| Crate training your puppy can be a challenging task to | | | | dog likes. |
| take on and there a number of steps that will help | | | | Once your puppy has become used to the crate |
| you accomplish the task properly. One thing to | | | | actually being there, go ahead and feed your dog in |
| remember is that they wire dog crates should not be | | | | the crate. Try closing the door for a while and |
| used for punishment, but rather they should be used | | | | perhaps offer a treat or two to make your dog feel |
| as a means of comforting shelter for your puppy. | | | | safe and at home inside the crate with the door |
| There are a number of reasons whey dog crates are | | | | closed. Leave him in the crate for about 15 minutes |
| useful. For one, they provide a place of containment | | | | or so with the door closed and then allow them to |
| for when you're not home for extended periods of | | | | come out. |
| time. This can prevent them from getting into too | | | | The next step in the process of crate training is the |
| much trouble when you're gone. They are also a | | | | vary the time length that your dog remains inside the |
| great way to keep your dog contained when on long | | | | crate. Increase the amount of time and decrease the |
| car rides or in situations where they cannot be | | | | amount of time in order to keep your dog wondering |
| allowed to run free. | | | | when you are going to let him out. This will help him |
| Buying the right size crate is very important because | | | | get used to the varying time lengths that he has to |
| you want your pet to be comfortable while he or | | | | remain in the wire dog crate. |
| she is inside for an extended period of time. This | | | | The important thing to remember is not to let your |
| would not be possible if you got a crate that is not | | | | dog out of the crate when the temptation is at its |
| the right size. | | | | highest, no matter how much your dog whines and |
| When you bring the crate home for the first time, | | | | barks. This will negatively affect your progress as it |
| set it up in a neutral area and let your dog check it | | | | will reinforce the idea that barking and whining will |
| out before you actually lock him up in it. Give your | | | | help your dog get his way. |
| dog time to get used to it actually being there | | | | After a little hard work and determination, your dog |
| before you actually close the door. Do what you can | | | | will become used to the crate and will eventually |
| to make the crate a very comfortable and inviting | | | | enjoy the time that he or she is required to spend |
| environment. You can do so by filling it with the | | | | inside it. |
| favorite toys or blanket or whatever it is that your | | | | |