| When it comes to transporting your pet for a move | | | | and a toy or two will help a lot. You may also want |
| or just for going on an extended vacation, you often | | | | to include an article of your clothing, so your pet has |
| will use a pet crate. However, it is not a good idea to | | | | the familiar scent of you nearby as a comfort factor. |
| shove your bewildered dog into a crate with no | | | | This may be your single most effective crate training |
| warning. Here are some crate training dog tips to help | | | | dog tip. Being surrounded by scents that are known |
| make the transition a little easier for your dog. | | | | and comforting can go a long way toward keeping |
| First, if you can obtain a crate in advance and allow | | | | your dog collected while traveling to your destination. |
| your dog to begin using it for naps and such, your | | | | Last, keep in mind that if all else fails, you may be |
| pet will be much less afraid of the enclosed space. | | | | able to get your vet to provide your dog with a shot |
| Being familiar with the dimensions of the crate and | | | | that will help him or her sleep most of the trip. The |
| feeling comfortable with it will help your dog to | | | | thing to remember is that your vet will know what |
| remain calm once it is time to enter the actual crate | | | | type of tranquilizers to administer to your pet based |
| that will be used for transportation. In fact, your pet | | | | on age, size, and health. Your pet will be in no danger. |
| may possibly look on the proceedings with some | | | | In fact, should you find that none of the crate |
| interest when the real trip begins. | | | | training dog tips seem to work, this may be the |
| Second, place items in the crate that has familiar | | | | most humane option. |
| scents and textures for your pet. A favorite blanket | | | | |