PJ and I went through two extensive crate rests together, one after each of her knee repairs. She was confined to her crate or on leash with me until she was healed completely. These periods of crate rest taught me how to help her have an excellent quality of life in the short-term while we worked on getting her an excellent quality of life in the long-term.

Here are 10 tips to help you and your dog not just survive crate rest but to actually have some fun and grow together, as well.

You CAN do this! If you are wavering or need support, write me here. I’ll cheer you on (or give you a gentle talking to). But when it is all done and your dog is all better, I will want pictures.

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