Occasionally I have to crate my dogs for one reason or another but it's a rare thing. I'm glad they have the run of the house and yard most of the time. All three of them lived at the shelter for different lengths of time before I adopted them, and consequently, spent a good deal of time in crates. My grandsons are visiting and, depending on what activity is going on, I may have to baby gate the dogs into another room for a short time, but I rarely crate them. The crates are reserved for
hurricane evacuation or other longer distance travel. Two of my dogs spend quite a bit of time napping under the bed or in the recliner, but the other is very active. She comes and goes, explores in the yard, barks, digs, and runs. I would hate for her to have to
stay in a crate for very long. I would think any dog would be happier with more freedom.
