That was THE best thing we did when we got our puppy. No worries if we leave for a couple of hours that the sofa will be in shreds when we return, etc....
When she sees us get our coats out of the closet (or when I get my purse and keys); she lets herself into the kennel and waits for her treat. She's almost three now; and still sleeps in it at times.
You will need very large kennels, however. A friend of mine has several large dogs; she built a 6x6 kennel in her basement.
Yep! No problem getting my youngest (3-ish) into the crate. She trots in and turns around to get her treat.
They both cram in there (by their choice and mine) when they’ve been naughty.
Hubby said he'd get me them one early next week. For now, we put the red loveseat in our dining room an turned it katty-cornered so they can sleep there and not present me with any more presents in the mornings. When I got up at 6 this morning to take them out, their sleeping corner was pee and poop free.
Before we leave them when we go out we'll have their creates set up.