![]() ![]() To encourage your dog to enter the crate, drop some small food treats near it, then just inside the door, and finally, all the way inside the crate. ![]() Make sure the crate door is securely fastened opened so that it won’t hit your dog and frighten him. Bring your dog over to the crate and talk to him in a happy tone of voice. Put a soft blanket or dog bed in the crate. Put the crate in an area of your house where the family spends a lot of time such as the family room. It’s important to remember: 1) the crate should always be associated with something pleasant, and 2) training should take place in a series of small steps – go slowly! Step 1: Introducing Your Dog to the Crate Crate Training ProcessĬrate training can take days or weeks, depending on your dog’s age, temperament and past experiences. Your dog’s crate should be just large enough for him to stand up and turn around in. They come in different sizes and can be purchased at most pet supply stores. Selecting a CrateĬrates may be plastic (often called “flight kennels”) or collapsible, metal pens. ![]() If you properly train your dog to use the crate, he’ll think of it as his safe place and will be happy to spend time there when needed. A crate is also a safe way to transport your dog in the car, as well as a way of taking him places where he may not be welcome to run freely. If you have a new dog or puppy, you can use a crate to limit his access to the house until he learns all the house rules – like what he can and can’t chew and where he can and can’t potty. Crate training your dog takes time and effort, but can be really useful. ![]()
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