Labrador Training: Using Dog Crate

Labrador training makes life simpler for you and
your pet. A young pup who can entertain the
audience with his cute tricks can definitely
paint a smile on everyone's face. But a grown
dog who obeys commands without making a fuss is
what makes every pet owner feel that training is
indeed rewarding.

There are plenty of ways to achieve successful
training, so many approaches and tools from
which to choose. One tool that is widely used by
many dog owners and suggested by a lot of experts
and trainers is the crate. While some people
consider crate as cruel, it is in reality very
useful not merely during labrador training but
all through your pet's entire life. Providing a
crate is just like providing your lab with haven
wherein he'll be cozy, safe and protected.

A dog crate could be made of metal, wire,
plastic or fabric. It is an enclosure with a
door that is ideal in keeping your pet safe when
leaving him unaccompanied at home or when
traveling be it by car or by plane. It's also a
highly effective tool when working with
housebreaking issues and different obedience
commands.

In order for your pet to accept the crate
without going through a lot of trouble, barking
and whimpering, never compel him to get inside
it (crate) right away. Position the crate in the
spot where the family spends a lot of time and
allow him to investigate it freely. You might
want to add toys, soft blanket or towel and
other things he likes to further motivate him to
come near and get inside the crate. Dropping a
few treats around and within the crate also
helps. Praise him every time he is making
improvement.

As soon as he gets inside the crate, praise and
reward him with a special treat. With this, he
will eventually figure out that he gets good
things for stepping into the crate thus will
further propel him to stay inside a bit longer.
Once he became relaxed being inside the crate,
close it for a few seconds initially and reward
him if he stays quiet. Gradually increase the
time of the crate being closed.

Training your labrador to become accustomed to
crates may take days and even weeks but once he
has done it, it'll definitely benefit you and
your dog in a lot of ways. With a crate trained
labrador, you can confidently leave the house
without having to worry that something bad might
possibly happen while you are not home.

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Looking for strategies you can use during
Labrador training. Kate Truman's site at
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useful Labrador training strategies for you and
every dog enthusiast out there

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