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"Life can be so stressful!" Photo by bdollproject/Flickr Crate training is not putting your dog/puppy in a "cage" or "jail," and you are not being cruel if you follow these tips. Dogs feel secure in small, enclosed spaces, like a den. Dog crates make excellent dens. A crate offers your dog security, a den with a roof, and a place to call his very own where he can go to get away from it all. It is also a safe place for him to stay when you're away or when you cannot watch him. There are basically just a few steps in crate training and they are as follows: 1. Choose a crate the same size as your puppy/dog. He should only have enough room to stand up, turn around and lie down. His crate is ...