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I think the general advice is that the crate needs to be big enough for the dog to stand up without touching the roof and for it to be able to turn around easily. For an adult dog, i'd go with the largest you have space for.
One caveat is that its easier to crate train a puppy with a smaller crate as it's less likely to use one end as a toilet. You can get round this by buying a bigger crate and blocking some of it off with boxes though.
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Really helpful thanks, definitely up for a stroll around Brixton once it's safe to do so.
In your experience do they prefer large crates they can move around in easily or is smaller better in terms of feeling more like a safe space for them? I take it you lock them in the crate so there needs to be enough space for water etc?
I've started going for walks/jogs in the park in the morning to get into the habit. Sadly I noted missing posters for a Staffie taken from someones home/garden (didn't specify, I guess more likely the latter). Although we're pretty secure where we are I'm hoping this isn't common, knowing me I'll pick the ugliest dog possible so maybe a slight deterrent!