CRATE TRAINING

 
 
 
 
 
 

Crate Training

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Note: The purpose of using a crate is to provide a place for your dog to relax and sleep, therefore, you should not use it for punishing your dog or puppy. The puppy might resent going into the crate next time.

There are some circumstances in which you must not crate your dog or puppy:

  • If your puppy is too young – under 10 weeks old
  • If your dog is sick
  • If your dog has not eliminated before crating him
  • If your dog is under exercised or lack of attention
  • If the weather is too hot

Recommended Crate Training Equipment:

  • Dog Crate
    In crate training, of course you can’t go without a dog crate. Consider these 2 factors when choosing a crate for your dog:
    a) Size. Make sure to choose a crate large enough for your dog to stand comfortably without his back touching the top of the crate. However, do not get one that is too large that your dog can use one end of the crate to for his potty purposes.
    b) Safety. It is important to choose a crate that is safe for your dog to be in. For instance, your dog may accidentally swallow dangerous items such as wood particles or some sharp objects.
  • Dog Treats and Toys
    Provide your dog with his favorite dog treats and dog toys to encourage him to stay in the crate and teach him to understand that he can still have fun while he’s being crated. Dog treats and dog toys available in pet stores comes in different types such as dog chew bones, rawhide bones, dog biscuits, Kong toys and etc.
  • Dog urine odor cleaner/remover
    Do purchase dog urine odor cleaner/remover to clean the soiled area in the crate. These dog urine odor cleaner/remover are widely available in pet stores today and it works wonder for removing your dog’s urine and feces scent.

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