My pets love to play. They love the freedom of sleeping in my bed or their bed. They love to get up and play. They love getting us up in the morning for work. Do you think all dogs and cats should have cages to have as a home and a bed?
2006-07-23 21:56:29 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
While I believe dogs and cats should be in open spaces, lots of land to romp around in....
I find it interesting to watch all those who live in tight quarters (would be better if they lived in cages) walking dogs and carrying plastic bags all the time.
We're running out of open spaces, aren't we?
2006-07-23 22:04:29 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
You know, before my last cat, I would say no. All my pets have always had free rein over the house. Little training and they know how to treat the place.
I did have a cage open in the bedroom, but left open. The cats liked to snooze in there, and it's a sanctuary for them The kids are not allowed to mess with them if they are in their cage. And when I needed to take them to the vet, they were familiar with the cage and didn't have a total freak out about it.
But them came along Simba. He is king of the house as sure as he hates rain. And, damn it all, he was going to put me in my place! Won't believe how many china dishes I've lost to him or fragile porcelain dragons! And nothing would work. I tried the "Simba! Down! Bad cat!" I tried the water gun. I tried the yanking my hair out and screaming all bloody murder. I even tried the dropping to my knees in sobs, begging him to please, oh please stop torturing me.
So I started putting him a cage when I caught him up on the shelves.
Not for a long time. But like a time out for little kids.
And, sure enough, after about a week of that lesson, he stopped climbing on the shelves.
Now we're working on the "Couch is not a scratching post" and the "The dog is not a scratching post" lessons. (might help a little if the dog actually had a back bone)
So, I suppose it all depends on the pet's individual attitude and stubborn streak.
Anyway my POV
The Chronicler
2006-07-24 05:09:55 · answer #2 · answered by The Chronicler 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont think it neccessary to "keep" your dog in a cage but I do think its a good idea for your pet to be used to going in a cage & feel comfortable being in there. Crate training is good for several reasons: 1) when neccessary to put the animal in a cage(vet trips, travel, injury, etc...) the animal does not feel stressed by the situation but comfortable as they are in familar surroundings 2) when an animal is crate trained correctly their cage isnt a place for punishment or stress its kinda like their own space, kind like a bedroom in a sense, they can go there to be left alone or maybe if they dont feel good 3) when animals crate trained (mostly during the training years, puppyhood) it helps in the aspect that they are contained when you are not home so ther is no chance that they got into anything & hence there will be no bad feelings or anger upon yur homecoming becuz say they chewed your shoes or pooped in the hall etc etc etc.....once they are of age & have proved themselves then like I mentioned earlier their crate becomes kinda just a place of safety & personal space.
2006-07-24 05:12:25 · answer #3 · answered by *♥* ♥* FaeGoddess*♥*♥* 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dogd or Cats they should ot be caged.By caging them you are restricting their movement and freedom.When times goes by,they will turn violent and show disapproval.I have a doggy myself,he roams freely in the house.We do not cage him at all.He sleeps in his comforter and when we are at home he sleeps with us.He is more like a baby rather then a pet to us.We have been having for 2 years.
2006-07-24 05:02:22 · answer #4 · answered by Young 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if your pet is a dog, depending on what breed when you first get them you could tame them in a cage which is called crate taring after that you should let all your pets roam free in your home if they are not destructive to house and of course visitor's. cats should be transported in a cage, but while at home have some god kitty litter and enjoy your pet
2006-07-24 05:05:17 · answer #5 · answered by DAVID G 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Never had a cage for a cat, but my current indoor dog has one. He sleeps in it and we lock him in it when we leave the house. He chooses to sleep in it himself and we leave the door open, but when we're not home he has a tendency of getting himself into things that he shouldn't. I have noticed that when he gets in trouble he immediately runs to his crate, because he knows that it's his safe spot. If your dog behaves well while your gone I wouldn't worry to much.
2006-07-24 05:52:52 · answer #6 · answered by ascarletccsn 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
crate training is o.k.
if the dog is not causing any destruction in the house then no there isn't any reason.
if it is an outside dog. it has to be a big cage or a fenced in yard for it's protection or chained.
but just for it being a dog no
2006-07-24 15:03:18 · answer #7 · answered by halfpint 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pet cages should only be used to put your pet in if you cannot trust it while you are out of the house.
2006-07-24 05:02:35 · answer #8 · answered by Clyde P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No they will never learn to interact and be social if in a cage plus it gets too easy to just put them in it when you don't feel like dealing with them.
2006-07-24 05:51:43 · answer #9 · answered by Small Lady 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definitely no cages. Would you like to be put inside one? in your own home?
2006-07-24 05:00:18 · answer #10 · answered by Nimbus 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋