.
You clearly hate crates and make it quite clear, but do you really think jumping on every crate thread and making owners feel bad is the way to change their minds and educate them?
XelaM · 01/05/2022 19:03
And posters were criticising me when I said crates and people who use them are bloody cruel!!!
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