Crate training is a wonderful way to create a safe haven for your pet while adding a useful management tool to your dog training repetoire. If you have a new dog or puppy, you can use the
Dog Crate to limit access to the house until she learns all the house rules like what he can and can’t chew on and where he can and can’t eliminate.
A crate is also a safe way of transporting your dog in the car, as well as a way of taking him places where he may not be welcome to run freely. If you properly train your dog to use the crate, she will utilitze it as a safe place and will be happy to spend time there when needed.
Selecting A Dog Crate
Crates may be plastic, soft-sided nylon, or metal dog pens. They come in different sizes to accomodate all shapes and sizes. Your dog’s crate should be just large enough for him to stand up and turn around in. PupLife.com offers a nice selection of professional quality
Dog Crates that are sturdy, yet portable. If you don’t want to use a crate, consider adapting a section or corner of your house as your dog’s personal den.
The Crate Training Process
Crate training can take days or weeks, depending on your dog’s age, temperament and past experiences. It’s important to keep two things in mind while crate training. The crate should always be associated with something pleasant, and training should take place in a series of small steps – don’t go too fast.
Step 1: Introducing Your Dog To The Crate
Put the crate in an area of your house where the family spends a lot of time, such as the family room. Put a soft
Dog Blanket or towel in the crate. Bring your dog over to the crate and talk to him in a happy tone of voice. Make sure the crate door is securely fastened opened so it won’t hit your dog and frighten him. To encourage your dog to enter the crate, drop some
Dog Treats near it, then just inside the door, and finally, all the way inside the crate. If he refuses to go all the way in at first, that’s okay. Don’t force him to enter. Continue tossing dog treats into the crate until your dog will walk calmly all the way into the crate to get the food. If he isn’t interested in treats, try tossing a favorite
Dog Toy in the crate. This step may take a few minutes or as long as several days.
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