How long is it normal to crate the dog throughout the day?
I am taking care of a 4 month old puppy right now and the owner never told me that he is crate training. She never said that the amount of time spent in the crate is not optional. She basically crates him overnight (8h), when she works (8-9h) and other 2-3h in the evening. That makes a total of about 19-20h a day. The crate measures 9x17, as she put a divider on it. I think this is way too much time in a way too little space. How long is normal to have a dog crated out of 24h?
PS: The pup is staying with me for 7 more days