| There comes a time in every family when the kids | | | | future with dog in tow, many plastic shell crates are |
| just have to get that adorable puppy. They will beg | | | | approved for airline travel. |
| and plead and probably end up getting their way. | | | | A third consideration is the nylon or canvas folding |
| Parents know going into the deal that regardless of | | | | dog crate. These are particularly good for traveling |
| how much the little ones promise to take care of the | | | | with smaller breed dogs. They are easy to clean up |
| new family member, that it is going to be mom and | | | | and fast to set up on the go. |
| dad that end up taking care of the dog. When you | | | | Getting the Dog into the Crate |
| finally cave in and decide to let the kids get a dog, | | | | Once you've purchased your dog training crate, you |
| the first order of the day is going to be | | | | now need to know how to get the dog to go into it. |
| housebreaking the new puppy. Dog training crates | | | | This is a process, so you will need to be patient with |
| can make that job a lot simpler. | | | | the cute little guy. Begin by picking a spot and setting |
| So the kids pick out the cutest puppy and you bring | | | | the crate up. Let the crate just be there for a few |
| him home. Everyone oohs and ahhs, but before you | | | | days so the dog can sniff it and realize that it is not |
| know it, the new dog has an accident on the floor. | | | | a threat. Don't think that your dog is just going to |
| This is where the training begins. Remember to not | | | | run right into the crate. Begin leading the dog closer |
| be harsh or mean toward the dog; he doesn't know | | | | to the crate and praise him in the process. |
| any better. It is your job now, maybe with some | | | | Remember that this is a new experience for the dog. |
| help from the kids, to get the dog housebroken. A | | | | You can also put some treats, food or toys inside |
| dog training crate can be your most valuable tool in | | | | the crate to coax the dog into going in. |
| this training experience. | | | | Puppies are often scared to be on their own at night. |
| Choosing a Crate | | | | You may want to consider keeping the dog training |
| If you didn't get a crate before you got the dog, | | | | crate in or near your bedroom. That way the dog |
| you will now have to decide on what kind of dog | | | | has the security of knowing that you are close by |
| training crate to get. There are quite a few types to | | | | when he is inside the crate on those dark nights. |
| choose from. If you don't think that you will be | | | | Before too long, your puppy will be used to going |
| moving the crate around much or using it for travel, | | | | into the crate. If you will be gone for long periods |
| you may want to go with a wire dog training crate. | | | | throughout the day, keep the puppy in the crate, |
| These crates are usually the roomiest of the crates | | | | release them when you get home and send them |
| available. | | | | outside to do their business. Then heap on the praise |
| Another type of popular dog training crate is the | | | | and rewards. This positive reinforcement will have |
| plastic shell crate. These crates work great for | | | | your new dog loving his dog training crate and he |
| housebreaking and come in handy for travel. If you | | | | might actually look forward to spending time in his |
| think that you might have to fly at any time in the | | | | new room. |