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FAQ: How do I crate train my puppy?

Dogs are social animals. The best place for your puppy's crate is in the room where you spend
a lot of time. Make the crate appealing to your puppy.

  • Place your puppy's blanket and toys and chew stuff in the crate.

  • Encourage with a treat when you place your puppy in the crate.

  • Feed your puppy in the crate.

  • The first time, should be short. Put him in the crate, leave the room but stay
    near enough to hear your puppy. You can expect some degree of distress the
    first few times. Do not "reward" your puppy by letting him out if he cries. If
    crying does not stop within a reasonable time, a light correction may be
    necessary. Gradually increase the time spent in the crate.

FAQ: How does "crating" a puppy help in house training?

Every puppy needs to learn bladder and bowel control. The best way to do this is with a crate,
"crating" your puppy. First, use the crate for very short periods of time and increase the time as
your puppy matures.

  • Most dogs will not soil in their crate if left in it for a reasonable period
    of time. That time span depends on the puppy's age.

  • Confining your puppy to a crate for short periods of time will help
    him build control.

  • Crating your puppy makes it easier to predict when your puppy
    has to go. Take him to the "potty spot" and praisie your puppy for
    getting it right.

  • Never leave your puppy in a crate for longer then your puppy has
    developed sufficient bladder and bowel control.

  • Many puppies train very quickly. They are given more freedom, supervision
    becomes lax and the puppy takes a step back in training. Don't expect your
    puppy to be fully house trained until a year of age and there has been no
    mistake for over eight weeks.
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