Every dog needs to be crate trained. Even if your dog "doesn't need a kennel" or you would "never put your baby in a cage" or you "never leave home without them." Why? Because there is no certainty that they will never need to be put in a crate or kennel at some point in their lives. I.e you have to be hospitalized or need to evacuate quickly, it will be much easier for you to be able to safely take them to a boarding kennel or put them in a crate to transport and not worry a