Crate Training is a kindness
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Crate Training: A Kindness for Your Dog
Summary:
Dogs, by nature, are den animals. Crate training taps into their natural instincts, ensuring they feel safe, secure, and stay out of mischief.
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Crate training aligns with your dog's instincts, reinforcing positive behavior. Dogs naturally avoid soiling their sleeping area, so a crate becomes a place where they won't misbehave.
The Crate Training Process:
Crate training requires dedication. The principle is simple: if you’re not actively supervising your dog, they should be in the crate. This applies even if you're in the same room. If you think crating is cruel, reconsider. It's more harmful if your dog doesn't understand the house rules.
Crate training doesn't mean neglecting your dog for hours. Puppies need regular bathroom breaks during the day, approximately every couple of hours. If they start soiling the crate, it can be a tough habit to break, particularly in adopted strays or rescue dogs. Patience and commitment are key.
Schedule regular outdoor breaks: after meals, naps, and playtime. These are "business walks," not play sessions. Use a command like “go potty” when you take them to their designated spot. Praise and reward them with treats once they succeed. Don’t worry about potential public embarrassment?"focus on your dog's learning. You can choose any command you prefer. A friend used "hit it," but she had to be mindful of when she used it!
Your puppy should sleep in their crate, ideally in your bedroom. As social animals, dogs need to sense their family nearby. If they wake you at night, take them out on a leash. Allow them 10 minutes for bathroom needs, then return them to the crate and say goodnight. Avoid letting them out alone, even in a secure yard. Nighttime is not playtime.
As your dog becomes familiar with expectations, the next step is leash training inside. Attach the leash to your belt loop to keep your hands free. Monitor for "gotta go" signals diligently. Some people use a bell on the door for the dog to ring when it's time for a bathroom break. Others train their dogs to bark as a signal.
Creating a Safe Space:
Our dogs are crated whenever we leave the house. When they see us grab their crate toys, they happily run to their crates. These toys, stuffed with a little peanut butter or kibble, make the crate an inviting place. Often, we don’t even lock the crates?"they serve as the dogs' personal rooms, always safe and accessible.
Important Safety Tip:
Never leave a collar or harness on your dog inside the crate. It can become caught and pose a danger.
Crate training, when done with care and commitment, can greatly benefit both you and your dog by providing a secure environment and clear boundaries.
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