The question of whether or not it is cruel to crate a puppy in daycare has been on the minds of many people. Not only is it good practice to crate your puppies when they are young but they will be much happier in their crates when they are older. In this article I will give you my honest opinion on whether or not to crate a puppy in daycare. Hopefully after reading this you will have decided if it is good practice to crate a puppy in daycare and be able to make up your mind based on the facts.
There are some reasons why I believe that it is cruel to crate a puppy in daycare. One reason is that I feel like children should not be given such a big responsibility. I also do not feel like it is an educational experience for children to be confined for hours in a small space. Although, I do understand that daycare is supposed to be a fun experience for children, some things should not be given a place of children’s play.
Before I get into explaining why I feel it is cruel to crate a puppy in a daycare, I would like to say that this is not necessarily the case. Most dogs do not need to be crated in order for them to be better behaved. If a dog spends most of its time in its crate, I’m sure that it is bored and is not getting enough exercise. I know this because I own dogs as well as myself. Dogs are by nature lazy creatures and I’ve often noticed that when a dog is left to its own devices, it tends to get boring.
On the flipside however, I know of some dogs who simply need a little extra exercise on occasion. In this case, it would be a good idea to leave the crate door open at times during the day. A good time to do this would be just before or after eating. During these times, you can let the puppy go into the crate and spend a few minutes relaxing in it.
Another reason why I believe crating a puppy in a daycare setting is not necessarily a good idea is because of how close the puppies will be with the people who are supervising them. Many people believe that if you put a dog in a crate, it is going to think that it is safe from everyone and will be less likely to be aggressive. However, studies have shown that there is no difference between the aggression levels of dogs that were crated and those that were left alone. Also, puppies are not very good at acting when they are alone so this method could actually cause them to act more aggressively when the situation is not normal.
While a daycare service may have your puppy crated during the day, it is still a good idea to supervise them when they are alone. Just imagine if the dog wanted to go somewhere and got scared because they were left alone. This could result in a lot of problems for both you and your puppy. It would tear your daycare from the inside out and it would be a nightmare trying to fix the problems. If the puppy was to try to find its own way out, it might end up inside again and this could lead to a lot of stress for the owner and the puppy.
It is also important to note that crating a puppy is not recommended when traveling. This is because many puppies have a problem with separation anxiety and do not do well when they are left alone. If you are planning on taking your puppy on a long trip, it is a good idea to crate the puppy while it is at home until you have picked up your car. When you are taking the puppy somewhere, you should crate it in a safe place and keep the door to the crate open so that the puppy has some place to feel safe when you are not home with them.
There are some great resources that will help you learn more about crating a puppy in daycare. One resource is the American Kennel Club’s website. Here, you can find resources on puppy care as well as information on crating. Keep in mind that when you are deciding whether or not crating your puppy in daycare is cruel, you need to look at all of the factors involved.
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