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To fix caged dog syndrome, provide more mental stimulation, regular exercise, positive reinforcement, and reduce confinement time gradually.

Crating your dog too much can lead to anxiety and behavioral issues; dogs need time outside the crate for exercise, social interaction, and mental stimulation.

To fix caged dog syndrome, provide consistent mental stimulation, increase physical exercise, establish a routine, and focus on positive reinforcement training.

Excessive crating can negatively affect your dog's mental and physical health; most adult dogs shouldn't be crated more than 6–8 hours a day.

To fix caged dog syndrome, focus on increasing exercise, mental stimulation, and social interaction, while reducing kennel time and creating a safe, enriched environment.

Crating your dog too much can have negative effects; ideally, dogs should spend less than 6-8 hours per day in a crate, depending on age and temperament.

Dogs should not be crated for more than 4–6 hours at a time during the day, depending on their age, breed, and needs.

You can begin transitioning a dog out of a crate once they show consistent behavior, no longer chew excessively, and can be trusted unsupervised indoors.

The 7-7-7 rule for dogs is a guideline used to ease a rescue dog's transition into a new home, emphasizing milestones at 7 days, 7 weeks, and 7 months.