Many people consider crating as unbelievably cruel.
It is, if you use it as a punishment tool or leave your dog in a crate on a daily basis for excruciatingly long hours, especially if those hours include time when you are home. Your golden wants to be with you, even if it means lying on the floor watching you watch TV or read the paper. Crating can also be unbelievably kind. It is a handy tool that is helpful to both owner and dog. Once a dog becomes comfortable in a crate, it will often voluntarily go in on its own to nap or take a break from the hustle and bustle going on in the home.