| When you get a new puppy using a metal dog crate | | | | first day or two that you own the dog. It will help |
| to house him is a great idea. It will give him a sense | | | | him to know that this is his place in the house. First |
| of security in a strange new environment and it will | | | | start off by putting something in the cage that your |
| give you peace of mind when you aren't with him. | | | | dog will enjoy, a chew toy, or treat works best. |
| Having a crate trained dog is probably the best step | | | | Then give him some time to investigate. He may |
| you can make for your new family friend. It will keep | | | | stand at the opening and peer in for several minutes |
| him out of trouble by limiting what he can chew on | | | | before taking those fist tentative steps. Whatever |
| while you're gone and it will help to reduce or even | | | | you do don't toss him in and shut the door. You |
| eliminate accidents in the house. | | | | want it to be his idea as not to scare him. |
| When you decide to use a metal dog crate to house | | | | Once he starts going in and out of his crate with |
| your dog the first thing you need to do is ensure | | | | ease then start restraining him at the door with your |
| that the crate is going to be large enough for the | | | | hand. After a few moments let him pass, continue to |
| dog as it grows. This is important because your dog | | | | do this until he seems more comfortable with his |
| will need to feel secure and have plenty of room all | | | | surroundings. The final step is to shut the door. You |
| at the same time. If your dog is going to be a big | | | | don't have to walk away at first but allow him to see |
| dog, invest in the larger sized cage, that way you | | | | you. After a few minutes let him out and continue |
| aren't going to have to continually purchase a new | | | | this until you can back away without him crying. Don't |
| crate as he grows. | | | | forget to praise him at every step. |
| Training your dog to use the metal dog crate as his | | | | A metal dog crate will give your new puppy peace |
| home is really pretty simple. It is best to start the | | | | and comfort as he adjusts to his new home. |