Just got a 6-year-old rescue dog. Is it necessary to crate? [more inside]
posted by kmtiszen on Jun 7, 2010 - 15 answers

Who has used a soft-sided dog crate for a large dog? Will it provide secure confinement for short periods? We are moving from NJ to the west coast. Our elderly dog is too frail to travel by air, so we will drive a 6-day road trip. For the road trip, I need a portable crate that will stow in our car trunk. We need the crate to set up in motel rooms. I want dog to have his "den". We do not plan to leave him alone, but there could be situations where he has to be kept confined for his safety. [more inside]
posted by valannc on Mar 31, 2009 - 13 answers

I just adopted a dog which apparently has separation anxiety issues (and we have cats). We had planned to initially leave him crated during the day. What can I do to help him through this transition? [more inside]
posted by team lowkey on May 20, 2007 - 15 answers

Help me figure out a way to clean kitty's crate... [more inside]
posted by oflinkey on Jul 28, 2006 - 4 answers

A new puppy in the house. Where should she stay when I am at work? I've been told a crate, but then some people said crating is only when you're home.
posted by benjh on Oct 5, 2004 - 16 answers