| Most people don't properly crate train their dogs. We | | | | other tasty treats. Put the treats in, then let him |
| have to make a positive association with the crate. | | | | watch as you stuff some more cheese into the |
| Only after your dog has had many positive | | | | Kong. |
| associations will he willingly go into the crate. | | | | At this point your dog should be very excited. While |
| The first step is to feed all of your pup's meals in the | | | | he is watching you, throw the Kong into the crate |
| crate. Start by putting the food bowl in the back of | | | | and close the door before he can get in. |
| the crate. The only way to get breakfast or dinner is | | | | Your dog is outside of the crate and he desperately |
| by going into the crate. The next step is to put toys | | | | wants to get in. You're starting to change his mind |
| and treats in there. | | | | about the crate. You are now starting to build a |
| Anytime we are going to give a treat or toy your | | | | desire to go into the crate." |
| dog has to go into the crate to get it. At this time | | | | After a few minutes open the door and let him go in |
| we do not want to shut the door. Let the pup come | | | | to grab the Kong, the whole time telling him what a |
| out of the crate anytime that he wants to. | | | | good boy he is. After you have done this a couple of |
| Now it gets fun, go to the local pet store and buy | | | | times you are going to tie a piece of string around |
| some Kong toys. A Kong toy is a beehive shaped | | | | the Kong toy and tie it to the back of the crate. |
| hard rubber toy with a hollow center. The great thing | | | | Now when she goes into the crate she has to stay |
| about the Kong toy is that the hollow center can be | | | | in the crate to enjoy the goodies in the Kong. |
| stuffed with all kinds of goodies. You are going to call | | | | As she develops a tolerance for being in the crate, |
| your best friend over to the crate and in front of | | | | start to close and latch the crate door for short |
| him you are going to stuff that Kong toy with some | | | | periods. Over a few days time, keep it closed longer |
| awesome treats. | | | | and longer. |
| With your dog watching you, put some cheese into | | | | If you follow the simple steps outlined in this article |
| the Kong. Let him sniff it first but don't let him have | | | | your dog will go from a crate hater to a crate lover. |
| any. Put the cheese in, then wave around some | | | | |