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Originally Posted by SaucyJim
It is good you’re thinking this through. I have some input.
(1) A crate is not a cage as some have called it. Proper crate training establishes it as a place the dog feels safe - not trapped.
(2) Regardless of weather, pad-training a dog is a great advantage - especially with no fence or, our case, with barky dachshunds that cannot be left to their own accord with in/out privileges via a doggie door. We can leave them for several hours and they know where to do their business.
(3) Dogs are like children that never grow up. Expense of care if you want to go on a cruise adds a lot to your total pet care costs.
Thanks for pondering this thoughtfully. So many leap and regret Hence, the rescue center populations.
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Most Dogs inherently prefer a cage or crate because they feel protected. It is like left over traits from when dogs were wolves and wolves like to sleep where they are safe from other predators - in a cave.