Ever think of sticking your dog in a crate? No, not the kind they use to ship things, but a cage designed specifically for dogs. Crating is just a creative term for caging your animal and is generally employed for early potty training or to keep a pet safe when circumstances dictate. Surprisingly, a dog will learn to love its crate but far too many people don’t understand their purpose and think they are cruel (the crates, not the dogs).