A Few Significant Advantages Of Crating A Dog

Because there is so much press about abuses like dog fighting and dog racing, many dog lovers are wary of the idea of confining a dog to a crate, or a small dog cage. Though abuses can, and do, occur, the crate isn’t intended as a place to incarcerate a dog. It isn’t a tool for punishment. Rather, your dog’s crate functions in much the same way as your youngster’s bedroom.

In order for the crate to be a positive experience for your dog, begin the method of crate training on aday when you have time to remain at home and observe your dog’s behavior. In the day, as an example, put your dog inside the crate for brief periods such as 15-minute intervals. A successful crating session has occurred if your dog seems comfy. If your dog whines or attempts to get your attention, forget her, but take note. If it is’s simply a cry for attention, she will soon learn that crate time is private time, and will start to occupy herself or rest. If the whining worsens, or doesn’t go away over a couple of days of consistent crating sessions, there may be a deeper issue there, and you must consult an expert.

After the session, permit your dog to pick up her usual schedule of play and bathroom breaks. Crate her again every couple of hours or so, lengthening the duration for 5 minutes each time. If she is doing well, you should be doing 30-minute sessions by the end of the day. If you run a home business this could be much simpler than if you work a regular job.

That evening, put her to bed in the crate after she’s had her nightly bathroom break, of course. She will probably fall asleep fast.

If she spends her 15-minute interval whining, simply continue crating her throughout the day in 15-minute intervals till she starts to feel at ease enough to stop making an attempt to get your interest. By bedtime, she probably will be comfortable enough to spend a night in the crate. If she whimpers at this point, do not be concerned – particularly if she is extremely young. A young puppy will continue to be subject to separation anxiety and missing her mom. Successful crate training will give her comfort and stability during this hard transition period.

The crate may also be a valuable tool when it comes to housebreaking your dog. It’s a rare dog which will go to the bathroom when restricted to asmall space. Like humans, they find the idea of soiling themselves pretty disturbing and will avoid doing so if possible. For that reason, if youare crate-training and potty-training at the same time, take your dog outside to use the bathroom after each crate session. Give her five or 10 minutes to do her business and praise her lavishly when she does.

If youare using the crate particularly to potty train, you may want to recrate her after a nonproductive bathroom break. After she goes in the yard praise her lavishly and release her to play.

Many individuals who use crates for their dogs leave the crate door open when the dog isn’t in the crate, in order to give the pooch access to it. Remember, the crate is a good thing. It is your dog’s room. The indisputable fact that your dog selects to pass some time there on her own is a great sign. This will become a place of security and will provide reassurance for you and your dog.

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