How To Crate Train A Puppy

Crate training is classed as one of the most
popular methods in house training todays dogs.
It has certainly made the task so much simpler.

With restricted room (Like small apartments or
homes) and leaving your puppy unattended for
even a short while crate (cage) training has a
tremendous amount to offer. If you are one of
the traditional experienced dog owners and think
crate training is only for the amateur dog owner
then think again.

Crate or cage training has come to be a
valuable house breaking tool that is beneficial
for training both young puppies and adult dogs
alike. The method is not only for younger dogs
but dogs of all ages. In fact a dog crate can be
used for many other purposes that will make your
life and that of your dogs less stressful.

If used sensibly the crate acts like a safe and
secure place that he can disappear into at any
anytime of the day. The mere fact of having a
place where he is safe and secure while you are
away from home is a tremendous benefit to your
peace of mind.

How To Acclimatize Your Dog By Using a Crate or
Cage.

Once assembled open the door of the crate and
encourage him over to see what is inside. Let
your dog explore inside by placing treats and
his favorite toys so he can see them through the
sides of the cage. If he is reluctant at first be
patient and let him explore and find his own way
into the crate. No two dogs react the same way,
so please be patient. With all dog training let
your dog learn at its own pace.

Whatever you do, do not close the crate door,
while he is inside. If he wants to come out let
him and do not make a fuss or he will think that
you want him to be outside instead of inside
where he belongs. Its all about thinking like a
dog.

One golden rule is never force your dog inside
the crate, or he will think that he is being
punished. So if required, place more of his
favorite food inside.

With the door closed for the first time he may
whine or bark and try to get out. If he does so,
wait until he stops, then slowly open the door to
let him out. Whatever you are feeling do not let
him out while he is still whining or barking.
You are the pack leader so you make the decision
to let him out when he has calmed down, otherwise
he will think you are doing his bidding.

Keep letting him back in for a shorter amount
of time until it becomes second nature to him.
Once your dog is comfortable walking in and out
of the cage, start adding the word cage or some
other word you think is more appropriate to his
commands. Then gradually repeat the process
until he understands what you want. Each time
gradually keep him in for longer periods.

Initially for the first few days of using cage
training, it is best to increase the time your
dog spends in the cage by short increases, but
never for too long.

Crates come in all shapes and sizes and finding
the right size is important for the welfare of
your dog. A puppy will continue growing at
different rates depending on the breed of dog
and its age. Spending time getting the right
cage for your puppy is worth all the effort.
Remember a cage is a safe place to keep your dog
when you need to leave the house.

There are many benefits to using a cage:

Keeping your dog safe while attending to an
unexpected emergency.

Taking away some of the dogs nervous energy and
channeling it into a more productive outcome by
giving your dog a more secure feeling.

By making your dog feel secure you will take
away destructive boredom.

Help with house training your puppy or dog and
getting them into regular habits.

If trained properly, your dog will come to look
on the crate as the best and safest place to be
and where he will always feel at home.

A crate is transportable so it can be moved
around your house, helping to keep your dog with
his family if need be.

It can help your dog adjust to regular patterns
of sleeping, toilet training, etc.

If you want your dog to come with you when
traveling then its home (a crate) can be easily
transported in a ship, car or airplane.

Taking the dog substitute for a nest (a crate)
it provides a safe sleeping environment for your
dog so he stays in just one place all night.

So crate training is definitely here to stay
and using it can make your and your dogs life
less stressful. That has to be a bonus in
to-days hectic world.

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Ian Nicholson has kept and been around dogs for
over fifty years. He has worked in veterinary
medicine, animal nutrition and animal husbandry.
He is offering you the chance of a free e-book "7
Steps To Better Older Dog Health" at
http://www.choosebestdogbreed.com

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