How To Crate Train

Whether or not to crate train your dog is a big choice all puppy owners will face. The rewards of crate training are huge if it's done correctly because the crate can become a safe home for your puppy.

Reasons to crate train your puppy?

You create a big sense of security when you crate train your dog. Living in dens come natural to dogs. Not only are they protected from danger in their hideout, but they are kept dry and warm. In the wild mothers condition their pups to go to the bathroom outside of the lair because it is so important to them.

Using a crate as a modern dog den, your puppy's natural instincts will secure they keep their crate clean and dry. So in addition to the benefit of providing a safe place for your dog to go to the den can be used to help potty training your pooch.

destructive behavior can be eliminated when using crate training. It's certain some breeds are prone to be more nervous which of course creates the potential for more destructive behavior than others,, a crate offers a sense of security for your dog. Instead of acting out when they feel anxious they can retreat to their 'den' and seek calm.

It provides a routine. Crate training provides structure that your puppy is looking for. For example your puppy will sleep in the crate at night and when you're away from the house. Chances are you go to sleep, wake and go to work at approximately the same time every day. You already have a agenda. It will help your pooch know what to expect when you impose a schedule on them.

Several decisions are necessary to be made if you hope for crate training to be a winner. Before you make the choice to crate train lets look at some of the decisions in regards to your pooch.

What kind of crate is best?

Crates come in every size, shape, material, and color. Before buying a crate think about the size of your dog and how the crate will be used. For example if you travel a lot then you may want a light weight movable crate. If you have a big puppy and he will be expending a lot of time in the crate you may want to consider a bigger crate that's a little more lasting.

Your pooch's crate ideally will be big enough where he can stand and move around some in it. When a crate is too large, the comfort level will not be there as dogs favor smaller cozy dens in nature. .

Where to put your crate is the next essential decision. Dogs are social animals and will want to be where the family spends their time. Some dog owners like to keep two crates, one for their primary living space and one in their bedrooms.

You have the perfect crate and you have the perfect dog, now what?

Crate training is based upon the age of your dog. Young pups simply can't hold their bladder. puppies less than 12 weeks need to go outside every hour or two. Once they're older than 12 weeks they are able to hold their bladder however not for very long.

On the other side of that coin is dogs whom are older are also likely to have bladder issues. Plan your crating based on your pups needs. Remember that if you crate them for too long they'll be forced to go in their crate and that type of accident can really knock training off track. Not to mention it makes them unhappy to be forced to sleep in a messy crate.

Don't use the crate for punishment. . It is the location he sleeps in. It is where he goes when you're not home. It is his sanctuary. If you use his sanctuary as punishment, then it loses its value. It is no longer a safe place and being confined there will breed resentment and unwanted and destructive behaviors.

Make the crate a good experience. Creating a bunch of racket and ruckus is perfectly normal the first time you put your puppy in his crate. Barking, whining, and crying is going to happen so be ready for it. You have already decided that crate training is right for you and your dog so have patience. It wont be long and your pooch will start to enjoy his time in his crate. To speed up the process reward your pooch for going into their crate. Give them a 'good puppy' and a food treat. Finally they'll go into the crate voluntarily.

Always take your dog out to use the bathroom right after you let them out of the crate. This is incredibly essential. Create a routine. Once outside of the crate, take them to the place they normally potty and give them the potty prompt and then quickly reward them when they've accomplished the task you asked of them.

The benefits of crate training are huge. A sense of surety is developed using this process and it will make the house training task much easier. Who doesn't want fewer accidents? Of course you do. I believe that choosing to crate train yourdog will provide the best potty training results.