Of course, you can also save a bit of time by repurposing existing furniture, as with this IKEA MALM dog crate build. The fireplace/console approach should suit most dogs, though it might be too ...

a pet camera captured the moment a golden retriever was left at home out of the crate for the first time. The 1-year-old pup cared about one thing and one thing only—sofa naps. The dog decided ...