| Having the right dog crate when you start training a | | | | 1. Make certain that you get the right size crate |
| new pup is essential for many reasons. Some dogs | | | | based on your dog's height and width. This is very |
| do not yet know how to deal with large open spaces | | | | important if you are housebreaking your pup with a |
| since they are new to our home and a perfect size | | | | dog crate. If the box is too large then your dog may |
| dog crate can actually help relax and calm him down. | | | | use the bathroom on one side, but keep sleeping on |
| Dog crates are also a terrific way to easily | | | | the other side, which defeats the purpose of crate |
| housebreak a puppy. So, basically, a good dog crate | | | | training in terms of potty training. |
| is a priceless training tool and it doesn't matter what | | | | 2. If you have a fast-growing dog, then I |
| type of dog you own. | | | | recommend that you buy a large crate that is meant |
| Dog crates are also a perfect solution to puppies that | | | | for an adult dog but that has a divider built into it. |
| become overexcited. All you have to do is put your | | | | This way you can divide the crate in half so that |
| puppy inside the crate in order to help him relax. If | | | | your dog will be able to lie down comfortably and still |
| your dog has to be left in the house unattended for | | | | be able to turn around if he wants to. A divided dog |
| a few hours, then having a crate is a stress-free | | | | crate can also be used for your larger dogs by |
| way for you to be gone from the home and not to | | | | removing the division bracket. |
| be overly concerned about your dog getting into | | | | 3. And finally, one last feature of using a dog crate |
| trouble around the home or soiling the carpet. | | | | that you should consider is the type of bedding that |
| Dog crates are also a perfect way to feed your dog | | | | you place on the floor. Many dog owners have |
| in case he becomes easily distracted. And if your dog | | | | noticed that their dogs still use the bathroom inside |
| is anything like my dog was once upon a time, this | | | | even though the crate is the right size for potty |
| can work for anyone! Just place his meal; bowl inside | | | | training. In most cases it turns out that the bedding |
| and off he goes in an enclosed area where he can | | | | that they laid down was a little too thick and had a |
| focus on eating his food. | | | | tendency to encourage urination in dogs. Instead of |
| If you are still having a difficult time understanding | | | | this, try to lay down less comfortable bedding that |
| the benefits of having a dog crate, here are a few | | | | your dog does not consider to be used for going to |
| more tips when it comes to using a dog crate: | | | | the potty, like newspaper for instance. |