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Why I believe in crate training our dogs

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Haley Young
Apr 13, 2022
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A black wire dog crate covered by a yellow floral fabric cover

Crates can sometimes be a controversial tool in the dog ownership world. Many trainers swear by them. Some countries have banned them. Lots of us see both merits and potential downsides.

Personally, I plan to prioritize crate training with every dog I own. I think most pets benefit from being comfortable in a kennel whether or not their owners opt to use the tool much in their daily routine (which echoes my thoughts on muzzle training, too).

Here’s why I’m a fan of crate training in general! You can also read about our personal crate training process in this article.

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