If however, your dog has severe separation anxiety, a crate may not work, and may only cause crate anxiety to develop. (beaglerescueleague.org)
If your dog's first experience with the crate is when you leave the home for hours, this can cause or exacerbate crate anxiety, especially if your dog has existing separation anxiety. (fountaincitydogtraining.com)
Elderly dogs, arthritic dogs, and those who experience crate anxiety or other issues, sleep in an individual «suite.» (tworockdogranch.com)