The Easy Way For Crate Training Puppies
While convenient for us to have our dogs trained to the crate, it can also be beneficial for them. This can provide your pet with a special place that they can call their own when they need privacy and it can also be used as their place to sleep. Crate training puppies can be easy as long as you are willing to be dedicated and consistent.
Kennels are an excellent tool to use when assisting younger dogs trying to learn to control their bodily functions. There will unfortunately be accidents in the process, but begin with dogs when they are as young as week seven. It is crucial to remember that the crate is to give the dog safety and security and not be a place they spend all of their time. They should learn to enjoy the time they spend there instead of dreading it.
Some people prefer to lure them in by using treats, but if the kennel is to be used as a sanctuary it may be wise not to introduce food and have it be considered a feeding place. So far, the best results have come by only allowing a toy and pillow into the kennel. These items are not at all associated with eating or defecating.
After a round of play they usually need a nap and this is the time to take them out for a bathroom break before placing them inside the kennel to go to sleep. Cover the kennel floor with soft sleeping materials. For very young dogs it is probably best to use towels that can be bleached and washed often.
As a rule, dogs will not go to the bathroom where they eat or sleep. Puppies however, have little control when it comes to this and must be constantly watched. They will give you an indication by squatting or whimpering prior to the act. It is important to immediately respond because they have no control; take them outside fast.
In the first couple weeks this may be a very hard process to deal with during the night especially, but when they get just a bit older the idea will catch on. They will not only provide these indications while in the kennel, but they can also be observed outside the kennel as well and it is important to continue with training by taking them out quickly.
At night, taking them out on a two-hour schedule is probably appropriate. If they demand more attention than that, they may be lonely and it is important not to give in to the problem. Learning to sleep alone is important to their development and will make them a much happier and confident pet and the time will come when they will learn to love their kennel.
If you have to leave dogs in their crate for meals, then it is best to take out the food after giving them a certain amount of time to eat. Take them out about half an hour after they finish for puppies from ten weeks old to six months old. It may not be the best idea to provide puppies constant access to food, especially when training them.
As they mature and with help from you, they develop control of their functions and can have more time to tell you when they need to go. Crate training puppies allows them to learn to hold their bladder and bowels gradually as they grow because they try to avoid soiling the bed. They also become happy to avoid soiling the home they live in and that in turn make you happy.
Kennels are an excellent tool to use when assisting younger dogs trying to learn to control their bodily functions. There will unfortunately be accidents in the process, but begin with dogs when they are as young as week seven. It is crucial to remember that the crate is to give the dog safety and security and not be a place they spend all of their time. They should learn to enjoy the time they spend there instead of dreading it.
Some people prefer to lure them in by using treats, but if the kennel is to be used as a sanctuary it may be wise not to introduce food and have it be considered a feeding place. So far, the best results have come by only allowing a toy and pillow into the kennel. These items are not at all associated with eating or defecating.
After a round of play they usually need a nap and this is the time to take them out for a bathroom break before placing them inside the kennel to go to sleep. Cover the kennel floor with soft sleeping materials. For very young dogs it is probably best to use towels that can be bleached and washed often.
As a rule, dogs will not go to the bathroom where they eat or sleep. Puppies however, have little control when it comes to this and must be constantly watched. They will give you an indication by squatting or whimpering prior to the act. It is important to immediately respond because they have no control; take them outside fast.
In the first couple weeks this may be a very hard process to deal with during the night especially, but when they get just a bit older the idea will catch on. They will not only provide these indications while in the kennel, but they can also be observed outside the kennel as well and it is important to continue with training by taking them out quickly.
At night, taking them out on a two-hour schedule is probably appropriate. If they demand more attention than that, they may be lonely and it is important not to give in to the problem. Learning to sleep alone is important to their development and will make them a much happier and confident pet and the time will come when they will learn to love their kennel.
If you have to leave dogs in their crate for meals, then it is best to take out the food after giving them a certain amount of time to eat. Take them out about half an hour after they finish for puppies from ten weeks old to six months old. It may not be the best idea to provide puppies constant access to food, especially when training them.
As they mature and with help from you, they develop control of their functions and can have more time to tell you when they need to go. Crate training puppies allows them to learn to hold their bladder and bowels gradually as they grow because they try to avoid soiling the bed. They also become happy to avoid soiling the home they live in and that in turn make you happy.
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It takes a bit of time before dogs will become comfortable with their new crate. However, it's very rewarding when you see them staying in there.
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