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Why Should I Crate Train My Dog?Crate training your dog is an essential element in housebreaking. Dogs do not like to soil their resting or sleeping quarters. A crate can actually be a functional space for your dog in many ways. Crate training puppies increases bladder and bowel control. Additionally, dog crate training creates a "den" for your pet, a "safe" place for your dog when you aren't at home or when there are strange people in the house.Top Reasons to Crate TrainBeyond the utility of crate training in the house breaking process and the fact that the crate provides a man-made "den" for the animal, the crate will also insure that your dog will be safe when you aren't at home. Dogs get bored and are apt to go rummaging around the house, increasing their chance of chewing something on which they can choke or getting into electrical cords. The crate gives the dog a home base and gives you better peace of mind during the times when you have to leave your pet unattended.Having said that, don't use your crate as a puppy prison. Having a dog is a time commitment. You need to be able to be with your dog more than you are away from him and to insure that he never stays in his crate for hours at a time. Especially if you are an apartment dweller, think carefully about whether or not your lifestyle and available free time will allow you to make a dog a part of your life. When you are home, leave the door of the crate open. You'll be surprised to discover that there will be times when the dog goes to his crate on his own when he wants to hide, to get away from small children, or has a need to feel safe. Crate training your puppy gives him some choices about his own environment and a way to cope when he's insecure, wary, or anxious. Since the point of crate training a puppy is not to isolate him from the family but to give him his own space within the family, choose a wire crate that will give the dog a sense of being apart but will also let him see everything that's going on. Always remember that dog crate training is not a punishment. Make sure the crate is large enough for the animal and give him a nice cushion for his "den." As an added incentive to crate train puppy, a dog used to being in a crate will adapt better to travel. Crate training your dog will make it easier for you to take your dog with you on trips and even, if necessary, to fly by plane. (Always carefully check out how the airline on which you plan to fly handles crated animals. For small dogs it's probably better to buy another seat for the crate.) Continue to: Types of Crates for Puppy Crate Training Related ArticlesTop Dog: Cesar Milan's Canine Training MethodHow to Housebreak a Puppy Basic Principles of Canine Obedience Training Stop Your Dog's Destructive Chewing How to Control a Barking Dog Take the Lead! Leash Training Your Dog |
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