This is a super helpful blog post from one of. our Family Paws Educators, Verena Schleich.  The Crate Controversy

Here is a bit more about the author.

“Verena Schleich is a KPA-CTP, proud graduate of the Family Paws Parent Educator program, and certified in Pet Loss Companioning.  She lives in an old farm house with her partner, two dogs – Athena, a senior tripawd Doberman, and Ötzi, her mystery mutt puppy, her cat Lore, and four chickens.”