my dog used to spend close to 20 hours a day in a crate too small for him

now when he's ready for bed he stands next to me and sighs until i pull the blanket back for him and make sure he has his pillow ready and only once his spot is set up just the way he likes it will he get settled down as close to me as he can physically be

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nudistsueaz · 61-69, F

So sad. We rescued a dog that went through the same thing. She's never been in a crate again

Frostcloud · F

@nudistsueaz he's a punk when unsupervised and still has to be in his crate (now much bigger) when we're out of the house for his safety. and occasionally he goes in to lay in it to cool off after fetch. but it's his safe space and not his whole world