re: Pet owners question: crate training and leaving dog out to roam

It was gradual for both of our dogs, but, be warned, there's no telling how one will act when you're gone overnight for the first time. The youngest one hadn't touched a thing at home until we went out of down. Dog sitter came in and found the arm of the couch torn up.

Bottom line, it's always possible they will tear something up if not crated.