Introducing your puppy to the crate should be an easy and fun process. First, start by putting the crate somewhere the puppy enjoys being. Try the family room or wherever everyone "hangs out". Open the door and just let your puppy explore at his own pace. Reward him for going near it by tossing a cheerio or some other small treat.
To teach the words "kennel" (I use go to bed) Just toss in a treat and say the word. Don't shut the door everytime.
Never shove your dog in a crate. Your dog will quickly learn that kennel means get in your crate.
If your dog doesn't go in after the cookie, then toss it closer and closer until your dog does go in. Then let him come out on his own.
You dont want your puppy to learn that everytime you say it you mean you are going to be leaving him. Otherwise he might avoid getting in!
You can also feed your dog in their kennel. If everytime you reward them for going in, they will begin to enjoy it and have a positive association to the crate.
Finally, when you do leave your dog leave a stuffed kong to keep your puppy busy. If they do whine or bark, never let them out. Wait until they are quiet. Teach your dog to sit patiently while waiting to leave the crate. Starting manners early will eliminate common problems.
Amy Dunphy
the dog trainer search
Find everything you need to train your dog or puppy.
Many pet owners don't like using a leash, for a... Read More
Attempting to train your dog to walk on a leash... Read More
One we must regrettably share with our children for they... Read More
Did you know that dog toys are actually good for... Read More
Was he the world's greatest horse trainer of all time?... Read More
Many people consider their dog to be part of their... Read More
They say the eyes are are the gateway to the... Read More
Making sure that accidents don't happen in the first place... Read More
IntroductionA long time ago, before evolution turned the primate into... Read More
What is Canine Hip Dysplasia?Canine Hip Dysplasia (CHD) is a... Read More
People love big, protective and loving dogs and that's why... Read More
When you take into account that there are over 68,000,000... Read More
After years of practicing both conventional and holistic medicine for... Read More
Are you nuts? You think banging your finger with a... Read More
I'm a dog lover who believes that every dog owners... Read More
Although many horsemen and trainers extol the virtues of the... Read More
Author of Keep Fleas OffStill using all the chemicals you... Read More
Parrots are becoming more popular as pets with each passing... Read More
Have you ever held any Westie puppies? These tiny creatures... Read More
There seems to be an alarming trend to have cats... Read More
Many people don't realize that their dogs, just like human... Read More
This mysterious cat is originally from the country of Siam,... Read More
Cryptorchidism is peculiar to male dogs and a condition present... Read More
Dogs should be living to age 20 or more. That's... Read More
One of the biggest question asked of the discus breeder... Read More
disinfecting cleaning services Winnetka ..Why should you use the dog crate training method?Is the... Read More
Dogs are descendent of wolves. To study the psychology of... Read More
When it comes to the art of giving, a gift... Read More
Weaning puppies is a perfectly natural process. Mamma dogs have... Read More
Canine mastitis is a breast infection in brood bitches, usually... Read More
A couple of years ago a Japanese electronics company came... Read More
What kind of materials should you use when constructing a... Read More
Because it is intelligent and energetic, a Westie terrier is... Read More
Chihuahua Training is Easy! You may be wondering if Chihuahua... Read More
Training one dog can be hard enough, but two, now... Read More
I would like to address some of the statements I... Read More
West Highland White Terriers began their history as the undesirable... Read More
This article discusses two foods in paticual. For the puppy... Read More
So you'd like to know how to build a dog... Read More
Even a cat that compulsively cleans itself can benefit from... Read More
Keeping a fish tank is a wonderful and relaxing hobby,... Read More
The teaching and training of dog tricks while not a... Read More
Dog SupplementsA good nutritional program of dog supplements is just... Read More
This mysterious cat is originally from the country of Siam,... Read More
If you love dogs and you enjoy making money then... Read More
Mabeke is a young gorilla who was born in captivity... Read More
Annual Vaccinations for Your Dog?Are they really necessary? - In... Read More
"You've created your own monster, you know", my mother said... Read More
Every year, many cat owners decide to get their cat... Read More
It's important to understand your dog's sleeping habits and how... Read More
Pet |