Should I put my 1 year old Morkie in a crate when I have to go out for 1 hour? I was told just to let her run around the condo while I'm gone, but I'm afraid she will be scared.
By Betsy
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How long have you had the dog? Some dogs feel safe in a cage while others feel as if they are being punished and don't know why. If the dog is new to your home then you should cage him with a soft mattress for him to lay down on and a soft toy that doesn't have any parts on it for hm to swallow. Dogs sleep 16 hours a day so being in the cage for 3 hours at a time would work. Jut don't leave him in it for 5 hours or more because he will become frustrated and that's when they start to cause problems. Good Luck.
Certainly not in a small crate - I built a large pen one metre square for my dogs. I keep water, bedding & newspaper on the floor so they are free to go to the toilet if urgent. You have to think of the dog in the long run - what if something happened to you while you were out & unable to get home in time?
I crate my dogs whenever I'm not around to supervise them. It keeps them safe and they don't mind it at all, and it gives ME peace of mind. When I say get in your crate, they all go in their crates. I don't use is as punishment - it's their safe place. BTW, there are water bowls to attach to the inside of the crate available at Petco or PetSmart - that way they can't be stepped in or tipped over.
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