why do people crate their animals when if they trained them properly they would never have to?

Answer 1

because they are too imcompetent to train them properly.

if you train your dog, it wont destroy the house or use it as a toilet.
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Answer 2

A "properly trained" dog when you are around can become a walking one dog wrecking crew when you leave if the dog has anxiety issues. The anxiety should be treated, because just crating a dog who is scared out of their mind, because your precious house might become in disarray without actually treating the anxiety is just cruel to the dog. Imagine being terrified, and then being stuck in a cage to have nothing to do but contemplate how scared you are.
It's a decision that really needs to be based on a dog by dog basis in the end though. If you have a dog that is still exhibiting anxious behavior and is being treated for it, in the meantime you probably should crate the animal, because frankly, there are way too many dangers (medications, electrical cords...and so forth) in a home for a dog that is getting into everything.
Being a dog owner, I have to admit to having used the crate in the past, the dogs never seemed to enjoy it, although to be fair they never enjoy it when I leave. However, since I don't work outside the house anymore, they really love going in there for a snooze. It is their little den now.

Answer 3

All my dogs are crate trained even though I don't crate them when I go out or at night, because they are house broken, non destructive and well-behaved. I believe in crate training because it is the safest way for them to travel in the car and there are times when a dog will need crate rest, (if they are sick or injured), so they should learn to tolerate a crate happily.

Answer 4

It's obvious that most people don't understand what crate training really is.

It's protection for the dog.

If you have to go out, you don't leave a puppy wandering around the house. Or if you have two females who don't get along, you crate one or both while you are out, to prevent a fight starting. A dog with separation anxiety will feel much better in his crate when you have to leave him. A puppy will be housetrained much faster if he is crate trained. And with multiple dogs in the house, no one would get any sleep if the young sprouts weren't crated at night.

All my fosters are crated at night, I can't trust them in an unfamiliar house, and there is no way of knowing what they have been subjected to before they arrived, they might be chewers or tear the house to pieces, or start a fight with the others. They are certainly far better off than being in a small cage in a shelter.

Crate training is not just an alternative for people who can't be bothered to teach their dogs properly.

Answer 5

On the contrary, crate training your dog is properly training them. Their crate is their room. It is where they can go to take a nap, get away from their pesky siblings (and owners), feel safe and secure, and yes, be sent to when they are acting out. The crate is the best way to housebreak a puppy.

My two dachshunds both have crates, each one with nice soft pillows with attractive covers, blankets to burrow under, and open doors so they can come and go at will. When we leave the house, we move the crates to the livingroom so they are by the front door. This ensures that they see us leave and return, also, in the event of a fire, heaven forbid, the firemen could get to them immediately. They are locked into the crates when we are gone for their safety.

We also have a traveling crate, with pillow and crib bumper pad in it, with covers that match thier home crates, for traveling in the car. We leave the door to that open while it is in the house so they can freely go in and out of it. It fits on the backseat of the car, and can be safely seatbelted in. They enjoy the comfort and safety of traveling in it.

If you love your animals, you crate train them. This gives them a feeling of security, and lets them have their own room. I do draw the line at letting them put up posters.

To answer the question of what is the difference between crate training and subjecting dogs to the cruelty of puppy mill breeding: love, cruelty, etc. Puppy mills don't care about the welfare of their animals. They don't give their dogs crates for security and safety. They stick them into cages and breed them every time they come into heat. They don't worry about the quality of live for these animals, who aren't pets, but money making slaves. They don't receive good vet care, quality feed, or love. It's the difference of giving your child a room with a comfortable bed and locking him in a dark closet for his whole life. Torture, cruelty and inhumane treatment. Don't even think they are the same.

Of course, there is a difference between crate training and imprisioning a dog, or any animal. My girls have the run of the house most of the time. They are welcome to the couches, all but the highest bed (they ARE dachshunds, and shouldn't be up that high), and have a wicker bed with a pillow in it next to my computer. Crate training is not synomous with locking them up all day and night. If you have to do that, then you need to find them another home with someone who has the time and love to give to them. And who can PROPERLY CRATE TRAIN.

Answer 6

The only time I put my dog in a kennel is when I have to leave home. My dog is only 3 months old though. I don't trust her with the chewing thing yet.
But you are right! I had three dogs in the house at one time and they could go up to at least 10 hours before they would have to go potty outside. They never had to go more than 4-5 hours except a few times.
They never bothered anything in the house . They where sweet hearts.
No behavior problems. They did not know what a crate was. I had two of my dogs sleep with us. The other would sleep where ever she wanted to.
I hope my puppy will be as good.
It is all about taking the time to train your dog!!! Train it right the first time!!!
Dogs are only as smart as their owners.

Answer 7

it is for the dogs safety so that the dog does not get bored and chew through electric cords and such etc!!!!..;. Even a properly trained dog will misbehave if left alone long enough . and you want them to sleep in the crate at night.

Answer 8

I crate train for safety and peace of mind. when travelling my dogs are in a crate so if I crash or are crashed into my dogs have more of a chance of living. Also at night my dogs go to their beds and have a good nights sleep so there is no missbehaving during the night.

Answer 9

I agree, but from my research crate training is just that, training, it's not a solution, and it's not meant to be permanent.
But they conveniently forget that part. What is the fdifference between that and the cage breeders and the SPCA keep their dogs in since they live in there? NOTHING.

Answer 10

Crate training IS proper training. I haven't met a puppy who hates his crate, they seem to love it. It keeps them secure and happy when their owner is not around.

Chalice

Answer 11

I love my pit bull, she loves me, but she get sepration anxiety.

She doesn't use the bathroom inside, but if I am gone I will find my house all but destroyed.

That is the number one reason people crate train.

note- the guy below me has a good point too.