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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My dog stays on a run during the day in our fenced yard.  Can't imagine having him stuck in the house for 8 hours.  He comes in when we are home or is outside playing with the kids.  What I think is wrong is the people that crate their medium & larger dogs for 8 hours.  Would you rather be stuck in a crate or chasing squirrels & hanging out on the deck.[/quote]

You understand that in an increasing number of jurisdictions, it is illegal to chain your dog up outside like that. And the options aren't just sticking your dog in a crate all day or chaining your dog up outside in the cold and heat. You could, you know, let the dog stay in the house. [/quote]

Different poster here -- can someone speak on crating?

I don't have a dog now, but have been thinking about getting one. Growing up, my parents never crated their (fairly large) dogs while we were at work and school. The dogs didn't pee or poo in the house, and they weren't chewers. They were let out into the fenced yard as they needed or wanted to when someone was home, and were walked daily.

Is it now considered unsafe to NOT crate a dog when its home alone? Assuming the dog is housebroken and doesn't chew?[/quote]

It all depends on the dog (breed, size, personality).  People generally crate puppies and/or adult dogs that are new to the house.  This is done for housebreaking or a refresher housebreaking course.  Then you gradually give the dog more space until you know the dog (does it chew?  is it the kind of dog who eats everything?  does the dog get separation anxiety and potentially become a danger to him or herself when left alone?).  Once you have trained the dog and know it's unique issues/personalities, then you make a decision as to whether to crate, leave confined to one area of the house, give the run of the house, et cetera.

If your dog is especially clever, it's a good idea to baby-proof cabinets ;)  I speak from experience.

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