Crate Training Your Puppy 3 Things you Must Consider

Crate Training your puppy is an easy way to create some safe space where your puppy can learn. This can train your dog not to be nervous, too energetic or anxious when you are away from him. Crates for a puppy are great for in the house creating that safe environment and as a travel aid.

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You cannot just put the puppy in a bare crate though, make it safe. The crate should be comfortable and welcoming or yourpuppy will never be happy going in it

To make it easier for your puppy to get used to the crate and therefore feel comfortable entering it and sitting or laying inside, you could add some of the puppies toys inside the crate and also a pillow or blanket to make the area a lot more comfortable and interesting for your puppy.

If your puppy does not feel comfortable entering the crate a good way to get him used to it is by gently persuading him about three or 4 a day by dropping some doggy treats into the crate. Feeding him in the crate is also very helpful, try this bit by bit, start by feeding him next to the crate then slowly move the food into the crate.

Make sure that you praise and reward your puppy when he finally begins to go into the crate himself, without any help at all. The best way to praise him would be to enthusiastically give him a doggy treat and later on you can change the doggy treat for a toy or a ball, whatever makes your pup happy.

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Never try to force your puppy to use the crate and never force him inside, by doing this the only this you are going to achieve is that your puppy will fear the crate and never get used to it. Also when training your puppy to use the crate, never leave him locked up in it for a large amount of time as this can make him anxious, especially if you are not in the room with him.

It is best to start off the crate training when you know that you can spend time with your puppy and be in the same room with him throughout most of the time he is in the crate. Your puppy will have to get accustomed to your leaving from time to time so do a few dry runs, go out and come back in gradually increasing the time, so he knows you are coming back.

There are certain precautions you will need to take when getting your puppy used to the new crate and depending on the age, size and breed of your dog these precautions can vary.

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