Not exact matches
Crate training is based
on the premise that
puppies are unlikely to eliminate in or near an area used for rest.
The
crate should be large enough for the
puppy or dog to stand up without having to hunch, lie
on his side with legs outstretched, and turn around with ease and no more or less... a if you give them too much space in their
crate... your
puppy will arrange his
crate to have both a bedroom and a bathroom.
Always make sure your
puppy associates the
crate with pleasant things, and you may be soon
on your way to
crate training your
puppy with success!
A lot of our families use these Poochie Bells with GREAT success but almost all of them have ALSO used the bells along side
Crate or X-pen training or after their
puppies were basically potty trained but they just needed the
puppy to learn how to notify them (not all
puppies will naturally bark or whine and will just «go» if you're not able to read their subtle body language or their not
on a strict schedule).
Name: Chalupa Age: 7 weeks
on 4/24/18 Gender: Male Breed: Chihuahua mix Weight: 3 lbs Dog friendly: Yes Cat friendly: TBD Kid friendly: TBD House Trained: In progress
Crate Trained: In progress Energy level:
Puppy!
I like to put a blanket over the metal
crates to give it more of a den like «feel» which
puppies do seem to like when sleeping but I recommend removing the blanket during the day so they can feel more apart of whats going
on in the household while
crated.
The following
crate training guidelines and tips will help you avoid mistakes that may have a deleterious effect
on your
puppy's progress in
crate training.
It gives them a sense of safety and security, while also protecting them from getting into any dangerous chewing situations, while at the same time protecting your belongings (Please click here for advice
on how to
crate train your
puppy.)
Some owners sleep
on the floor next to the dog
crate during the first few nights (especially if the dog
crate is not in the bedroom), since this makes the
puppy feel safe.
Name: Chimichanga Age: 7 weeks
on 4/24/18 Gender: Male Breed: Chihuahua mix Weight: 2 lbs Dog friendly: Yes Cat friendly: TBD Kid friendly: TBD House Trained: In progress
Crate Trained: In progress Energy level:
Puppy!
Be gentle with your
puppy and constantly observant, always encouraging him to stay a little longer each time, in the closed
crate,
on his own.
During the day, the
crate can be placed in a central area, such as your living room, hallway or kitchen, where you can keep an eye
on your
puppy.
If he bites your hands and clothes as you try to restrain him, put him
on the other side of a barrier or in his
crate or
puppy playpen for a short while.
Where to keep the
crate will depend
on what's most convenient for you as well as the
puppy's response.
I am a huge proponent of having
puppies wear a short leash (drag line) when they are supervised with direct eye contact by an adult (never to be left
on when not supervised or in the
crate — as the
puppy may chew and consume the leash... creating a major health issue).
A
puppy left to cry in her
crate, alone in the dark, with no familiar surroundings and no understanding of what's going
on.
For more
on the process of
crate training, visit our article, Crate Training Your Puppy: The Key To A Pee - Free
crate training, visit our article,
Crate Training Your Puppy: The Key To A Pee - Free
Crate Training Your
Puppy: The Key To A Pee - Free Home.
A very small
puppy will be able to get their little legs and paws through the bars, so when your dog is in the
crate, be
on the lookout that it does not get itself caught.
The
crate should be large enough for the
puppy to be comfortable sleeping, but not so large that he can soil one end and go sleep
on the other end.
I am pleased to say that both my girls decided
on and chose the
crate to have their
puppies which was further confirmation to me that they see it as their place, their 100 % safe place.
If the
crate is too big, your
puppy will potty in one end of the
crate and sleep
on the other end.
If your
puppy already loves her
crate, keep reading
on.
The Importance of Socialization and Desensitization Whenever I work with
puppies, I always discuss with the owners several actions to take in order to raise a healthy and happy
puppy: to establish a good schedule for housebreaking and
crate training, to consistently reinforce good
on - and off - leash manners, and to play and provide lots of... Continued
Crate Training: While you are waiting for your
puppy to be less dependent
on his canine mama, there are plenty of things you can be doing.
Name: Tortilla Age: 7 weeks
on 4/24/18 Gender: Female Breed: Chihuahua mix Weight: 2 lbs Dog friendly: Yes Cat friendly: TBD Kid friendly: TBD House Trained: In progress
Crate Trained: In progress Energy level:
Puppy!
If you have a nervous chewer, or if you plan
on crating your
puppy for medium to long periods of time, try filling the hole with wet food and then freezing the Kong overnight.
My
puppy training program focuses
on the very successful housebreaking protocol I use with all
puppy clients,
crate training, how to properly handle
puppy biting, socialization, leash walking, and beginner obedience training.
Not only the
puppy itself, but his food, vet visits, license, flea control,
crate, collar, bowl, training, treatment, toys and so
on.
By capitalizing
on a dog's instincts as a den animal,
crate training offers numerous benefits for both you and your
puppy or dog.
Name: Punchinella Age: 9 weeks
on 4/28/18 Gender: Female Breed: Terrier mix Weight: 7 lbs Dog friendly: Yes Cat friendly: TBD Kid friendly: Yes House Trained: In progress
Crate Trained: In progress Energy level:
Puppy!
Do you provide your new
puppy owners with any kind of literature, such as tips
on crate training, housebreaking, feeding or training?
There were
puppies from a number of breeds wrestling each other in
crates stacked three
on the floor,
puppies in the lobby,
puppies under a desk,
puppies behind a closet door.
Information
on common
puppy problems such as
crating, nipping and housebreaking are covered.
Pebbles is
crate - trained and is working
on house training, though she is trained with
puppy pads.
The
crate protects the
puppy from harming itself, for example, choking
on small items, shock from chewing through wires, pulling items down
on it and so many more!
You can't physically keep your eye
on your
puppy at all times, and sometimes you won't want to put him in his
crate.
Name: Enchilada Age: 7 weeks
on 4/24/18 Gender: Male Breed: Chihuahua mix Weight: 3 lbs Dog friendly: Yes Cat friendly: TBD Kid friendly: TBD House Trained: In progress
Crate Trained: In progress Energy level:
Puppy!
We suggest putting your
puppy in a
crate when ever they are left by them selves for example when you go to work or go to buy groceries or even to the store
on the corner.
Here's some information
on how to
crate train a
puppy.
By that time, the
puppy should be well started
on housebreaking and lead training and have learned to view a
crate (complete with a bed and some toys and goodies) as a secure and safe extension of his territory.
Great article
on training your adopted
puppy or older dog with a
crate.
However, using the
crate in a proper manner means teaching your dog or
puppy to not only go in
on his own, but to love being inside his
crate!
Name: Kitchi Age: 8 weeks
on 8/19/17 Gender: Female Breed: Hound mix Weight: 12 lbs Dog friendly: Yes Cat friendly: TBD Kid friendly: TBD House Trained: In progress
Crate Trained: In progress Energy level:
Puppy!
This is a 7 day boarding program focusing
on house training,
crate training, scheduled feeding, creating a daily routine for potty breaks, and basic behavior, including creating a calm and focused
puppy and leash work.
This course includes 4 Lessons and covers intro to Classical and Operant Conditioning, basic mechanical training
on leash, intro to socialization skills,
puppy training, intro to
crate training, leadership training, as well as addressing undesirable behavioral issues like barking, jumping, biting,
puppy nipping, growling, stealing items, aggression and resource guarding
Classes focus
on puppy biting, socialization with other dogs and people (especially children men and strangers), calming and handling, attention, basic obedience skills (come, sit, down, stand, stay, heel and walk
on leash) and household manners (
crate training, toilet training and chew toy training).
Next, start to close the
crate door for a few seconds after
puppy goes into the
crate on cue for his click / treat.
In - home private training and day training: house training,
crate training, loose - leash walking, jumping, general manners, etc.; Behavioral consults: anxiety / fear, aggression / reactivity; Group classes:
Puppy Fundamentals to Advanced Obedience, Therapy Dog, CGC Prep, Rally, Tricks, Canine Fitness, and other special - topic classes; Board - and - Train
on a limited basis; Demos and talks: dog - bite prevention, canine body language, etc..
Every
puppy training class should provide you with information
on house training and
crate training.
Any time you can not keep a close watch
on the
puppy, kindly place it in its
crate.