Exposed: Crate Training Dogs

One highly successful form of house training dogs is called crate training. Crates come in a range of different sizes to fit each dogs needs and are usually constructed using wire framing or plastic. Crate training has benefits for both the trainer and the dog.

Dogs hate to pee where they sleep which is why crate training is so effective. During crate training dogs spend a lot of time inside the crate and hence learn to hold their pee. Slowly ut surely the dog begins to understand that the place to pee is outside.

While a dog is going through crate training, it will spend almost all of it’s time inside its crate (den). It should in fact be inside the crate all times that it is not being supervised. After letting the puppy/dog free from the crate it should be taken outside immediately so that it has the opportunity to pee.

A plastic crate that has a wire door is probably the most useful type of crate as it is light to carry and easy to clean. The ideal crate should be about one and a half times your dog?s body length and allow 2 ? 3 inches of room above your dogs head when it?s in the standing position. Crates that are bigger than this should be shortened (block one end off) as they will allow sufficient room for your dog to go to the toilet.

Crate training is most successful when the puppy’s toilet breaks are at consistent and frequent intervals. This minimises the chance of urination. As the puppy gets older you can start to lengthen the time between breaks as they will begin to build up their resistance to go to the toilet.

It is very important that you build up a positive association of the crate. You can do this by feeding your dog close to (eventually inside) the crate and by rewarding your puppy’s good behaviour by giving it treats inside the crate. Make the crate more comfortable for your puppy by putting its favourite toys and a soft blanket inside the crate.

Crates should not be used as a prison or place of punishment as this will not aid in the dogs training. Avoid closing the crate when the dog’s owner is not home and don’t leave your dog in the crate for too long as they may start to feel anxious and afraid.

While crate training has been proven to be a highly effective way of house training puppies, it is not universally accepted. Some experts claim that puppies can become too attached to the crate after being locked inside it for such a long time.

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