| Picking the correct puppy training crate can mean the | | | | these days. But there are two main categories: open |
| difference between success and failure when it | | | | air or closed. Open air dog crates are typically made |
| comes to training your puppy to sleep in a crate. | | | | from metal and allows your pet to have a clear view |
| Many new dog owners make the same mistakes and | | | | of his surroundings. It also exposes your puppy to |
| set themselves, and their puppies, up for failure. Here | | | | more of the climate around him. These would be |
| are the two things you must remember when | | | | good for larger dogs who can handle colder |
| choosing the right crate for your dog. | | | | conditions. |
| 1. How big will my dog grow? | | | | Closed puppy crates are typically made of plastic or |
| Many dog owners make the mistake of buying a | | | | wood. They give your dog a "cave" they can go into |
| puppy training crate that is just right for their new | | | | and sleep. These are more suited for smaller dogs |
| puppy, but that will not be useful when their puppy | | | | who need that extra warmth that being in an |
| begins growing. It is important that you pick a dog | | | | enclosed space can provide. |
| crate that comes with a divider. This way you can | | | | When it comes to crate training your puppy, many |
| section off an area just big enough for your puppy | | | | new dog owners find it very frustrating. There are |
| and it still leaves room for growth and will save you | | | | many online training scams promising to help teach |
| money in the long run. | | | | your dog in as little as a day. Steer clear of these, |
| 2. What climate do I live in and how well is my dog | | | | the only true way to crate train your new puppy is |
| equipped to handle this environment? | | | | to take things slowly. |
| You can find a dog crate in just about any style | | | | |