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What @Stonehedge said on crates. Mine has the largest size you can get and I leave a water bowl in there, which invariably gets spilled or he drops his bedding in it, so I'm looking into a water bottle that will attach to the outside. Not an issue at the moment as I'm home full time.
My old staffy had a dog flap to the back garden at my old house, but it was totally secure and he could come and go as he pleased, whether I was home or not. He had an outdoor kennel, which he loved. Where I am now, I would never leave Reggie in the garden without being at home. Dogs are stolen primarily for breeding or to be sold on, occasionally for ransom, Staffies unfortunately are often stolen to be used as bait dogs. Really sad.
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so I'm looking into a water bottle that will attach to the outside.
We have one of these and it's fantastic https://www.amazon.co.uk/Rosewood-Stainless-Steel-Coop-Bolt/dp/B004FGF57S/ref=sr_1_16?dchild=1&keywords=crate%2Bwater%2Bbowl&qid=1593605526&sr=8-16&th=1
Stonehedge
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!