If your dog is not a chewer - keep ice chips or cubes in a bowl in the crate.It also helps him to keep hydrated.I am a police officer and work alot so when I am home Lucky is not in the crate but we lay around together (Ive gained 4 pounds in the last MONTH) and when I do need to be mobile - I
put his leash on and tie it to my waist so I can keep him from springing off to run around the house.Oh and a Kong full of pnut
butter will keep him quiet too!If
anyone out there has questions feel free to email me and I can try to help.