Crate Training
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The Need
For Crate Training Your Dog or Puppy
Crate training a puppy or dog helps to
reduce some of the dog behavior problems
like destructive chewing, separation anxiety,
digging holes and biting. A crate is like
a home to your dog, a save place where the
dog eats and sleeps without being exposed
to any dangerous items at home. Additionally,
a crate also serves as place to be in when
you’re not there to supervise your
dog. All dogs or puppies that are not fully
housebroken should not be left to wander
alone at home.
Crate training is one of the most effective
methods to house train your dog to eliminate
outdoors as dogs naturally are very clean
animals and they will avoid soiling the
place where they eat and sleep.
Steps to
Crate Training Your Dog or Puppy
Be careful when you first introduce your
dog or puppy to the crate, make sure to
do it gently and slowly so that your he
will associate the crate as a secure and
comfortable place to be in.
Placing the Crate. It
is best to place the crate near you when
you’re home such as the hallway or
kitchen. This prevents your puppy from feeling
lonely and isolated while he’s in
the crate.
Crate Training Young Puppies.
Young puppies under 4 months old should
not be left in the crate for long periods
of time and puppies under 9 weeks old should
not be crated at all as they have yet to
develop their bladder control system at
this stage. Make sure to take them out of
the crate frequently as they will eliminate
more frequently than older dogs.
Positive Reinforcement Method.
While your puppy is investigating his new
crate, do drop some of his favorite dog
treats in the crate to create a positive
association between your puppy and the crate.
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