«The Association
of Professional Dog Trainers recommends the
use of crates for puppies and dogs as a short -
term training tool and as safety equipment throughout the dog's life.»
Apart from its obvious
uses for transporting dogs by car or plane, a
crate may be
used for short -
term confinement when you can not supervise your puppydog — to keep him out
of mischief and prevent him from making housesoiling, destructive chewing, and digging mistakes.