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Crate training is an excellent introduction to the home for any new puppy or rescue dog. Not only does it provide a safe space for your new best friend, but dogs do not like to go to the toilet where they eat and sleep. So, it will be much easier to housebreak them.
Crate training is easy to do, it can be fun for the dog if done correctly, and it helps build a bond between the owner and the pooch. Everybody wins.
This is a general guide to crate training which should work for all dogs but remember some breeds are more accessible to train than others, and every dog has its personality. Therefore, some adjustments may be needed as you progress with the training.
It would be best if you bought a crate that is the correct size. It must be big enough for the dog to turn around and move about and have plenty of room for them to sleep in. However, it must not be too big as your dog will not feel secure in it, and it will take up unnecessary room in the home. If you have trained other dogs in an existing crate that is the correct size, then you can use that crate again.
It is a good idea to put down some puppy pads or unwanted towels or blankets first. So, if accidents do happen, then they are soaked up. Then on top of those, you can put in a dog’s bed or other soft blankets so that it is a comfortable place for your dog to spend time in. You can also put some toys in there and a water bowl if it is big enough, but if your dog constantly knocks it over, remove it. Here at Pet Dreamland, we recommend you cover the two sides and the back of the crate with a blanket or sheet. You are leaving the door as the only side not covered. This creates a den vibe, and everyone loves their den.
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For at least a couple of days, leave the crate where you intend to have it. Usually, leave the door open and see what happens. The dog might ignore it, the dog might even be scared of it to start with, but eventually, the dog will get used to it being there and may start to investigate it. You could even speed the process up by leaving treats in the crate or rewarding them after they have been inside investigating.
You want to establish the crate as a positive place, which is a safe place for them. So, once they freely move in and out of the crate on their own accord, you can then start feeding them in the crate. This will further enforce the idea that the crate is their home within a home.
You want to give the crate a command word, where you say “crate” or “bed” each time they go into the crate, and you can give them treats to reinforce the command if it is not feeding time. They will learn that when you say “crate,” they must go inside the crate.
Once they are in the crate after the command, you can start closing the door. Do this slowly and gently at first, and only for a few seconds. Then each time, leave it closed for longer but always stay next to the door if they get scared. Initially, it is best to do this when they are distracted with food or a toy or a time of day they like to have asleep. For example, when you are back from a walk and the dog is ready for a nap, tell them to go in the crate and treat them. They then might settle down for a snooze. If closing the door stresses them out, then immediately open the door, and provide them with a treat or some fuss and end the training for the day.
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Once they are used to having the door closed with you being there, you can start closing the door and walking away. Stay in the same room initially. For example, you could go over to the sofa to watch TV or make a cup of coffee. Once they are used to you being in the same room with the door closed, you can start by going to other rooms but remain in the house. Each time you train them, you are looking to leave them alone for long periods while also moving further away. Eventually, you will be able to leave them in the house, in the crate with the door closed, as you go about your daily activities.
Dogs like having their own space, which they know is theirs, and a crate is an excellent place for them to relax and sleep. Just make sure it is a place they want to go and is clean, hygienic, and comfortable.
NEVER USE A CRATE AS A PLACE TO GO FOR A PUNISHMENT!
Regarding the training itself, make sure it progresses logically, and you do not try to push it too far and too fast. Let the doggie learn at its rate. Always be positive and reward them with treats or attention when they do something you want them to do. It would help if you never shouted or become frustrated with them. If the dog starts looking anxious, stressed, tired, or confused… then you should stop the training immediately and start it again the next day.
With a sensible approach like the one we have laid out above, your dog should be crate trained in no time at all.
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