Using a crate for your puppy will help you with housetraining and general management when you don't have time to supervise him.
Some owners find
using a crate for your puppy makes toilet training easier but this decision is up to you.
Not exact matches
Potty training
for puppy dogs is best done
using the
crate training method to keep your pup from becoming confused
Crate training is based on the premise that
puppies are unlikely to eliminate in or near an area
used for rest.
If you need to confine your
puppy for an extended period of time,
use a dog pen or place your
puppy in a small to medium - sized room equipped with non-porous floor and place the
crate (with the door left open) in one corner and some newspapers several feet away.
When you're at home, leave the
puppy out of the
crate, but set a timer (you know, one of those we
use in the kitchen
for timing)
for every 60 - 90 minutes (no cheating; 90 minutes is the maximum).
If you are
using this kind of kennel /
crate for a place
for your
puppy or dog to sleep at home, get a size that is comfortable
for him when he's all grown up.
For people who work or for those people who can not take their new puppy out every 2 - 3 hours because they work, I do recommend they use a contained area with access to a litter box or potty area until they're old enough to hold it for the full 8 hours in a cra
For people who work or
for those people who can not take their new puppy out every 2 - 3 hours because they work, I do recommend they use a contained area with access to a litter box or potty area until they're old enough to hold it for the full 8 hours in a cra
for those people who can not take their new
puppy out every 2 - 3 hours because they work, I do recommend they
use a contained area with access to a litter box or potty area until they're old enough to hold it
for the full 8 hours in a cra
for the full 8 hours in a
crate.
I also like to keep whatever
crate we're going to be
using nearby and frequently throw treats (ideally kibble pieces) inside
for the
puppy to hunt
for.
We have had the
puppy for ten days, and have
used the
crate for night training only.
A
crate that is too big
for your
puppy can end up thwarting any house breaking efforts since your pup may start
using a far corner of the
crate to eliminate.
You should never
use your
puppy's
crate as a location
for «time out» and you should never force your
puppy to stay in the
crate for extended periods of time.
Important Note: One of the most successful methods
for house training your
puppy — is to
use a
crate.
With some
crates, Great Dane dog
crate size can be adjusted
for each phase of life,
using barriers to make the
crate smaller during the limited time your dog is a
puppy.
We've
used the
crate for 3
puppies since we purchased it, and we've also loaned it to friends to
use with their pups from time to time.
You can
use the included divider to make the
crate smaller
for your
puppy and then adjust the divider as Fido grows.
Crate training is an excellent way to housebreak
puppies and dogs, and
crates, when
used correctly, become safe havens
for dogs that they can
use throughout their lives.
If you do decide to
use a
crate to train your
puppy, you need to make sure that the
crate is big enough
for the
puppy to stand up and turn around in.
Used properly,
crate time can help your
puppy learn it's safe to be alone
for reasonable periods of time, and that confinement is nothing to fear.
Warm blankets from the dryer or placing the
crate near a heat vent will also encourage
crate use for young
puppies that love warmth.
You can not, however,
crate your
puppy for long periods or
use it as a way to avoid your pet parenting responsibilities.
If you're
using a soft pet playpen as a
crate training tool
for your
puppy, you might not want to get the biggest option available.
If you are
using the
crate for more than two hours at a time, make sure
puppy has fresh water, preferably in a dispenser you can attach to the
crate.
In order to keep your
puppy near you when he is not
crated, you can also
use baby gates, close doors to bedrooms,
use tethers or an indoor dragline and the like to restrict his access to your house and make it easier
for you to supervise him.
If you choose not to
use a
crate for confinement, then you will need to confine your
puppy to a room or pen, and cover the floor with paper or litter pads
for elimination except
for a corner that contains the
puppy's bed and feeding area.
Does AVMA have any guidelines
for basic education veterinarians should provide to new
puppy / dog owners such as info on local dog ordinances, educating owners why dogs running loose are a problem, how to prevent unwanted litters (other than pushing
for spay / neuter), laying out a sensible plan
for routine healthcare
for the next year or two and providing information about socialization and basic training such as sitting
for greeting,
crate training, getting the dog
used to being handled and groomed etc.?
Use puppy training pads for toilet training or a crate but only use a crate if you are going to be with the puppy all the time but this is a brilliant way to toilet tra
Use puppy training pads
for toilet training or a
crate but only
use a crate if you are going to be with the puppy all the time but this is a brilliant way to toilet tra
use a
crate if you are going to be with the
puppy all the time but this is a brilliant way to toilet train.
The one drawback on this
crate is that it doesn't come with a divider panel so it may be worth buying one separately if you're intending to buy
for a growing
puppy or want to
use the
crate for house training purposes.
I've created a whole page of products that I've personally purchased and
used myself and that I recommend
for all my
puppy families including my recommended
crate sizes, best dog foods, toys, blankets, cleaning supplies, the best grooming supplies etc...
CHAPTER ONE: Find The Good In Your Dog CHAPTER TWO: Know Your Objective CHAPTER THREE:
Use This House training Program
For All Dogs CHAPTER FOUR: The Proper Frame Of Mind CHAPTER FIVE: You Need One Good Manager CHAPTER SIX: Treat Your Team Properly CHAPTER SEVEN: Be Aware Of Your Dog's Programming CHAPTER EIGHT: How To Clean Up CHAPTER NINE: Selection Of A Potty Area CHAPTER TEN: Start A House training Journal CHAPTER ELEVEN: Signaling CHAPTER TWELVE: Start Teaching The Correct Behaviors CHAPTER THIRTEEN: Public Potty Manners CHAPTER FOURTEEN: The Digestive System CHAPTER FIFTEEN: Miscellaneous CHAPTER SIXTEEN: Common House training Mistakes CHAPTER SEVENTEEN:
Crate Training CHAPTER EIGHTEEN:
Use Of A Kennel CHAPTER NINETEEN: Play Fetch CHAPTER TWENTY: Socialize Your
Puppy CHAPTER TWENTY ONE: Real Life Examples CHAPTER TWENTY TWO: Putting It All Together CHAPTER TWENTY THREE: The Test
I personally
use open wire
crates for my own
puppies.
It is tempting to buy a kennel
crate big enough
for your St. Bernard
puppy to
use when grown.
Make sure you put your Frenchie
puppy on a regular schedule
for meal times and potty breaks and
use the
crate when you are gone or need your pet to rest.
If you do not feel comfortable confining your
puppy to a
crate or if you do not want to
use pee pads, your only other option
for housebreaking is to supervise your
puppy very closely.
Your Frenchie pup will soon be running into the
crate of his own accord, so you can now put a «word» to the
crate for your
puppy; «
crate,» «den,» or «bed» are quite good words to
use.
When
used correctly, the
crate will provide a cosy den
for your dog, which he will be happy to
use for the rest of his life, but leaving your
puppy confined
for excessively long periods however will result in the
crate becoming something of a juvenile detention center.
Feed your Great Dane
puppy in its
crate, wait about 10 minutes then quickly take him outside,
use your «command», give lots of praise and even a treat when he's finished
for being such a good dog.
Change this paper each time it is soiled (wait until your
puppy is away from the
crate, do not comment or criticise the
puppy for using the paper.
Crates used for crate training an older dog that is already house trained may be more spacious compared to the smaller crates used for crate training a
Crates used for crate training an older dog that is already house trained may be more spacious compared to the smaller
crates used for crate training a
crates used for crate training a
puppy.
However, you must also understand that
puppies can't keep from
using the bathroom
for more than a few hours and even adult dogs don't need to be left in a
crate for more than 6 hours.
Urgent: Dishwashing Liquid, Paper Towels, Trash bags, Swimming Pool Shock Treatment (we
use this
for disinfecting
crates and bedding) Fans TOYS: Dog Houses Kennels Portable Crates Mama & Puppies Soft Crate Beds Puppy Pens Baby Playpens Puppy Formula Flea control Disposable Gloves Clorox Handwipes Bleach Van to transport animals to Vet Portable Building to use as Puppy House C
crates and bedding) Fans TOYS: Dog Houses Kennels Portable
Crates Mama & Puppies Soft Crate Beds Puppy Pens Baby Playpens Puppy Formula Flea control Disposable Gloves Clorox Handwipes Bleach Van to transport animals to Vet Portable Building to use as Puppy House C
Crates Mama &
Puppies Soft
Crate Beds
Puppy Pens Baby Playpens
Puppy Formula Flea control Disposable Gloves Clorox Handwipes Bleach Van to transport animals to Vet Portable Building to
use as
Puppy House Cameras
As long as you accustom your
puppy to a
crate slowly, don't keep him there
for too long and don't
use it to punish him, a
crate will be the most valuable dog toilet training tool at your disposal.
Always take your
puppy out after
crating using a leash so she is not tempted to play instead of potty and vigorous play should always be interrupted
for potty breaks.
And, most importantly,
crates used for crate training
puppies are extremely useful in many ways both during and after the house training process is complete.
This may be too long
for some
puppies; a better
use of the
crate may be to put
puppy in there
for 10 minutes if your
puppy fails to eliminate on a scheduled potty break.
Make sure your
puppy does not chew on any padding
used for crate training
puppies.
Normally
crate training is
used for housebreaking a
puppy and adult dogs but there are other
uses as well.
Once your
puppy is
used to being in the
crate and has learned to feel safe, comfortable and happy in it, you can begin
using the
crate to its full potential
for house training.
The
use of appropriate chew items (Nylabones, giant size Kong toys, and Booda rope bones) as well as
crate training
for when your
puppy is not directly supervised, can be of great benefit to you and your dog.
«The Association of Professional Dog Trainers recommends the
use of
crates for puppies and dogs as a short - term training tool and as safety equipment throughout the dog's life.»