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If you have to put a dog in a cage all day, you don't need a dog.
I recently learned that it's an actual American practice to do that and it's seen as good for the dog.
That shit is illegal here lol. It'd be considered animal abuse
Another Finn here.
Crate-training itself is not illegal in Finland. There are, however, requirements for crate size and limits on how long a dog can be kept in a crate.
My one-year-old pup is crate trained and had enforced crated naps as a puppy. He is a very active breed that tends to have trouble managing their own excitement level, especially when young. These days the crate sits open and the pup elects to sleep in it most nights, and sometimes during the day if he wants to be left alone.
In addition, he has a collision-tested car crate that keeps him safe while traveling. He treats it like his puppy crate and just snoozes through most drives.
I don't see an issue with crate training if it is done with the dog's needs in mind. Crate is not a convenient storage to keep your pet in, and a dog should not be left crated for an entire work day. They need space and enrichment in their days to be happy and healthy.
But it's only for transporting, sickness or "other acceptable temprorary reasons demands it".
Some are just using it for convenience when they are worried their stuff gets chewed or because it makes their life easier. It's not exactly the situation demanding it. Puppies can be annoying because they "misbehave" and instead of responsible training, some just yeet them into the cage and lock the door, hoping to deal with it later (if at all). Lazy and not responsible pet ownership.