jambay5 191 Posted December 17, 2013 Report Share Posted December 17, 2013 Before i had my dog outside my oldest lurcher would spend 22hours a day in his with the door open!! now he outside only see him at meal time!! or when he hear's me get the leads!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Blackbriar 8,569 Posted December 17, 2013 Report Share Posted December 17, 2013 Our 4 small dogs sleep in a large crate all night - no problems. They all trot in there quite happily at bedtime. We've also got a large one in the back of the car, but only leave them there as short a time as possible, and that's really only for safety, while I'm driving I think that as long as they're not used excessively, or as a punishment, they're fine, but owners should think about why they're using a crate and whether there is a better alternative. (For example, if the dog's chewing, give it a bone!) Just my opinion ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Country Joe 1,411 Posted December 17, 2013 Report Share Posted December 17, 2013 Once they mature and the chewing stops, and yes mine gets bones, and he can be trusted, the crate gets put away, replaced by dog bed. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mushroom 13,153 Posted December 17, 2013 Report Share Posted December 17, 2013 Used to leave mine in all day (3 dogs for at least 10 hours) but the feckers kept escaping so in the end I suspended it from the ceiling like a medieval cage. Drilled a hole in one corner with a bucket beneath to catch the piss never any problems That does sound medieval! I also like to poke them with a stick to get them game before a scratch :laugh: 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Joe67 239 Posted December 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 17, 2013 ive been giving her bones from butcher when i can get them and ones from pets at home..wee fecker chews anything alittle off topic for a second, anyone feed pups rabbit and if so how do yous feed them? gut/skin then as is raw with bones? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
04fox8 168 Posted December 17, 2013 Report Share Posted December 17, 2013 Once they mature and the chewing stops, and yes mine gets bones, and he can be trusted, the crate gets put away, replaced by dog bed. How old are they before this stage? Father in Laws Jack Russel Cross is chewing f**k out of EVERYTHING!! It's about 7-8 months now......maybe it's just going to be a little c**t! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mushroom 13,153 Posted December 17, 2013 Report Share Posted December 17, 2013 ive been giving her bones from butcher when i can get them and ones from pets at home..wee fecker chews anything alittle off topic for a second, anyone feed pups rabbit and if so how do yous feed them? gut/skin then as is raw with bones? I always fed full rabbs and worm regular 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fireman 10,932 Posted December 17, 2013 Report Share Posted December 17, 2013 Once they mature and the chewing stops, and yes mine gets bones, and he can be trusted, the crate gets put away, replaced by dog bed. How old are they before this stage? Father in Laws Jack Russel Cross is chewing f**k out of EVERYTHING!! It's about 7-8 months now......maybe it's just going to be a little c**t! Teething time at that age bud . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RubyTex 1,957 Posted December 17, 2013 Report Share Posted December 17, 2013 Just used the crate to teach the pup boundaries, no issues with chewing just wandering removed it once she stopped exploring the house and realised she's only allowed in the back room! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
04fox8 168 Posted December 18, 2013 Report Share Posted December 18, 2013 Once they mature and the chewing stops, and yes mine gets bones, and he can be trusted, the crate gets put away, replaced by dog bed. How old are they before this stage? Father in Laws Jack Russel Cross is chewing f**k out of EVERYTHING!! It's about 7-8 months now......maybe it's just going to be a little c**t! Teething time at that age bud . That's what me and Mrs Me were saying, and Father in law was hoping Chewed f**k out of umpteen pairs of boots, jeep interior, hens shed, etc etc etc. Cheers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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