This is the first dog I have had here that loves to be in his crate. The report I heard was at his former home, when he came into the house, he was put in a crate. Well, Colby has free run of the main level of my home and sometimes, I find him laying in his crate. It is many things to him. It is a comfortable place. He has a blanket he tosses around and curls up next to and he has his stuffed toy in it. It is in a quiet location yet still around us. It is comfort to him. It is also his safe place. If I am home, I keep the door open and he is free to go in or out as he pleases.
I think I mentioned this in his petfinder listing................he would be the best dog for someone who works all day! Of course, awesome if you don't work too.