If you have decided to get a puppy I can assure you it won't be long before your furry friend becomes a part of the family. One of the most difficult things to do is train a puppy to do their 'duty' out of doors. Crate training puppies is a method that has been used for years with successful results. As a side note: Before working on crate training, it'll be easier if you do some of the Games To Play With Your Dog I write about. This will tire your dog out a bit and make him more open to learning.
Made up of plastic or wire these small kennels keep your pet enclosed. They will not urinate or defecate in their own living space. Therefore they are introduced to the initial lesson that some things must be done outdoors. They quickly learn how to hold their 'duties' until they are taken outside.
Until your puppy learns to recognize the feelings of nature and the ability to ask to go outdoors, the kennel can prove invaluable. There will be no stained furniture or carpeting to deal with. Neither will you have to set aside all of your normal tasks for regular trips outside until the puppy realizes what he is suppose to do out there.
In the puppy's eyes it is a place of safe comfort. A place where he or she can go to rest comfortably. Using the same word repeatedly in reference to the crate will teach the little one that they are expected to return to their haven. If the puppy should seem a bit fearful at first, use a bit of food or a special toy to entice them into the kennel. Offer praise when they enter willingly.
Over time both you and your pet will be able to rest assured that all is safe when you have to leave home for a few hours. Upon returning home go directly to your pet and bring it outdoors to go 'potty.' You will be surprised how quickly an animal will catch on to what is expected of them. Remember that positive vocal reinforcement is as much key as the crate itself.
If your animal is a large breed, the kennel can be replaced by a safe area. A good place is the laundry room. Typically a small room, the laundry is big enough with space for a bed, food, and water on one side and puppy pads in the other.
Crating does have its fair share of opposition. There are those who see it as nothing less than a cruel way to house train a pet. There is nothing inhumane in giving a pet boundaries unless of course it is always kept sequestered in this manner. The family pet needs a good amount of time to spend playing with the family. After all, it does become a member of the family and should be treated as one. They have an endless amount of love to give.
When done the correct way, there is nothing inhumane about crate training puppies. If you should have any reservations about it, there are a number of sites on the computer that give you all the dos and don'ts of training your dog using this method. Make it a rewarding teaching experience that both you and your pet will learn from.
Made up of plastic or wire these small kennels keep your pet enclosed. They will not urinate or defecate in their own living space. Therefore they are introduced to the initial lesson that some things must be done outdoors. They quickly learn how to hold their 'duties' until they are taken outside.
Until your puppy learns to recognize the feelings of nature and the ability to ask to go outdoors, the kennel can prove invaluable. There will be no stained furniture or carpeting to deal with. Neither will you have to set aside all of your normal tasks for regular trips outside until the puppy realizes what he is suppose to do out there.
In the puppy's eyes it is a place of safe comfort. A place where he or she can go to rest comfortably. Using the same word repeatedly in reference to the crate will teach the little one that they are expected to return to their haven. If the puppy should seem a bit fearful at first, use a bit of food or a special toy to entice them into the kennel. Offer praise when they enter willingly.
Over time both you and your pet will be able to rest assured that all is safe when you have to leave home for a few hours. Upon returning home go directly to your pet and bring it outdoors to go 'potty.' You will be surprised how quickly an animal will catch on to what is expected of them. Remember that positive vocal reinforcement is as much key as the crate itself.
If your animal is a large breed, the kennel can be replaced by a safe area. A good place is the laundry room. Typically a small room, the laundry is big enough with space for a bed, food, and water on one side and puppy pads in the other.
Crating does have its fair share of opposition. There are those who see it as nothing less than a cruel way to house train a pet. There is nothing inhumane in giving a pet boundaries unless of course it is always kept sequestered in this manner. The family pet needs a good amount of time to spend playing with the family. After all, it does become a member of the family and should be treated as one. They have an endless amount of love to give.
When done the correct way, there is nothing inhumane about crate training puppies. If you should have any reservations about it, there are a number of sites on the computer that give you all the dos and don'ts of training your dog using this method. Make it a rewarding teaching experience that both you and your pet will learn from.
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