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Hello all.....being a new owner I had a crate question. Dunkin has been using his crate since the day we got him. My husband and I both work so he spends some hours in it throughout the day, with one of us coming home periodically to let him out to go and to play for a bit. I am happy to say he has only had 2 accidents since we brought him home on 12/23, he is now 3 months. Plus, he sleeps in he crate... goes to bed at 10:30 and sleeps till 7am when he whines to go out. Recently some family members have been telling us that its terrible to keep him in there and we should block off our kitchen while we are out so he can play. They also think its making him stressed and he'll turn into an angry dog. My husband and I feel as though we will lose the great potty training he has been doing if we give him more room (like an entire kitchen). If anyone can give me helpful suggestions on how to respond or if you agree with the family I would love to know. When is it time to give him more freedom and when is it time to give up the crate entirely???
** I have posted a few times and just want to thank everyone who takes the time to reply. Reading other posts have been so informative, such a huge help to new owners. You are all so helpful. THANK YOU! **
** I have posted a few times and just want to thank everyone who takes the time to reply. Reading other posts have been so informative, such a huge help to new owners. You are all so helpful. THANK YOU! **