| Crate training for dogs is used as an effective | | | | teach her that going outdoors is a good thing. It is |
| method to housebreak dogs. Crates are also used to | | | | hourly only while they are puppies as they have very |
| prevent the dog from damaging property, keep dogs | | | | weak bladders. The older they get, the less time you |
| safe from dangerous items such as chemicals, and | | | | have to take them out. |
| are also used when traveling. | | | | Setting a routine and sticking to it makes crate |
| However, the main reason they are used as a | | | | training dogs much more effective. When you start |
| housebreaking method is because dogs do not like to | | | | putting your dog inside a crate, give her praise every |
| sleep near a soiled area. They naturally will want and | | | | time she goes in to teach her it is not a punishment. |
| need to be let out of the crate to relieve | | | | If you want, you can also give her a treat. |
| themselves. They will try their hardest to not potty | | | | Be sure to let her out in intervals to be a part of the |
| inside the crate if they can help it. | | | | family. Allow her to roam the home when you are |
| If they are left caged up for an extended period of | | | | there and give her lots of love and play with her. |
| time, they will be forced to eliminate which will just | | | | After playtime, take her out to go to the bathroom. |
| set back the house training and make it much more | | | | Then you can put her back in the crate when play |
| difficult and time consuming as you would have to | | | | and potty time is over. |
| start the training process all over. This is why you | | | | Crate training for dogs is very helpful and successful |
| should try your best to make sure your dog is let | | | | when done correctly. Always remember that the |
| outside on a regularly scheduled routine. | | | | crate is not jail, so do not send her there when she |
| During the day, take the dog outside every hour to | | | | does something bad. |
| potty and praise the dog when he goes. This will | | | | |