I'm probably going to get a barrage of abuse or flame grilled but I believe
in the freedom of speech, so I'm gonna say it any way.......

I've often wondered if crating a pup/dog is really a benefit and does serve
a purpose? I've had dogs for as long as I can remember and maybe I have
been lucky but my pups have always been allowed the freedom to roam - albeit
a couple of rooms at a time but I found toilet-training/chewing no real
problem as long as you put the time and patience into teaching it where to
go. Yes I've had the few accidents but it's probably no worse than your
average 2/3 year old child drawing all over your walls with crayon, and you
certainly wouldn't crate a child (well, I dunno with some people).

Some people crate their pups if they have to work and they don't want it
chewing, I understand that but if the pup is kept stimulated with toys, good
chews and prized furniture out of reach then surely it's nicer for the pup
than being locked in a box? And if you have to work all day and leave the
pup then perhaps you shouldn't have a dog in the first place?

Just my views ducking for cover

Tracie