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CRATE
Training
Choosing a Crate
There are two main types
of crate to choose between:
WIRE CRATE Pros
wire crates and plastic crates.
Below are some pros and
How To
cons of each:
PLASTIC CRATE Pros:
Great for dogs that get very warm Can often put a divider in to make it smaller when they are a puppy Many can fold flat for easy travel Removable floor tray is easy to clean
Great for dogs who like cozy Can be used for airline travel spaces More difficult to escape Available in a variety of colours
Cons:
Cons:
Dog can get warm because Can be noisier than plastic of less crates air circulation Less visibility for the dog Size of Crate Harder to clean inside You want to pick a crate that is big enough for your dog to turn around, stretch, is big enough for your puppy stand and get comfortable when they will be full grown. in.You want to purchase As the puppy is growing it a more appropriate area a crate that it is a good option to put for their current size. This a barrier in the middle of can be adjusted as they grow. the crate to make
Acclimatizing Your Pooch
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POTTY TRA
IN
Your Puppy
Potty training for both you your puppy can be a learning and your experience dog. to help make the transition Here are a few tips and tricks smooth.
to
the Crate 1. You want to make the crate as inviting as possible, so place a blanket or towel in the crate for comfort. 2. Introduce your dog to the crate by placing treats in it the first time and letting him or her enter it on their own. When they enter, offer lots of praise and encouragement. 3. You can feed your dog in the crate for the first few weeks, and over time close the door for a few minutes while they are eating. 4. As they become comfortable, slowly increase the amount you leave the door closed. of time
5. The first few nights your puppy sleeps in the crate they be unhappy. If they are crying DO NOT release them from the crate. This will only teach them that if they cry Frequent they will get letPotty out and they will learn to cry louder and longer each Breaks Give night. Simply wait puppy your the dog out and eventually will learn to settle themselves. to the bathroom lots of access they 6. In the beginning, don’t area. Puppies expect to crate your puppy for a full day. have A young puppy will not very small bladders and be able to a whole day without will so make sure to stop by to uselast a potty need break, home to letthe bathroom them out. frequently. 7. Don’t use a crate for If they have punishment. had a rigorous be a happy safe place for them and session It should always and play they should be oreager are to get in very their crate. excited; 8. Generally you should make sure only need youyour take dogthem until they are house broken. Once you straight to crate can trust them to roam the house they outside. need to be in their crate may not all day unless they choose to go in for a nap.
30-40 minutes afterwards in addition to frequent accessletting them have they will learn throughout the day it will be easierthe schedule and for both of you.
Get Everyone
Involved
If everyone in the house is same page in regards to on the the potty training schedule, it will be easier Teach Them for the dog to If you attach a Way to Ask get everyone adapt and will involved in to the door a bell or noise maker the puppy’s training. and you take them tap it every time Crate training your dog Positive Reinforcement Keep a notebook out for a is a great option for any break, they when you aren’t at home, dog owner. Give your It helps will learn overwashroom time your puppy to log each keep your dog safe puppy to have them crate trainedespecially if your dog tends and is the signal lots of praise eats and drinks time that and mischievous. to at a young age in case you to be treats has a potty when theyIt is also great help decrease go outside. It will ever plan on break so everyone dowith travelling it right. This knows the the risk of your pet.having will encourage puppy’s schedule. them an accident, them to go to the because they can now ask bathroom outside to go out. versus in the Gradually Increase house!
Note: Remember never to leave your dog in their crate with their collar or toys, if they get bored they can start chewing these and get themselves sick.
Don’t Feed
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Unsupervised
Time the Puppy Late Make a Schedule Remember in the Evening your Dogs are creatures always understandpuppy will not Feeding your of habit and the boundaries operate much of the house. evening can puppy late in the cause them better on a Increase unsupervised to go out in Make sure to need time in the to always feed schedule. the middle house gradually If you plan at a certain the dog your scheduleof the night. prevent unwanted accidentsto help time and take to feed them out them earlier in the your puppy and aid in learning evening, it will decrease the boundaries. If you can decrease to let your risk of you needing the opportunity for them to pooch outside have middle of the in the help make sure accidents it will night. period is positivethat the training Remember for both of that it will the you. schedule take a few and boundaries weeks to get too frustrated you have for your puppy to learn established and be patient so try not with your pup.
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