Crate Training

Crate training puppies can be difficult if not done correctly. There are certain steps that have to be taken in order to crate train your new puppy. It is important for puppies to be crate trained for many reasons. Crates should not be used as a punishment for your puppy but instead as a safe place for him to relax. Crates should be used as a place for your puppy or dog to sleep at night without running around the house.

They are great for when you have to leave your puppy or dog home alone. We all know how awful it is to come home to your things destroyed by your dog. It is also good for a dog or puppy to be use to a crate because when they have to be taken to the veterinarian it will not scare them. If you ever plan to travel with your dog
The next step in crate training your puppy is to start leaving him in the crate for longer periods of time with the door shut. Leaving your puppy in the crate for different lengths of time will keep him from worrying about how long he has to be in the crate. You can even put him in the crate, shut the door, and immediately let him back out. When he gets put in the crate he will think that you might just be going to let him back out again so he will be more willing to go into his crate.

Be sure to take your time when working up to a longer length of time. If you move to quickly you can scare your puppy and the crate will only be seen as a bad thing by your puppy. The longest amount of time your puppy will spend in his crate will be at night. When you get ready for bed, move the crate next to your bed so that he can see you. He will whine and cry but do not let him out.

If you take him out of his crate when he whines or cries then you will never get him trained. You also want to praise your puppy and give him plenty of treats when he stays in his crate without barking or whining. This will take some time and effort on your part but eventually your puppy will go in his crate on his