Over the past year, being able to spend more time with our dogs has been a source of comfort and solace for many. But as some Americans prepare to head back to in-person work, the idea of leaving ...

From a human perspective, it’s easy to look at a crate and see a cage, something that might be used as punishment. But many dogs see a crate very differently. Dogs are naturally den animals who will ...

Many dog owners think crate training looks restrictive, but most vets say the opposite. When it’s introduced properly, a crate can give a dog security, structure, and peace of mind. It mimics the ...

Training your dog to be comfortable inside a crate has all kinds of benefits. Crating a puppy or adolescent dog provides a level of behavior management that a simple baby gate can't. Because dogs ...

Crate training a rescue dog can be just as challenging as training a puppy. Many rescues carry emotional scars that make learning new routines harder—but with patience and care, they can still become ...

Although caging dogs and other domestic animals is hardly a new idea, the crate—the cage within a home—has become increasingly popular. Indeed, crates are often included in the things that all ...

Whether you’ve recently adopted a new pup or have an existing dog at home, crate training offers numerous benefits for both dogs and their owners. For many animals, utilizing a crate not only helps ...

I’ve been talking with people about crates a lot lately. A couple of weeks ago, Jitterbug and I were guests on “The Pet Place,” the weekly television show that aims to find homes for homeless animals ...

When you bring a dog home, there are many things to buy, including dog beds, dog harnesses and dog collars. Something that should be non-negotiable (especially when it’s a puppy) is a dog crate. Not ...