Dog Training

Being consistent and not giving up on your dog is what it takes to get started in Crate Training Dogs. Many dog trainers recommend this process to get your dog housebroken. Having a dog go to the bathroom in the house is not acceptable, so this is an easy way to train.

Crate training is accomplished by using a dogs own natural instincts to not soil his den. Once he realizes that this is his special place he will not want to soil in it. Dogs do not soil where they sleep.

Crates can be used to travel in, a place to put your dog if you have to leave for a couple of hours, or a place for an airplane ride. It is good to get your dog used to a crate so he can be put there on occasion.

A dog feels safe when he has properly adjusted to his crate. This is his home where no one will disturb him so he feels protected and secure. Do not put a dog in a crate for punishment, this will defeat the purpose of the crate.

Dogs like to chew so a crate is a good place to put your pet until it learns the rules of the house. This could take days or weeks depending on your dog. This will need to be done a little at a time and will take patience.

There are many types of crates. Plastic ones with a locking door are good for home, car or the airport. The dog should be able to stand up and turn around when placed inside. The collapsible metal ones are also good, and then there are fabric cages. Fabric cages are only meant to be used when you are with them.

Toys and some food are a great way to get the puppy or dog interested in the crate. Training is simply done by luring the dog into the cage and providing food and water to encourage him to stay there. Put some food on the outside and slowly dribble it into the end of the cage. The dog will soon find out this is a great place to live.

Being sure there is fresh water daily is very important. A dog will whine until he gets used to his new home. Do not let him out when he whines but wait until he is done, so he learns whining is not okay.

If your dog has to be left alone all day then find a way to take care of him, but do not crate him all day. A dog should only be left no more than four hours at a time, and if he sleeps in the cage at night, you do not want to leave him all day.

If the dog cries at night, you will have to discern if he needs to go out to eliminate of if he just wants out of the cage. Ignore the whining if he just wants out, as it takes time to get used to his crate. Keep the crate close to you in the bedroom at night, this way he will not feel so alone.

Crates should be a good experience for your pet as long as you do not leave it to long. He will adjust and enjoy his bed at night if you take the time to train him slowly. Just be consistent and you will have a happy pet.

Looking to read more about the steps to crate training, then visit TW Bell’s site on how to pick the best dog crate for your pets needs.