How to Crate Train Your Dog or Puppy!
Crate training is one of the best and most important decisions any dog owner can make. Despite the negative connotations of crate training, your dogs crate will be the handler’s best friend. People have the misconception that sticking a dog in “jail” for an extended period of time is cruel and unusual. However, this is not the case. If you have the right crate, and know how to use it, your dogs crate will be a nice safe place that gives them comfort. Instead of using the word “crate”, or “kennel”, I prefer to use the command “bed.” Cozy Comforter Crate Pad After all this is where your dog will sleep for the 14 or so hours (more if it is a young pup.) Here are a few tips that will help provide a foundation in crate training: 1) Get the Correct Size- People love to spoil their dogs and always want to give better than the best. One common mistake is buying a crate that is too big or too small. The best idea is to get a crate that has a movable inlet that will allow you to buy only one crate from puppy to maturity. There should be enough room for the puppy or dog to turn around comfortably, but do not let your dog have too much room. Too big of a crate will result in excess accidents and messes. Dogs do not like to lie in their own excrement. On the contrary, if the crate is too small the dog will be cramped and not have sufficient room to move. Look on the box or ask a knowledgeable employee when selecting the right crate for your dog.
2) The Crate is Great- As the handler; it is your obligation to make your dogs crate a happy place. The crate is NOT a place to send your puppy after it has had an accident or chewed something it was not supposed to. Instead, place Aspen Soft Bite Plush Hedgehog Dog Toys Act really excited and say “good crate (insert dogs name.) The idea here is to get your dog associated with their name and the crate.
3) Constant Supervision- One huge mistake people make is letting the dog roam free when they are unable to watch their dog. If you can’t watch your dog, don’t take them out of the crate. Once your puppy leaves they are to be supervised at all times. If you decide to take a shower and leave the puppy un-attended, they are going to have separation anxiety and get into any and all possible trouble. A general rule of thumb is; one hour of supervised attention out of the crate, is better than three hours of un-attended attention. If your not home, put your dog into their crate. You need to be realistic about the amount of time that you keep a dog in their crate. No dog should be left for more than 8 hours at a time unattended. Long periods of time in the crate will result in hyper activity and more accidents. Newer born pups should not be left more than 4 hours at a time, as their stomachs are unable to hold large quantities of waste. If you are going to be at work, make sure you walk your dog before you leave and right when you return. If you keep the crate a great place, you and your dog will be better for it.
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