| Most people have the wrong understanding about | | | | home on his first day. Prepare your dog crate by |
| using crates for dogs. Some people even think that | | | | leaving the door open so when your dog moves |
| dog crate training is a form of punishment and find | | | | around your home, he will be astonished with it and |
| different reasons not to use them. But it is far from | | | | starts to try it. It is a good idea to place a dog treat |
| being true and on the contrary, a dog crate can | | | | or toy to entice the dog to go inside it. |
| actually be a safe place for your Golden Retriever. | | | | Watch your dog as he starts to use the dog crate |
| Dog crate training can satisfy one of your Golden | | | | and praise your puppy as he enjoys his time in it. |
| Retriever's basic instincts to be situated in a den. | | | | Always make a habit of putting new toys or dog |
| Leave the door of your dog crate open, and you will | | | | treats inside to further encourage your dog. You can |
| notice that your dog will eventually use it when he | | | | start by keeping the door open, and as your dog |
| becomes sleepy or confused. Never overuse it by | | | | becomes used to staying in his crate, you can then |
| letting the dog spend too much time inside it for | | | | start closing the door. |
| hours. If the dog barks excessively while inside the | | | | Observe his behavior while you close the door. If |
| crate, do not allow your dog to leave his dog crate | | | | your dog starts to feel uneasy, give it some time by |
| until he calms down. | | | | talking to him or by putting your fingers by the door. |
| Initially, you can let him stay in the dog crate for | | | | Only open the door and take him out if you believe |
| hours especially when you are not home. Think of a | | | | you had given enough time for your dog to settle |
| good place where you can put the crate, even | | | | down. It may take a lot of your time but crate |
| before you bring your Golden Retriever puppy home. | | | | training is one of the best things you can do for your |
| Place it where there is not much people traffic going | | | | Golden. It is a good idea to start using it when you |
| on, which may not be good for your puppy, | | | | have family and friends over, when your dog may be |
| especially when you just have brought your puppy | | | | sick from diarrhea or when you think you will be |
| home. | | | | away from your home for hours. |
| It is common for some people to place dog crates | | | | Be patient with your golden retriever puppy and do |
| near the kitchen door as it will be an easy spot for | | | | not use dog crate training as a punishment. Soon, |
| the dog to go outside when he needs to relieve | | | | your puppy will get used to a dog crate and will even |
| himself. Let the dog search for the crate inside your | | | | start enjoying his time in it. |