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Why does my dog destroy every bed I put in her crate or kennel?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Why does my dog rips every bed I put in her cage

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Answered By Ana M, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on January 20th, 2019

Thank you for submitting your question regarding your dog. Dogs will shred beds for several reasons. The first is from anxiety from being crated. This can be accompanied drooling, pacing and urination/defecation in the kennel. Next, dogs can rip up a bed out of boredom. Other dogs are destructive by nature and have a high desire to chew. The bed will satisfy this desire. It will likely be best not to leave a bed in the kennel. I hope this information helps!

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