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by Nick Luvera, Nic

Puppy crate training can be an invaluable tool. Not only does puppy crate training help you to have an aspect of control for your training, but it can satisfy the dog's need for a den. Puppy crate training can help with housebreaking, separation anxiety, destructive behavior, puppy safety, and as a mode of transportation. Do puppy crate training properly and your dog will use it for resting in, even as an adult.

Introducing The Crate: The first step of puppy crate training involves introducing your puppy to the crate. If you have purchased a vari-kennel type of crate, like the ones used for airline travel, start by taking the crate apart. Allow puppy to go in and out several times until he or she is comfortable with the crate and the reattach the top. For puppy crate training with a wire mesh crate, tie the door open. Place a piece of cardboard or a towel under the plastic floor plan to keep it from rattling. Again, allow the dog to go in and out several times before starting puppy crate training.

What Should Go In The Crate?: For puppy crate training, the crate should be a fun place to be. That means furnishing it with a few items. Some difficult-to-destruct toys can help keep your dog entertained. Make sure to discard toys if they become worn or broken and do not use toys that are small enough to be swallowed.

If you will be gone more than a few hours, make sure that you puppy has access to water. A water dish may be messy, so a water bottle hung from the side can help keep the crate dry. You should also make the crate comfortable for the puppy.

A blanket or towel can be used to make the crate softer, however it should be removed if puppy urinates in the crate or chews the towel.

Where The Crate Should Go?: While it may be annoying the first few days, due to the barking and whining, placing the crate in a room where puppy can see and hear you will make puppy crate training much easier. Dogs are pack animals, and they are happiest when they are with their pack.

Introduction Tips: There are some things that can make puppy crate training easier. These include:

1. Hiding or dropping treats into the crate periodically for puppy to find.

2. Praising puppy for entering the crate.

3. Use treats to encourage puppy to enter the crate - make it a game.

4. Crate when you are home. If the puppy's first experience with puppy crate training involves you leaving him home alone, he could associate the crate with you leaving and develop separation anxiety.

Sometimes A Crate Is Inappropriate: While doing puppy crate training, there are some times when a crate should not be used. Do not do puppy crate training if:

- The puppy is younger than 3 months

- The puppy has diarrhea

- The puppy is vomiting

- You need to leave the puppy alone for more than a few hours

- The puppy has not eliminated (with the exception of house training)

- It is hot outside

- The puppy has been confined for excessive periods in the past and needs additional socialization and exercise.

Remember, puppy crate training is designed to make life easier and more comfortable for both you and your puppy.

Thoughts of simply having a companion around all the time and someone to keep you company on those long walks may have started you down the road to animal ownership. While crate training wasn't the most important consideration in making this decision, you probably were thinking more of all the positives a pet can offer. Remember those dreams and desires as the only way to have a great companion is to be able to have them be with you and that means being in your home.

Be aware that there are some people out there that think crate training is wrong. They do this out of ignorance and don't truly understand the nature of dogs and canines in general. These animals need a leader and are very social.

Crate Training is not Harsh or Callous toward the dog. and is also not...

Pet Storage until you want to play with them again nor is it kenneling.

Unless you plan to keep your pet outside for the rest of their lives, it's necessary that house breaking begin almost immediately to limit the chance of puppy accidents in the house. While puppy accidents are not a big deal while the excitement of a new pet is happening, it gets old and frustrating if it continues long term.
It's better to safely confine your dog and use effective potty training methods than to end up with an unruly animal that cannot be trusted to keep your home urine and poop free.

Don't make the mistake of leaving house training for later. Potty accidents and bad habits developed by your puppy can increase the difficulty in having success with crate training a dog later. You want to limit the chance of your dog relieving himself in your home. It only takes about 5 seconds for a dog to find an acceptable place, squat and you end up with a mess. So if you cannot keep watch 100% of the time, your pet needs to be confined. This idea forms the basis for successful potty training.

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They are fast bathroom animals and only need a few seconds to seek out a place and go. Accidents in the house are caused by inattentive pet owners who aren't paying enough attention when your pet is out of his crate. Some owners think that dogs have the same reasoning skills as humans. This lead them to believe that accidents aren't their fault but the animal is relieving themselves purposely in the house for spite.

Crate training a dog is key if you want to have a reliably trained companion. Start the training off right by limiting the possibility of developing bad behaviors before they happen. One good idea is use a lightweight leash to control your puppy when bringing them inside your home. This way you can move them directly into the crate.

Although some dogs may seem to have an obstinate personality and can be difficult, this is yet another opportunity for you to keep control. A headstrong dog will soon associate that being good and having your approval equals freedom and being near you. This is a big benefit of confinement and the use of housebreaking methods to establish who is the alpha dog or leader of the pack.

Your end goal is to get your dog trained to be a follower of you, the alpha or leader of the pack. During this very critical time of crate training a dog, you need to focus on consistency in your behavior so your pet can learn what is expected of him.

So take the time to learn how to teach your puppy what is expected of him. You won't be sorry and the lifetime of enjoyment can't be measured.

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