Originally Posted By: MorningAir
We crate trained our dog, and I don't think I'll ever do it again. On days that nobody could stop by and let him out for 8 to 10 hours, it had to be borderline abuse. I know the vet said 2 hours for every month since birth, but dang, I just don't think it was fair to the puppy. My dog turned 10 Friday, and it still bothers me, the hours we kept him in a crate while we were at work.


This is kind of my thinking. Many of you have stated at 3-4 months old he will have control. But what about the 4-6 weeks until then? I'm just trying to avoid any set backs for the pup.