Puppy Crate Training is Great for Both You And Your Puppy
Puppy crate training helps you control your puppy as you house train or potty train while it provides a safe “cave” for your puppy to sleep, eat, and play.
Pups do not like to pee or poop in their own home and you can use this fact to speed up the training process of teaching them the right place to go. If your dog is making a fuss inside the crate, that could be a signal that they need you to let them out so that can go outside or in their litter box.
Reduce Separation Anxiety
A crate can help reduce separation anxiety, prevent unwanted behavior (such as chewing shoes) and keep your puppy safe from poisonous cleaning items. You can also move your puppy’s “house” to be near you or away from you…as the case may be. If you plan to travel with your dog crates are necessary for airline flights and hotel stays.
Make the crate a happy place and so never place your puppy in the crate when you are in an angry manner. Likewise, never pull them out when you are angry at them. Otherwise, you may have to start the crate training process all over.
Remember… just as you need a sanctuary away from it all… your puppy does too.
If your dog barks or yelps inside his crate, Dove Cresswell’s training program offers some unusual (yet highly effective) advice on how to quickly stop this behavior. She also give advice on which crate (plastic or metal) is best, what size is best, and how to adjust the bedding so that you pup grows into his crate and can enjoy it when he’s fully grown.
Inside the Crate
The items that should go inside the crate are:
- Toys (large enough that they can’t be swallowed)
- Treats
- Water (water dispenser or bowl attached to the door)
- Soft Towel or Blanket for bedding (Your pup may prefer a hard surface)
