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**Katya** · 12-02-2012, 01:12 AM

Teddy is a weird little girl. When we first re-homed her, we purchased a plastic travel kennel to make the long car rides easier. However, she hated being locked in so we scrapped the idea. One day in September at the cottage we left the travel kennel with the door taken off in the bedroom (with a soft pad lining) and she climbed in, sleeping soundless the rest of the night. Now, it's her 'bed'. She has an actual dog bed that she naps in during the day. However, as soon as its bed time, she climbs right into her travel crate and refuses to sleep anywhere else.

I was wondering if it's okay for her to sleep in a covered kennel the entire night? It does have air holes, and the door is removed so the front is completely opened. She seems to really love her little den. Which is odd, because she hated her actual wire crate. But that's most likely due to the previous owners making the crate a punishment and not a safe place.

This is her, sleeping in her favourite position.

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**Bibu** · 12-02-2012, 01:32 AM

She looks absolutely adorable and comfortable in her crate. She probably sleeps there because she feels like its her little safe haven and she also probably likes it because its darker. I think if she likes it then its great. Our fluffs are smart and would never choose an uncomfortable place to sleep.

**Leila'sMommy** · 12-02-2012, 07:36 AM

She looks so sweet! Yes, she should be fine there.

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**LoveLucy** · 12-02-2012, 09:31 AM

That's adorable. She's so cute.

**Lmojeda** · 12-02-2012, 11:13 AM

My Louie sleeps in his crate @ night!

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**Little Oscar** · 12-02-2012, 12:09 PM

Awwww, adorable! My friend said the same, her dog would snuggle with her all day long but lights out! she went right into her crate! She thinks of it as her own little private bedroom! She has more than enough room! Bibu is right, she wouldn't be sleeping their quietly if it wasn't the perfect place for her.

**michellerobison** · 12-02-2012, 12:16 PM

I think if you don't use a crate as punishment,they do look at it as the place to schnooze or just to get away.
Only time we use it and shut the gate is when Rylee eats so they don't steal his food and when Bitsy is scared of storms, she likes to hide in the back...

**Aarianne** · 12-02-2012, 01:34 PM

I think it's a great bed/den! I wouldn't be concerned about the air flow in there one bit.

12-02-2012, 01:12 AM	#1 (permalink)
Katya Member Name: Katya Brook Dog's Name: Teddy Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 75	Sleeping arrangements Teddy is a weird little girl. When we first re-homed her, we purchased a plastic travel kennel to make the long car rides easier. However, she hated being locked in so we scrapped the idea. One day in September at the cottage we left the travel kennel with the door taken off in the bedroom (with a soft pad lining) and she climbed in, sleeping soundless the rest of the night. Now, it's her 'bed'. She has an actual dog bed that she naps in during the day. However, as soon as its bed time, she climbs right into her travel crate and refuses to sleep anywhere else. I was wondering if it's okay for her to sleep in a covered kennel the entire night? It does have air holes, and the door is removed so the front is completely opened. She seems to really love her little den. Which is odd, because she hated her actual wire crate. But that's most likely due to the previous owners making the crate a punishment and not a safe place. This is her, sleeping in her favourite position. Sent from my iPhone using Petguide.com Free App __________________ Love, Teddy & Katya

12-02-2012, 01:32 AM	#2 (permalink)
Bibu Maltese Guru Name: Cory Dog's Name: Bibu and Kissy Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Grand Forks, ND Posts: 1,058	She looks absolutely adorable and comfortable in her crate. She probably sleeps there because she feels like its her little safe haven and she also probably likes it because its darker. I think if she likes it then its great. Our fluffs are smart and would never choose an uncomfortable place to sleep. __________________

12-02-2012, 07:36 AM	#3 (permalink)
Leila'sMommy Maltese Guru Name: Pam Dog's Name: Leila Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: West Columbia, SC Posts: 1,030	She looks so sweet! Yes, she should be fine there. Sent from my iPhone using Petguide.com Free App __________________

12-02-2012, 12:16 PM	#7 (permalink)
michellerobison Maltese Guru Name: Michelle Robison Dog's Name: Amber, Emily,Lil Bit, Rylee, Sasha and a cat named Harry Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: N.W. Ohio Posts: 7,063	I think if you don't use a crate as punishment,they do look at it as the place to schnooze or just to get away. Only time we use it and shut the gate is when Rylee eats so they don't steal his food and when Bitsy is scared of storms, she likes to hide in the back... __________________ Mommy my bows are too tight... When bad grooming happens to good Malts... Jewellery, Doggie Goodies, Handmade tiles,cool flying pictures http://www.picturetrail.com/michellerobison Vote for Southern Comfort Maltese Rescue , Chattanooga, TN http://www.theanimalrescuesite.com/c...hallenge.faces

12-02-2012, 09:31 AM	#4 (permalink)
LoveLucy Maltese Guru Name: Gail Dog's Name: Lucy Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 455	That's adorable. She's so cute.

12-02-2012, 11:13 AM	#5 (permalink)
Lmojeda Maltese Guru Name: Lisa Marie Dog's Name: Louie & Molly Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 312	My Louie sleeps in his crate @ night! Sent from my iPhone using Petguide.com Free App

12-02-2012, 12:09 PM	#6 (permalink)
Little Oscar Member Dog's Name: Oscar Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Long Island Posts: 69	Awwww, adorable! My friend said the same, her dog would snuggle with her all day long but lights out! she went right into her crate! She thinks of it as her own little private bedroom! She has more than enough room! Bibu is right, she wouldn't be sleeping their quietly if it wasn't the perfect place for her.

12-02-2012, 01:34 PM	#8 (permalink)
Aarianne Maltese Guru Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: ON, Canada Posts: 752	I think it's a great bed/den! I wouldn't be concerned about the air flow in there one bit.

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