Nancy Kerns shares her experiences with dogs and crates during last year’s California Camp Fire. She further underscores the importance of crate training for all dogs.
If for no other reason, teach your dog to be comfortable in a crate for emergencies.
Source: Whole Dog Journal, January 2019. Link.
. . . the dogs who obviously had experience in crates were far less traumatized by their time in the crowded shelters than the dogs who freaked out every time they had to go back into a crate after a potty walk.
INSIGHTS: Crate training and comfort is a top skill to promote with dog owners young and old.