Sunday, August 22, 2010

Crate Training Dogs Is A Good Way To Housebreak Dogs

By Tim Bell

Bringing home a new puppy can both be exciting and a lot of work. No one wants a dog who goes to the bathroom around the house. A good way to housebreak your dog is through the method of Crate Training Dogs. This is a technique recommended by many professionals. It is easy to do, but one must be consistent and not give up on their dog.

Dogs will naturally keep their home dry, it is a natural thing for them to do. Puppies and adult dogs will not soil their special home, thus making it easy to housebreak them.

Crates can be used to travel in, a place to put your dog if you have to leave for a couple of hours, or a place for an airplane ride. It is good to get your dog used to a crate so he can be put there on occasion.

If you feel a punishment is needed for a dog, do not put it in the crate. The dog needs to know that it is his safe place to be and not a bad place where he gets locked up.

Pets need to learn the rules of the house, just like people do. Chewing on things that are not for dogs is a very important lesson to be taught. It takes time to learn this lesson so a crate or cage will help them to learn. Remember that time and patience is very important, and this could take more time than you expect, depending on the dog.

When choosing a crate, their are lots of choices. The plastic ones are nice and usually have a locking door and a feeding dish. Fabric cages are pretty good but owners need to stay with their pet. Metal cages collapse making it easy to pack in a car, and does not take up much space. A dog needs to be able to turn around and stand up in the cage, to be the right size.

Toys and some food are a great way to get the puppy or dog interested in the crate. Training is simply done by luring the dog into the cage and providing food and water to encourage him to stay there. Put some food on the outside and slowly dribble it into the end of the cage. The dog will soon find out this is a great place to live.

Some dogs will whine because they do not want to be in the crate. After the whining stops the dog can be let out. It is important to not let the dog have his own way. Be sure there is plenty of food and water in it.

People work and are gone most of the day, if this is your situation, find an alternative to the crate. A dog should not be kept in the crate all day. He is going to get crated at night so he needs freedom during the day.

Dogs crying at night is not uncommon, he is in a new place and needs to adjust. Puppies have to be taken out at night, and you will need to decide if a dog just wants out or has to go to the bathroom. Keeping the cage near you at night will help the dog to not feel so lonely.

Taking your pet out regularly will help him learn. After you feed him, when he wakes up, and before he goes to bed should all be times to go outside. Pick a spot for him to use and he will go there again. Exercise your dog to keep him healthy and happy.

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