His crate is open unless I need to quiet him. Not often, but sometimes he get barkily overwrought. But sometimes he just goes and goes. I've learned to tolerate his noise, mostly. The crate's got a well-fitted pillow. He sleeps there by choice, sometimes. I watch the dynamic. He likes pillows.
Dogs DO like their crate if it has not been used in an abusive way. It is their nature to want to retreat to a smallish, enclosed "den" type of shelter to rest. Unfortunately, stupid humans are able to twist this normal inclination. "Gee, he likes to sleep in the crate for several ours at a time. Why not just lock him in while I leave the house for 18 hours at a time?"
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