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It is time getting started with Puppy Crate Training.
So you already put the few tasty treats chewy bone and toys into the crate. Now show your puppy where they are. Now when your puppy is not looking take the chewy bone, move it hide it in another place. The same goes for the treats hide them in a different place of the crate.
The whole idea behind this exercise is that your puppy will link the crate to discovering the treats and snacks. You will see that every now and then your puppy will break off from play to walk into the crate if there are more treats your puppy haven’t discovered yet.
For your puppy, it is like magic.
A good idea is to put his favourite toy into the crate. Sit with your puppy and play with him when he is inside the crate ( of course with the door open) change the toys around so there is always something new to discover.
Puppies love to chew, buy a new chewy bone put it in the crate and make him look for the bone. Dogs love this challenge.
How many times they bury their new bone in the blankets for later joy. A crate can when done right a real joy and safe haven for puppies and dogs.
If it happens that your puppy poops into the crate do not shout and get upset, be calm remove it and praise him for it. Don’t praise him too much as he might change it and do it each time just to get attention. That is exactly what you don’t want.
Be aware after eating puppies normally want to poop so bring them outside to their spot for doing his business.
Try feeding your puppy in the crate. While things pick up the pace eating is a distraction briefly shut the door and leave it closed 2 minutes and then open it again. If it went well gradually extend the amount of time with the door shut.
Remember your puppy will be distracted while eating and not notice that the door is shut. If he looks up and is quiet praise him if he starts to whimper ignore him.
Soon as he whimpers stop and praise him then open the door. Your puppy is learning that good, quiet behaviour is getting rewarded and that crying and winching gets him nothing. Brain training for dogs. Best way to train your dog now.
Dogs learn fast and can turn the training into a challenge, just make sure that you train your puppy and not the other way around that your puppy is training you.
With time your puppy will become more relaxed and accepts the closed door. Move away a little bit from the crate. Praise him for his good behaviour and let him out once he is calm. Go step by step moving away further and increasing the minutes the puppy is in the crate.
As the training progress start to leave the room and only return when your puppy has calm down again. It takes patience and endeavours to train a puppy and there will be ups and downs. Never train a puppy if you do not have enough time to go through the process. Rushing a training session will backfire on you.
A Reminder On How Long To Leave Your Puppy In The Crate
Keep the crate confinement short and sweet at a few minutes and gradually build up the time. I can not stress this often enough do not train your puppy if you are in a rush. Dogs will pick up on that energy and will be reacting to it.
When your puppy has settled down and is asleep in the crate remember do not overstep the time mark and leave the puppy to long in the crate. If he is asleep then leave the door open.
Here is a little advice on how often a puppy needs to go to the toilet. A puppy can only hold his toilet so many hours as his age in a month plus one. Read my blog How to successfully potty train your puppy.
Use this as a rule of thumb. Sorry if I confused you. Say your puppy is 3 months old so that means your puppy can hold his toilet a maximum of 4 hours, and a 4-month-old puppy can hold his toilet a maximum of 5 hours.
( unless your puppy is sick with diarrhoea) whilst a four-month pup can hold a max of five hours.
Please do go regularly to the vet and give your puppy all the vaccinations.
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A puppy is a puppy a loyal living being…
One big BUT to consider… A puppy needs a lot of time, love, attention and stimulation. A puppy should also socialise with other dogs and puppies.
Do not leave a dog any dog or puppy unattended in a crate for more than 4 hours at a time. You want your puppy to love the crate and not start resenting it. A puppy left to long along can develop separation anxiety.
Having a puppy is a responsibility and a puppy loves to chew things so be prepared. Do also regular check-up with the vet so that your puppy is wagging his tail by having a healthy and happy puppy.
A puppy will grow up and will be a dog, it is like a child becomes an adult. Don’t buy or get a puppy if you can not commit yourself to the lifetime of a dog.
Dogs depend on the breed can become quite old. Some dogs can have an old age up to 23 years.
Our family dog a mix match was 26 years old when he died. I will never forget him, he was a loyal companion to us kids and I loved growing up with pets.
Conclusion:
Remember that taking your puppy out for a walk before and after time spent in the crate will allow your puppy to get rid of the excess energy and will help with housebreaking.
Puppies should not have a collar for walking with a leash, use a harness that is a much better solution and you can control your puppy better without your puppy getting hurt.
A fact is that dogs do not go to the bathroom in the same place or spot where they eat and sleep. Leave your puppy only in a crate for as long it can hold his bladder or poop.
Remember the rule of thumb. (Puppy age in the month equals hours plus one) When your puppy is out of the crate immediately take your puppy to his special potty spot.
Praise your puppy for doing its business and give it treats to reward its behaviour. Dogs especially puppies are smart and quickly associate good behaviour with rewards. Brain training for dogs. The best training to train your dog at home,
Older Dogs can spend four to five hours in their crate, while puppies under six month should only be in the crated for two hours maximum.
Longer hours in the crate could lead for puppies and adult dogs to anxiety, depression and discomfort. It is important to differentiate your dogs whining between whining for attention or whining for going to the bathroom.
Even when a puppy or dog is comfortable in their crate it does not mean you can skip their walk. That all depends on your puppy and your last feed and walk. If it becomes 2.30 a.m walks get a potty train green grass indoor mat.
How do you crate train a puppy or dog is important as this will reflect later in his adult stage. Crate training can be a very pleasant experience but as said before do not forget to socialise your puppy with other dogs and puppies it is an important lesson for your puppy to learn to get along with other dogs.
All Yours
Melanie
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Puppies are very loyal from the beginning. I love puppies a lot. I pass my leisure time with my Russo. He gives me much pleasure. The thing is you have to train your puppy properly.
Hi
Thanks for your comment. I can not agree more with you that puppies are playful and need to be trained. It is cute in the beginning when everyone laughs about it, but when it becomes a problem people seem to understand that a puppy needs rules and training. Without it, you just get yourself into stress in understanding your dog.
I have great training from a dog expert and it is easy to follow and puppies and dogs love it.
Brain training for dogs
have a great day
Melanie
That's a good idea to make sure that they socialize with other dogs. I would think that could solve some issues with fighting later on. I'll have to consider getting my puppy trained with some other dogs.
Hi Tyler
It helps a lot socialising a puppy. One thing your puppy will learn is where are his borders interacting with other dogs.
People tend to keep puppies on their own instead of letting him play with other dogs. I go on a regular base with my dogs to a dog park and my dogs they do look forward to it. They recognize the way we drive when we are in the car they get excited, but before I let them into the dog park I make sure they calm down.
Here is a great dog training
Have a beautiful day
Melanie
The basics of crate training a dog will require patience, the correct size crate for your dog's build, a few toys and a lot of praise. Crate training a dog may be done for many reasons with one being safety for the animal while it is left alone. A crate should be a secure feeling place for a dog and should never be used as a punishment.
Dear Steve
Crate Training is not for every Dog. Some dogs like it and some don't. I had dogs who loved their crate and dogs who hated the crate.
In anyway dogs have their preferences too.
Like you repeat a crate should not be a punishment. Dogs are family too.
Have a beautiful day
Melanie