Crate Training A Puppy



Posted: Friday, November 20, 2009

by Sandra Scott
http://www.training-dogs-information.com

Many people are under the misconception that crate training puppies is cruel and unkind but, when done correctly, this couldn't be farther from the truth. Crate training your puppy is an essential process for most pet owners. Crate training a puppy is an excellent way to allow your puppy to become used to his new surroundings. It is not a form of chastisement, but can definitely help to make a puppy become a well-adjusted animal.

The reason for crate training is to teach your dog to go into his crate on command for safety, obedience and general behavior control. The first thing you need to do when crate training your puppy is to make the crate a positive experience. Since the purpose of crate training is not to isolate him from the family but to give him his own space within the family, you should select a wire crate that will give him a feeling of being apart but will also let him see everything that is going on. To effectively crate train your puppy, he should associate the crate with all things positive, even when he is in it alone.

Crate training is the simplest, quickest and fuss-free methods of potty training a puppy. It is an easy way to keep track of the whereabouts of your new little puppy, whilst making sure that he isn't relieving himself in every corner and making chew toys out of your favorite possessions. The simplest way of crate training a puppy is to introduce him to the crate with the door ajar at first, then put some of his favorite toys in the crate and shut the door for a few minutes.

One of the major goals of crate training puppies is to teach your pet that his crate is his special retreat where he can feel safe and secure. Many people, including dog trainers, think that crate training a puppy is a great idea because it is makes it easier to housebreak puppies as they do not like to soil where they sleep.

The key to successfully crate training is to get him to understand that nothing bad will happen when he is alone is his crate. Crate training is much easier when a puppy finds the experience enjoyable. While crate training your puppy is not difficult, you will need to be persistent.

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