Your new puppy is arriving and you have heard of
crate-training, but are not sure how to make it work for you
and your newest addition. From years of experience as a
pet-owner, lover and specialist, I have learned some things
about crate training that I'd like to share with you.
Crate training is a wonderful part of an overall family
training program if handled correctly. Your puppy will feel
secure in his space if you make it a pleasurable experience
from the very beginning by following these 14 tips.
1. Get a crate large enough to allow your
pup space to turn around, stand up and lie down for a nap.
2. Put a soft blanket in the crate,
preferably with his mother's scent on it when you bring him
home.
3. Make sure to put his toys for chewing
and a treat or two in the space furthest from the 'door'.
4. Put the crate in a corner of the room
where he can feel out of the way, yet have access to you.
5. Let your pup wander in and out of the
crate to get a feel for it, the crate makes a nice 'den' for
your puppy and he will likely take to it for comfort and
solace when he is tired, over-excited or worried.
6. Remove your pet's collar/s before
closing the crate to avoid any choking.
7. Have a bottle of water with ice hooked
to the crate if you will leave your puppy for more than an
hour.
8. When it's time to be crated, tell your
puppy "Crate" or "Bed" and show him to the
crate. You may put a treat in there if you have been training
him with treats.
9. Don't ever scare him into the crate,
put him in there as a punishment or otherwise encourage a
negative connotation to the crate.
10. Practice this several times a day
during his first few weeks home. Leaving him in the crate for
short intervals while you leave the house. He will soon
realize that you come back and let him out.
11. If your dog needs something to chew,
make sure you give him a toy that he cannot shred, break or
otherwise harm himself with. If he is an aggressive chewer, I
recommend the Galileo Bone by Nylabone.
12. When you let your puppy out of the
crate, immediately take him outside to relieve himself. For
very young puppies, this will likely be every 4 hours. On
average a puppy needs a break in as many hours as he is months
old - if your puppy is 4 months, please give him a potty break
every four hours.
13. When you are leaving, or putting him
in the crate, give him his command "Crate", praise
him gently when he complies (but do not get effusive - you
don't want him to get all riled up) and then leave without a
commotion.
14. Upon returning, open the crate and let
your puppy come out at his own pace. Don't make a big fuss,
simply praise him gently, put on his collar and leash and take
him outside.
Crate training is a valuable asset to any training program
for new puppies and can help enhance your relationship with
your canine pal. A happy and comfortable puppy will mature
into a well-mannered and loving companion.
Pet-Care
Expert, Peggie Arvidson-Dailey, is the author of
"How to Maintain Your Love Affair With Your
Pet" and the founder of Peggie's Pet Services. To
learn more about maintaining YOUR love affair with your
pet, sign up for FREE how-to articles and FREE
teleclasses, visit www.peggiespets.com.
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