Dogs being crated for hours on end without proper care and training can absolutely&nbsp;be cruel. Dogs who&nbsp;have slowly learned how to settle and rest in a crate for reasonable hours of times is not. In today's episode I share the nuances of crate/confinement training. I share my suggestions for age appropriate crate training, how sometimes crate training can be a means to an end and sometimes it is life long. I also share how to teach dogs to cope with being confined in spaces in your home for their own safety.&nbsp;
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363. Being Open to Change w/ Nikki West

Living with dogs is a major joy and also a major pain in the you know what sometimes. I share easy to implement, real life training advice with an emphasis on kindness and compassion.