Should I Crate Train My Golden Retriever? Although not all golden retrievers actually need to be crate trained, proper crate training can have many benefits for any golden retriever or owner. Pharaoh Hounds have an unusual feature. They are the only breed of dogs that "blushes". They do this when they are excited or happy. When they "blush" their ears, nose and eyes will become pink. Many golden retrievers have severe separation anxiety because golden retrievers are pack animals. As a result, when humans leave a golden retriever home alone, sometimes the golden retriever will chew or destroy furniture and other objects. Crating a golden retriever for a few hours when it is home alone will help to reduce anxiety-related destruction. The greyhound breed originally came from Egypt and was developed about 5,000 years ago. The greyhound breed was known before the ninth century in England, where it was bred by aristocrats to hunt small game. Another benefite of crate trianing is that wild golden retrievers live in dens. These dens provide protection from the weather, comfort and security. Crate training, when done properly, can give a domestic golden retriever the same sense of security. The Papillon is a small dog breed with distinctive large, fringed ears that earned it its name, the French word for butterfly. The Papillon is believed to be one of the oldest of the toy breeds. Another good use for crate training is transportation. If your golden retriever is trained to go into its crate on command then it can be taken on a trip or to the vet with ease. The Lowchen, a small, somewhat rare breed of dog, is native to France. It's called "petit chien lion" or, "little lion dog". This is due to its fur growth, as it resembles the mane of a lion. When you first begin crate training a golden retriever, it's important not to lock the golden retriever in the crate or use the crate as a punishment in any way. The object is to get the golden retriever to want to go into his crate when he needs to. It should feel comforting, like a human's bedroom. If you are going to be home with your golden retriever the crate should be left open so that the golden retriever has free access to his crate. This will allow him to get used to the crate. Over time he will actually enjoy spending time in his crate, even when he doesn't have to. The afghan hound ranks as least intelligent breed of dog. They are cute, friendly, loyal and fun, but they usually require 80 to 100 repetitions to learn a single command. Afghan hounds are a bad choice if you are looking for a dog that's easy to train, but they are great if you have patience. The only situation where crate training should not be used is if nobody is going to be available to let the golden retriever out of the crate for a certain amount of time. Golden Retrievers like to keep their beds clean, so they do not like to go to the bathroom anywhere near their beds. A smaller puppy generally has to go every two or three hours. An older golden retriever can generally wait for up to five or six hours. Therefore, a crate should never be used for long-term confinement. Originating in Germany, the name Affenpinscher means, "monkey-like terrier". However, in France the breed is described as the "Diablotin Moustachu" or "moustached little devil". Both describe the appearance and attitude of this delightful breed.