Yorkie Training: Tips On Using Dog Crates

Though several canine owners use crate to train
their dogs, there are still who doubt whether or
not the crate will make a good yorkie training
tool. That's because they see crate as a harsh
training approach believing that they're only
used to confine or imprison a dog particularly
if he has done something unacceptable. But in
contrast to that popular idea, the crate is
actually one of the most helpful training tools
a dog owner can use. Moreover, it will also keep
the dog safe in various instances. Given that
they are utilized correctly, one can never go
wrong with dog crates.

Using a crate has plenty of advantages. One, it
helps make potty training easy. Dogs are
naturally clean animals and will not soil their
sleeping areas as much as possible. Thus you
have to take your pet out of the crate to let
him do his business in the spot you designated
as his toilet. Doing so the same time each day
will eventually help him develop regular potty
schedule.

Crate also ensures your pooch's safety, be it
when you left him alone at home or when
traveling. With crate, you can be at peace when
leaving him knowing that he does not have access
to things or areas of the house in which he's not
supposed to access.

Although the crate is a beneficial yorkie
training tool, not all yorkies will adjust to it
very easily. More often, you will have to train
him to get used to it by rewarding him with food
treats and lots of praise. To introduce the
crate, drop a few pieces of treats in and around
it while allowing him explore it freely. This
aims to associate the crate with something
positive and worthwhile, not something he ought
to be terrified of. You can also feed him in the
crate to improve the chance of him to like it.

As soon as he enters the crate, lavish him with
praises and reward him with his favorite treat.
Remember, do not ever push him to enter the
crate nor close the door the first time he gets
there. When he becomes used of getting in and
out of the crate, close the door for a few
seconds and reward him if he stays calm.
Gradually increase the time of him being in the
crate and start substituting the treat with toys
and praise.

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Hiliary Milne is a longtime dog owner who enjoys
sharing Yorkie training advice. Learn more from
her as she shares effective tips at
http://www.yorkshireterriersavvy.com

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