Benefits of Crate Train Puppy
A crate is a home for the puppy or dog when used properly. I have used different type of crates for my dogs and for different purposes too.
I believe a crate is definitely essential when you have your puppy as it would give it a sense of security. You may put an old towel or one of your old T-shirt inside the crate for its comfort. Importantly, the crate must be big enough for the puppy to sit up and move around inside it.
Train your puppy to sleep in the crate and it can be also used as part of your potty training. The puppy is unlikely to mess up the crate as it is its home.
However, please do not put your puppy in the crate the whole day but only when it sleeps at night or when it is raining with thunder or lightning.
Use a treat to lure it inside the crate and at the same time, you can teach him the 'COME' command.
Here is a photo taken of Jack my beagle puppy on his first night home. This crate can be opened into 2 halves. Jack is a crate train puppy since he became a member of our family.
Crate train puppy will benefit both the puppy and its owner too.
Ruby inside her own crate
Also, another rare occassion where I found Ruby inside her own crate during the day and it was not raining heavily with thunder and lightning.I suspose once in a while she likes to have the comfort of her crate.
Dog will treat their crate as their den or home and will seek comfort and security inside it.
So the dog will not soil it and a crate is good for potty training when it is a puppy.
Also, I have friends who may have to put their dogs inside a crate when they have to go out for a while or even for work.
Importantly, you must get the right size crate and train your dog to love his crate like my Jack and Ruby.
Ruby in Jack's Big Crate
This is one of those rare occassion where I found Ruby inside Jack's big crate.Usually, Ruby only goes into her own crate at night or when it rain heavily with thunder and lightning.
Luckily, Jack & Ruby does not mind sharing their crates.
This crate is large enough for both Jack and Ruby to be hiding inside it but they only occupy it one at a time.
I have made them both go into it, just for fun....
Jack the Beagle just Loves Crates
Hi,We bought a new crate for Ruby as the old one was giving way.
This new crate is slightly smaller but still fits Ruby the Corgi.
Surprisingly, Jack likes to use this new crate for his nap during the day though it may be slightly smaller. We think he finds it more cosy than his big crate....ha...ha...
Luckily, Ruby does not mind sharing her crate with Jack!
As you can see, Jack uses all the available crates during the day and night but Ruby prefers to only go into her crate at night.
Whatever their preferences, we feel it is important to crate train your puppies and dogs.
Jack still using his old plastic crate
Jack is 10 years old now but he is still attached to his old crate eventhough I have bought a bigger one for him.He still like to go into this crate for a nap on and off, though it is more meant for Ruby my Corgi to sleep in it at night.
Ruby and her 2 Crates
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Jack in his new crate
This is Jack's new and much bigger crate but he still likes to go to the smaller one to have his afternoon nap at times.Luckily, Ruby does not mind sharing the smaller crate with Jack.
The crate really gives them a sense of comfort and security.
Plastic crate
This is one of the most common crates that are used to house a puppy or dog.There are different sizes but I bought the biggest size so that I need not have to change or buy a new crate as my puppy grows.
This particular one in the photo is certified for air travel and quarantine purposes too.
Make sure that this type of crate has sufficient ventilation for the puppy especially if you stay in countries with hot weather.
The metallic gate can be removed easily.
This crate is also good for travelling; eg. put your puppy or inside the crate and placed it at the back seat of your car.
You can check out this similar crate in this online shop :
PetMate Vari-Kennel Traditional Pet Crate Giant
PetMate Vari-Kennel Traditional Pet Crate Giant
Classic design trusted for years. Great for use at home. This lightweight, portable kennel is perfect for traveling to shows, trials, etc. Bottom half can be used alone as a pet bed. Fast and easy assembly without tools. Features durable, polypropylene construction with chrome plated steel door and leakproof bottom. Great for housebreaking puppies! Airline approved with purchase of live animal sticker and water cup. Sizes (outer dimensions): Model 100 - Small (21"L x 16"W x 15"H) Model 200- Medium (27"L x 20"W x 19"H) Model 300 - Intermediate (32"L x 22"W x 23"H) Model 400- Large (36"L x 24"W x 26"H) Model 500- X-Large (40"L x 27"W x 30"H) Model 700- Giant (48"L x 32"W x 35"H)
Ruby going into her crate for the night
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Open metallic collapsible crate
This is very handy to use inside or outside the house.I put Ruby into this crate when I have visitors or when I feed her as I have another beagle dog.
I use it more to restrict her movement rather than her sleeping area.
You may want to check this playpen for puppy at this online store :
Midwest Puppy Playpen
Midwest Puppy Playpen
The Midwest Puppy Playpen was designed specifically with breeders and show enthusiasts in mind, and is also great for housebreaking. With top and side openings to provide convenient access, an adjustable 1/2 inch spaced floor grid to keep puppies elevated and clean and an easy to clean plastic pan, this crate also will fold flat for transportation and storage. This item ships directly from the manufacturer. Please allow 2 to 3 weeks for delivery.
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I have 2 lovely dogs, Jack the Beagle and Ruby the Corgi. Jack is 10 years old anfd Ruby is 5 this year, 2008.
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