It is important to never leave the
dog in its crate for long periods of time, as this will confuse the dog and force it to soil its sleeping area.
Since puppies are more likely to chew on and potentially swallow anything you
put in the crate with them, safety comes first here.
Puppies under four or five months of age shouldn't
stay in a crate for more than three or four hours at a time during a day.
Leaving toys
in the crate with your pup can have many advantages, but, as with bedding, the same goes for toys - durable is best!
If this is not possible with your schedule, then you may want to consider keeping your
puppy in a crate while you are out.
If your puppy cries when placed
in their crate at night try to help them to fall asleep by covering their cage to leave them in darkness.
We have 12 week old puppy whose sleeping
in crate in our room.
Next, get the dog used to
going in the crate by putting their bowl at the back of the crate during meal time.
Many dogs will benefit from being
kept in a crate when you are not home to monitor them.
To accomplish this and to allow you to observe the other dogs in class, it is helpful that your dog is
comfortable in a crate during class.
I put him
back in the crate at this point because he just has to almost be tackled down to the floor before he will stop biting.
Before you leave put some of their favorite
toys in the crate so they have something to play with along with their water bowl.
Gradually extend the duration of time you are absent periods so that you can eventually leave the dog
alone in the crate for several hours.
Small dogs are sometimes transported in kennels, however more commonly, kennels are used
in crate training dogs in the home.
As the pup grows older, he can spend longer periods of time
in a crate as long as it isn't a regular long - term arrangement.
After your dog eats a few
meals in the crate with the door open, you're ready to start closing the crate door.
Your puppy will also be more likely to
cry in the crate when you're not home to do anything about it.
This gives you the ability to keep your dog hydrated whilst
in a crate without putting a water bowl inside, something that can potentially be very messy.
Some pet parents even find the dog sleeping
in their crate if the door is left open since it is a safe and cozy place where no one else will bother them.
Leaving the door open, start by placing
treats in the crate when the dog is not looking for a pleasant surprise they can discover later.
If you are distracted, leave the
pup in his crate for short periods while you work.
If you want your dog to learn quickly, it needs to be a bit hungry and have a couple of hours
in a crate before a training session.
Use a command such as «kennel» each time your puppy enters the crate to help with teaching your pet to go
in the crate on command.
Keeping your dog
locked in a crate for most of the day and all night will create a whole new set of problems for you.
The puppy may feel worst at night when everything is quiet and he's
closed in a crate in an unfamiliar place without the reassuring presence of his siblings and mother.
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