| Here are 10 tips that will help you prepare both your | | | | 5. Purchase a bed or liner for your crate to prevent |
| puppy and your home for kennel training. | | | | your puppy from laying directly on the wire. This also |
| 1. Different breeds will need different kennels. Larger | | | | creates a cozy environment for them to sleep while |
| breeds typically prefer a kennel which is metal and | | | | you are out. |
| allows them to view the room. Smaller breeds tend | | | | 6. When you first bring the crate home let your |
| to prefer a more cozy, enclosed type of kennel. | | | | puppy sniff it out on his or her own. Never try to |
| 2. Buy a kennel that is only big enough for your dog | | | | force your puppy inside. |
| to turn itself around in. This will prevent your puppy | | | | 7. Try putting your puppy's favorite toy inside the |
| from using the kennel as a toilet. Remember, this | | | | crate and allow them to go inside to retrieve it. This |
| means as your dog grows, you must purchase a | | | | will get your puppy used to going inside the crate. |
| new kennel. | | | | 8. Put your kennel in your bedroom at night. This will |
| 3. If you choose to buy a larger crate that your dog | | | | help your pet feel more safe and secure. |
| will "grow" into, make sure you purchase one that | | | | 9. Put a piece of clothing with your scent on it into |
| can be sectioned off to about the size listed above. | | | | the kennel with your puppy. This is another tactic |
| 4. Crates can be expensive so check sources such as | | | | which will help your puppy not feel so alone. |
| Craigslist or FreeCycle for deals on used dog crates. | | | | 10. Have patience! |