dont know re the crate, but I would not
leave him outside. For me that is like putting a 5 carat diamond on a chain
and a note on the front door-dont remove ehehe. But I do not trust anybody
where my dogs are concerned. Can you just build a gate for the kitchen? How
about the cafe doors? We are thinking of building a swinging door in our
kitchen for the arrival of our Forest(he isnt even born yet! is that
excitement!) We will just build it almost waist high, stain and such. will
look like we had it done professionally and will also keep little paws in or
out as the case may be. We also can get the bitter apple cream. That keeps
em from chewing on wood & cords whatever. JOY ALWAYS went for the plugs.
We wrapped a plastic bag around the plug then added the cream and wa la! no
more chewing. maybe that will help? dont know,