Tips on Crate Training Your Dog
The basics of crate training a dog will require patience, the correct size crate for your dog’s build, a few toys and a lot of praise. There are a lot of reasons for crate training a dog, such as making sure that they’re safe and secure when they’re left alone. A crate should be a secure feeling place for a dog and should never be used as a punishment.
When you start to crate train your dog you will need to be patient. Many dogs take well to crates, becoming comfortable right away. Others, however, have problems with the enclosed feeling, finding it difficult to consider the area as a den. It may take a few weeks to manage the basics of crate training but with persistence it should turn out quite well.
Don’t be afraid to take crate training slowly at first while you and your dog get used to it. Don’t just throw the dog into the crate and slam the door. Unless you make crate training comfortable for the dog, the situation won’t be a pleasant one for either of you.
Start out by placing the crate in an area where you spend the most time. Try cushioning the crate with something soft to make it more inviting to your dog, perhaps even something that has your scent on it.
When the dog comes to you, pat the inside of the crate with your hand while talking to the dog. If your dog appears reluctant, you might consider putting some of your food or a small treat inside. Don’t close the dog in right away if it does go into the crate. Praise the dog and let it walk back out if it wants to. If necessary, you might need to even create a small trail of treats leading into the crate, placing each one a little closer to the entrance then a little further into the box.
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