Some owners frown at specific practices which they think are cruel to pet dogs. However, they fail to realize the rationale behind these practices; they also fail to recognize dogs as animals and should be treated differently from humans.

Here are some common practices that some dog owners perceive as cruel to pets:

Crate Training

Some people view confining a puppy to his crate as pure torture. However, dogs are den animals and a crate gives them a sense of security. When used sensibly, a crate make housetraining easier and provides a place where your pet can go to when overwhelmed by activities in the household.

Muzzling

A dog wearing a muzzle may look formidable, and often appear uncomfortable. Without proper training, letting your dog wear a muzzle is certainly cruel, and a poor substitute for lazy training. Muzzles are used as an important management tool with proper behavior modification.

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