I just found this pet related video on YouTube … and thought you might enjoy it!
https://youtube.com/watch?v=SmHJL2PyHwE%3Ff%3Dvideos%26app%3Dyoutube_gdata
When crate training a puppy, the crate should typically not be bigger than the puppy, and the puppy should not be able to do more than circle around and lie down. Find out why a bed should not be put in a crate before the puppy is acclimated to the crate withhelp from a certified professional dog trainer in this free video on dogs and crate training. Expert: Zephyr Clarke-Dolberg Contact: www.miami-dog-training.com Bio: Zephyr Clarke-Dolberg is a certified professional dog trainer in Miami, Fla. Filmmaker: Paul Muller
What do you think?

Lincoln Kern
Good instruction on how not to let the dog take control of getting out of the crate. However, I always put something soft, even a towel, in a puppy crate. I’ve found puppies are more likely to cuddle up with a towel than they are to cover their mess with it.