Many new dog owners ask us if it is cruel to use dog cages to train a puppy. We believe that provided you use the cage properly then it isn’t.

In the wild, dogs have a natural “denning” instinct and likewise, domestic dogs like to have a place to call their own or a “den”. Dogs will often hide under a desk or table and this is their way of saying “this is my den”

Puppies bought from breeders will have been either in a dog cage or in a whelping box and they feel safe and secure in there. When you bring them home it is kind to put them in a similar environment.

A dog cage can be compared to a baby’s playpen - a safe place where you can leave your puppy knowing that he will not chew your socks, new slippers or even dangerous electrical wiring.

The key is to use the dog cage properly and our site give concise instructions of how to train your dog using his dog cage