5 Crate Training Tips

If you're new to crate training, here are 5 basic guidelines you need to use to have a positive, productive training experience:

1- Use the correct size crate. The crate should be large enough for your dog to get on up and turn around in nicely, nonetheless it shouldn't be so huge that they can run or jump inside. If the crate is too large, the dog won't see it as a bed and should be likelier to soil in one corner and sleep in the other.

2- Don’t reward barking. When you first approach crate training, your dog will often bark or whine to get out. Don't under any circumstance let your dog out of the crate if he is barking because this can buttress bad behavior.

3- Always leave a water bowl inside the crate. The entire purpose of crate training is to provide your dog with a safe, snug environment. It's also crucial to give your dog access to water when he is crated for a few hours at a time.

4- Don’t leave your dog in the crate for too much time. This is where crate training can rapidly turn from a positive to a negative experience. Don't leave your dog in the crate for at least 4 hours at a time. If you have a puppy, don’t leave it in the crate for at least 3 hours. If you work interminable hours, contemplate hiring a dog hiker or checking your dog into doggie daycare so that he doesn't remain stuck in a crate all day long

5- Take your dog outside immediately. Crate training can be employed for a few purposes, it should always return to housetraining. Even as your dog gets older, he ought to be taken outside straight after opening the crate to reinforce this behavior.

Jean Cote is a Dog Training Expert who has a dog tricks site devoted to helping dog owners around the globe.