Article From SubmitYOURArticle.com: Why Crate Train Your Dog? - Tips to Help Crate Train Your Dog

Sometimes a person just needs a little space.
Usually we find respite in our bedrooms or in
that special room at home that is just for us.
Maybe it's the garden. But where does a dog go
when he needs a little space? In the end, your
house is your home and your dog is simply another
occupant.

Enter the dog crate. This can be a regular dog
kennel, a small wire fence, or even just a
special area that your dog can call its own. In
any case, it should be able to be closed off.
You will be creating a space that your dog can
call its own, a special space that your dog can
go when he needs to be away from everyone, or a
space that he can feel safe if, say he is
escaping the vacuum cleaner or another
frightening household noise.

The thinking behind the crate is that it suits
your dog's instinct of den building. Dog
ancestors used to dig dens and use them as a safe
zone to protect their pups or themselves from
danger. A dog, while not having as many threats
or dangers in its life, still values that safe
place.

The benefits of having a crate for your dog are
many and varied. From your dog's perspective, he
will have a safe place to avoid the stress of
other areas of the house. From your perspective,
you will have a place to put your pet if guests
are coming who may not appreciate your dog, your
dog will become house trained more quickly as he
will not want to soil his crate or den, and you
will have a convenient way to transport your dog.
If there is a need for you to fly your dog, and
he has no experience staying in a crate, he will
be very stressful. If your dog sees the crate as
his safe zone, he will tend to be more relax and
comfortable in the air.

You will have several options when selecting a
crate for your dog. There are many material to
choose from, including plastic, collapsible
fabric and metal. The most vital part is to get
the right crate size for your dog. Your dog
should be able to stand straight up in the crate
and turn around in the crate when the door is
closed.

Next, consider what the crate will be used for.
Will you be taking your pet on flying trips?
Will he be riding in the car? Your pet store
associate will be able to help you choose the
right crate.

Before we get into the methods, a few words of
caution. Your dog's crate is your dog's own
special place in the house. It should always be
a good place to be and should never be used for
punishment. You must also remember that dogs of
different ages will be able to stand different
amounts of time in the crate. Puppies and very
old dogs may not be able to hold their bladders
for very long.

How to Crate Train Your Dog

Begin by leaving the crate out in a place your
dog can't miss. Allow your dog to explore it at
his own pace. You may choose to put a cushion or
other soft surface on the bottom. Soon after,
start to place your dog food nearer to the crate
and eventually to just inside the door. The goal
is that your dog will eventually take his meals
in the kennel without fear.

While your dog is in the crate, close the door
briefly before opening it again, gradually
prolonging the amount of time your dog spends
with the door closed. In the beginning, stay
close to the kennel so your dog can see you, but
as time goes on, move out of view and earshot.

Between mealtimes, try to get your dog to go into
the crate willingly. Every time he enters, be
sure to praise him and give him a treat.

Eventually your dog should become comfortable
staying in the crate for at least half an hour.
Once you reach this point, you can push further
by leaving him in the crate overnight or when you
leave the house for a while.

Some dogs will whine while in their crates. You
meed to learn differentiate if your dog needs to
relieve himself or simply whining for attention
and to be let out. If it's the former, let him
out and put him back in once he's finished.
Otherwise, simply ignoring the whining is the
best option. Make sure you don't reward your dog
when he is whining.

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