We have been slowly leaving him gated in the kitchen when we leave for short trips instead of his crate. My DH doesn't want him in the crate forever because he's terrified if the house catches on fire he has no chance of
escaping. So, today, I went to go shopping with my mom and only planned to be gone for a few hours, but ended up being gone for 5 1/2! I came home and he didn't have any ...