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[Becky]

I also highly recomend crate training for any dog especially one coming in to a new home after being a shelter dog.

+1!!! on the crate training! CT has proven to be a godsend for us, especially when we're traveling with Cody. It gives him a safe familiar place no matter where we are, and comes in handy at home too. Many shelter dogs take well to CT because it reminds them of their last environment and provides some familiarity. Like all things dog, the decision to CT has to be weighed against the dog's personality, but it works very well for us and for many of our dog friends.