Proven Techniques Help You Crate Training For Dogs Quickly and Easily
by Michael Silvester
Crate Training For Dogs
Many people are under the false impression that you can only crate train puppies and they refrain from crate training older dogs as they think it is too difficult.
There are also many people who think crate training is inhumane but done correctly this couldnt be further from the truth.
The dogs crate should never be used as a place to be sent when punished.
When dogs have been crate trained correctly they actually enjoy the security of having their own place to stay.
Even at times when they are not expected to stay in the crate the dog will find comfort in its own area of the home.
Provided the crate is in a sheltered place and there is fresh water available they will be completely happy to have their own home.
Dogs often get possessive of their crate and other members of the family, children in particular, need to understand that this is the dogs special area that they must respect.
The crate should always be kept clean and where possible the dog should have a favorite rug or blanket to sleep on in the crate.
The crate should always be made accessible for the dog with the door open when they arent required to stay in the crate so they can feel free to come and go as they like and stay in the crate if they feel like resting at times other than those destined for the crate door to be closed.
Older dogs can find the crate a very secure place as they become less confident with themselves when getting older.
If an older dog does have a mishap and urinate or soil their crate it is very important that it is cleaned immediately so they will continue to enjoy their space.
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The Basics Of Crate Training Your Dog
The Basics Of Crate Training Your Dog
by John Hinkle
Crate training is a valuable training tool that is beneficial for training young puppies and adult dogs alike. No matter what age your dog is, you will come to find that a crate can be used for many purposes.
A crate acts like a private 'den' for your dog, a safe and secure place that he can go to anytime of the day. For you, the dog owner, the crate is a safe and secureplace for you to keep him when you are away from home.
A crate is a safe place to keep your dog when you need to leave the house. If you do not place him in a crate, your dog will not know what to do or how to act.
Therefore, he will become anxious and nervous and will take this nervous energy out on your rugs, plants, furniture, etc. He will do all of those bad habits that a dog does when he is scared or bored: dig, bark, chew, destroy, attempt to escape, pace back and forth, etc.
Your dogs response to the crate will all depend on how you introduce him to it.
SOME OF THE BENEFITS TO CRATE TRAINING
You've already learned that crate training is a safe place for your dog.
Other benefits include:
* A crate can help prevent behaviors such as digging and chewing, because it will serve as a 'time out' spot.
* A crate provides as a safe sleeping environment for your dog so he stays put in one place at night.
* A crate can be used when you can't watch a puppy for a certain amount of time.
* A crate is helpful in your dog's house training, which you will learn about in the next chapter.
* A crate helps your dog adjust to a regular schedule for sleeping, going outside, etc.
* A crate is transportable so it can be moved from room to room, so your dog can always be with the rest of the family no matter where they are.
* A crate can be easily transported in a car or airplane.
In order for a crate to be beneficial in any of these ways, you need to help your dog adjust to it.
Your dogs first experience with a crate should be positive. Once you bring him home, you will introduce him to his crate.
Have some treats and toys waiting inside, with the door closed. Walk him to his crate and he will see the goodies inside. Once he is pawing at the crate, open it up and say 'yes, good boy' and let him walk inside.
Dont close the crate door yet, just praise him for walking inside. When he exits the crate, dont praise him. You dont want him to think that being outside of the crate is better than being inside the crate.
Never force your dog inside the crate. He will interpret that as a form of punishment. So if you need to, toss in more treats.
Repeat the exercise a few times, each time increasing the amount of time that your dog is inside the crate. Continue to praise him. Then, start shutting the door behind him.
He may whine or bark and try to get out. If he does this, wait until he stops, then open the door to let him out. If you let him out while he is still whining or barking, he will think that you are rewarding his bad behavior. Let him in again, but this time for a shorter amount of time.
Once your dog is comfortable walking in and out of the crate, start adding the word 'crate.' Then, practice the command from farther distances and keep him in for longer periods of time.
For the first few days of crate training, you should increase time by short increments, but never over 30 minutes. The only time that he should be in the crate longer is when it is time for him to go to sleep.
OK, so we have touched on the idea of 'crate training' and there is still so much you should really know to best maximize you use of a crate.
For a complete crate training coarse, visit us at SitStayFetch. For large dog breed information, large dog training tips, galleries, and much more, come by and visit us at largedogbreedz.com.
For a complete crate training course, visit us at SitStayFetch. For large dog breed information, large dog training tips
by John Hinkle
Crate training is a valuable training tool that is beneficial for training young puppies and adult dogs alike. No matter what age your dog is, you will come to find that a crate can be used for many purposes.
A crate acts like a private 'den' for your dog, a safe and secure place that he can go to anytime of the day. For you, the dog owner, the crate is a safe and secureplace for you to keep him when you are away from home.
A crate is a safe place to keep your dog when you need to leave the house. If you do not place him in a crate, your dog will not know what to do or how to act.
Therefore, he will become anxious and nervous and will take this nervous energy out on your rugs, plants, furniture, etc. He will do all of those bad habits that a dog does when he is scared or bored: dig, bark, chew, destroy, attempt to escape, pace back and forth, etc.
Your dogs response to the crate will all depend on how you introduce him to it.
SOME OF THE BENEFITS TO CRATE TRAINING
You've already learned that crate training is a safe place for your dog.
Other benefits include:
* A crate can help prevent behaviors such as digging and chewing, because it will serve as a 'time out' spot.
* A crate provides as a safe sleeping environment for your dog so he stays put in one place at night.
* A crate can be used when you can't watch a puppy for a certain amount of time.
* A crate is helpful in your dog's house training, which you will learn about in the next chapter.
* A crate helps your dog adjust to a regular schedule for sleeping, going outside, etc.
* A crate is transportable so it can be moved from room to room, so your dog can always be with the rest of the family no matter where they are.
* A crate can be easily transported in a car or airplane.
In order for a crate to be beneficial in any of these ways, you need to help your dog adjust to it.
Your dogs first experience with a crate should be positive. Once you bring him home, you will introduce him to his crate.
Have some treats and toys waiting inside, with the door closed. Walk him to his crate and he will see the goodies inside. Once he is pawing at the crate, open it up and say 'yes, good boy' and let him walk inside.
Dont close the crate door yet, just praise him for walking inside. When he exits the crate, dont praise him. You dont want him to think that being outside of the crate is better than being inside the crate.
Never force your dog inside the crate. He will interpret that as a form of punishment. So if you need to, toss in more treats.
Repeat the exercise a few times, each time increasing the amount of time that your dog is inside the crate. Continue to praise him. Then, start shutting the door behind him.
He may whine or bark and try to get out. If he does this, wait until he stops, then open the door to let him out. If you let him out while he is still whining or barking, he will think that you are rewarding his bad behavior. Let him in again, but this time for a shorter amount of time.
Once your dog is comfortable walking in and out of the crate, start adding the word 'crate.' Then, practice the command from farther distances and keep him in for longer periods of time.
For the first few days of crate training, you should increase time by short increments, but never over 30 minutes. The only time that he should be in the crate longer is when it is time for him to go to sleep.
OK, so we have touched on the idea of 'crate training' and there is still so much you should really know to best maximize you use of a crate.
For a complete crate training coarse, visit us at SitStayFetch. For large dog breed information, large dog training tips, galleries, and much more, come by and visit us at largedogbreedz.com.
For a complete crate training course, visit us at SitStayFetch. For large dog breed information, large dog training tips
Five Tips For Making Dog Crate Training Easy and Painless
Five Tips For Making Dog Crate Training Easy and Painless
by Lynn Reynolds
Most dogs who are crate trained enjoy the den-like atmosphere their crates provide them. If your dog has never seen a crate, however, she might not know that. Here are four tips for making crate training easy and painless.
1. Let your dog discover the crate on his own. When you first get the crate, dont force your dog into it. A dog who is forced into a crate will never be happy there. Start by leaving the door open and dropping some treats into the crate or feeding your dog in the crate. Dogs associate food with pleasure, and if they associate crate with food they are on their way to loving their crate.
2. Start small. The first time you crate your dog, dont make it for a whole day. In fact, dont even leave the house at first. Crate your dog and then go into another room where your dog will not be able to see you. Gradually increase the length of time you leave your dog crated.
3. Make it feel like home. Put your dogs favorite blanket in the crate. Add a toy or two like kongs and nylabones. If your dog is going to be in the crate for awhile, add water.
4. Location, location, location. Dogs might love having their own little rooms, but they also love to be involved with their family. Dont put the crate in a room away from where the family spends the majority of its time. Instead, choose a central location like a living room. This will prevent your dog from feeling lonely when she is in her crate.
5. Praise your dog when he goes into his crate. Never put him in the crate as a punishment. Punishing a dog never works and will only cause more problems. Instead, make the crate a rewarding place. Teach your dog to enter the crate on command. Give him a favorite treat or toy for entering the crate.
If you follow these five tips, your dog will be a happy, well-adjusted, crate-using canine in no time. Remember to use these guidelines for deciding the maximum time a dog can be in a crate:
Age ------------- Time
9-10 Weeks -- Approx. 30-60 minutes
11-14 Weeks -- Approx. 1-3 hours
15-16 Weeks -- Approx. 3-4 hours
17 + Weeks -- Approx. 4+ (6 hours maximum)
Lynn loves all dogs, especially well-behaved ones. To learn more about dog training, visit her site at http://www.squidoo.com/positivedogtraining
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