Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Crate Training Your Dog - Tips To Remember

By Harry Barber


Using a crate to train your dog is one of the best methods available. The reason why crate training works well is because it ties in with the natural instincts of your dog. By using this method of training you will have a clean home and a dog which behaves properly. When it comes to crate training, the most important thing to understand is that a dog will want to avoid urinating in the place where it sleeps. It will see the crate as being its home.

Using a consistent schedule is the first thing you would want to do when crate training your dog. Doing this will allow the dog to relieve itself in the right place instead of a place where you don't want them to. Another important thing to remember is to reward the dog when they behave properly, but not get angry when they don't do what you want. Before a dog can learn, it will take time and you will need to have patience when trying to train them. You will want to keep your dog in a closed off space when you are not at home.

The space should have a bed, clean water, and toys so that the dog doesn't become lonely or aggravated. When it comes to crate training, it works differently than just confining a dog to a certain room. You will want to place the dog within the crate when you are not watching him when you use crate training. While this may sound abusive at first, it is important to remember that dogs naturally like being in confined spaces. We're talking about den animals. It is likely for the dog to start to think of the crate as being his home, and will not relieve himself there.

When the dog has been in the crate for a while, you will then want to take them to the location where it is allowed to relieve itself. Once it does, it's time to reward him with treats and praises. You want the dog to associate relieving itself in the right place with rewards. The dog will have an incentive to continue behaving properly when you do this. You should avoid letting the dog stay in the crate for a long time, as it will be forced to relieve itself in the crate and this is something that neither of you want. Chances are, it will reverse all the training that you have given the dog.

The dog should only be put in the crate while you're present. Also, except at night, the dog should be allowed to go to the rest room every 40 minutes. When you take your dog out, he should be on a leash. Also, give him about three to five minutes to finish. If the dog doesn't relieve itself, you should quickly take him back to the crate. But you should reward your dog with treats or a walk if he does relieve himself.




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