Bringing home a new puppy is one of the greatest feelings there is. Those special feelings can quickly become faulty if your little bundle of fur begins using your floors and carpet as its place to urinate and defecate. One great way to prevent this is to introduce yourself and your pup to the method of crate training puppies.
These cages are actually suitably sized and made of wire or plastic. When acclimating your dog to it always use positive reinforcement so your animal will not begin to fear the space. Dogs have an inbred trait to not urinate or defecate where they sleep, sit, or lay down. This alone keeps your puppy from soiling itself in its own 'space.'
The aim is for the puppy to learn that when indoors it must not soil its surroundings. In time your animal will begin asking for the door when it feels the call of nature. After your pup eliminates, play one of the Games To Play With Your Dog I describe here, before brining him back inside. Another feature of this method of training is that it frees the owner from hourly trips in and out of doors until the dog decides to relieve itself.
If you have ever noticed a dog when it is sleeping, it is curled up in a ball. These small kennels are used for the same reason. They give an animal a sense of safety. Never force your dog to enter a cage but rather use a toy or a treat to entice them inside. Once there, use words of encouragement to teach them that they are in a safe haven. In time they will enter without enticement but words of praise should remain.
Leave home for a few hours teaches your pet that all is well. When coming home go directly to your pet and bring them outside to go potty. Again, shower them with praise for doing their business. When you bringing them back inside, allow a bit of freedom for them to get acclimated to their new home.
If your animal is a large breed, the kennel can be replaced by a safe area. A good place is the laundry room. Typically a small room, the laundry is big enough with space for a bed, food, and water on one side and puppy pads in the other.
Some people argue against crate training puppies. They feel that keeping a puppy confined in a small space is cruel and inhumane. Remember that these 'safety zones' are for teaching your animal good behavior. They are not a place to keep your puppy confined for most of the day. Dogs give their owners unrelenting love and it is only right that the owner return that love with adequate playtime and intermingling with family members.
Crate training puppies is a great way to train your dog when it is done properly. There are numerous sites on the computer that discuss what to do and not do when using a crate for your dog. When properly executed the crate or room you choose for dog can become a rewarding experience for the both of you.
These cages are actually suitably sized and made of wire or plastic. When acclimating your dog to it always use positive reinforcement so your animal will not begin to fear the space. Dogs have an inbred trait to not urinate or defecate where they sleep, sit, or lay down. This alone keeps your puppy from soiling itself in its own 'space.'
The aim is for the puppy to learn that when indoors it must not soil its surroundings. In time your animal will begin asking for the door when it feels the call of nature. After your pup eliminates, play one of the Games To Play With Your Dog I describe here, before brining him back inside. Another feature of this method of training is that it frees the owner from hourly trips in and out of doors until the dog decides to relieve itself.
If you have ever noticed a dog when it is sleeping, it is curled up in a ball. These small kennels are used for the same reason. They give an animal a sense of safety. Never force your dog to enter a cage but rather use a toy or a treat to entice them inside. Once there, use words of encouragement to teach them that they are in a safe haven. In time they will enter without enticement but words of praise should remain.
Leave home for a few hours teaches your pet that all is well. When coming home go directly to your pet and bring them outside to go potty. Again, shower them with praise for doing their business. When you bringing them back inside, allow a bit of freedom for them to get acclimated to their new home.
If your animal is a large breed, the kennel can be replaced by a safe area. A good place is the laundry room. Typically a small room, the laundry is big enough with space for a bed, food, and water on one side and puppy pads in the other.
Some people argue against crate training puppies. They feel that keeping a puppy confined in a small space is cruel and inhumane. Remember that these 'safety zones' are for teaching your animal good behavior. They are not a place to keep your puppy confined for most of the day. Dogs give their owners unrelenting love and it is only right that the owner return that love with adequate playtime and intermingling with family members.
Crate training puppies is a great way to train your dog when it is done properly. There are numerous sites on the computer that discuss what to do and not do when using a crate for your dog. When properly executed the crate or room you choose for dog can become a rewarding experience for the both of you.
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