Why do pet owners use dog cages?

[Charity]

I've lived with dogs for 40+ years (all rescued dogs over 12 months when I got them) and have never used a cage. Am I missing something?

[woofgang]

Its NEVER quiet. Its also strewn with rubbish including fishing tackle and the occasional hook. Before I lost my DH we were going to move to Norfolk because there are REAL beaches there and the dogs would have loved them.
Don't worry, my dogs have a lovely life with plenty of exercise and stimulation.

[woofgang]

...actually, thinking about it none of the dogs we have ever had (all hpr's) have been that crazy about the beach once the novelty has worn off. We have taken all of them, bar these on seaside type holidays but there is nothing to hunt and the water tastes disgusting. One and all they enjoy(ed) it more tracking deer and chasing bunnies.

[LoftyLottie]

Our dog gets loads of walks through woods every day Woofie, but her favourite place in all the world is the beach.

This is our nearest beach, pine woods, dunes and loads of sand and lots of water. Pure doggy heaven ;o)

You are right about Norfolk Beaches. Would be nice to have you as a neighbour!!

[LoftyLottie]

Forgot the links

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[firewatch]

We use crates, which are the right name for cages. It, for us makes it easier to contain the dogs especially at night as one is an awful chewer-we would have no furniture left! Plus when travelling or due to health issues they need to be contained crating them is much easier then not. Plus when camping the dog knows where it is and is meant to be and not overly worry about being away from home and its comfort zone. My husbands parents have sued them for absoloutley years with ALL there dogs-rescue and non rescue. We have started it with our Spaniel and shes a rescue but having the crate gives her the space she knows is her and is safe, away from any noises or things she does not like. They also get used for time out when the younger lab is jumping on Lucky. So yeah crates work-for us at least.

[woofgang]

maybe one day Lottie, its not off the table permanently, just cant see my way clear at present.

[woofgang]

firewatch, why does your chewer chew? Often its a sign of stress.

[woofgang]

btw to me a crate is a wooden box used to hold fruit and veg...

[LoftyLottie]

House next door is for sale Woofie!! (Troll House)

[LoftyLottie]

(and it has it's own fields - and a footpath alongside that runs up to the woods - if only you were our next door neighbour - sigh xx)

[woofgang]

ooh who is it on with lottie? email me if you like rather than post on here....

[LoftyLottie]

Will email you Woofie

[woofgang]

thanks!

sorry for taking this OT :-)

[firewatch]

He chews mostly our toddlers toys, even if we put them out of reach he knocks them down. Also has a shoe fetish so my shoes keep disapearing! I sometimes let them remain in the garden when i pop out ie on school runs. Lucky though knows the phrase, safety zone and she goes to her bed.x

[LoftyLottie]

It only has one field. (Don't know why I typed fields)

[craft1948]

The sister has a cage in her living room for her lhasa apso, and it goes in there when they have visitors. The dog has an unfortunate habit of biting people he doesn't know well, he was a re-home and they just cannot stop him doing it. He did attempt a go at my westie once, which was a huge mistake, when I go round with my dog the lhasa hides in the cage without being put there.

[RATTER15]

Our dogs love the beach we are down there very often. This vid was taken a few weeks ago. Its a shame that the beach was looking messy with loads of sea weed washed up after a storm, the hounds didn't seem to mind it.

http://youtu.be/EaKIMGoTnY0 Yes that is the lovely Carakeel throwing the stick.

[seadogg]

That was a treat Ratter. We meet three in the local woods and the dogs we walk are most respectful towards them. Including my gentle giant.

[Charity]

Wow, they're handsome hounds.

[ladybirder]

Lovely to see you all enjoying yourselves RATTER. Sounded very windy though.