Expert Advice

The bark stops here! How to stop your dog from barking.

Rest periods in snug quarters are a natural part of caring for our dogs’ needs. But… dogs have many other needs that crates interfere with. Dogs are social animals; they require interaction with other dogs or people. They also need exercise, mental stimulation, and appropriate “potty” opportunities. So, while some time spent in a crate is usually a positive element of dog rearing, too much time spent in a crate can have disastrous consequences.

Most puppies seem to love everybody and everything. How do we best ensure that our dogs continue to get along well with the world as they grow up?