A few months into your new life as a dog, you’re ready for the next step: housetraining. This is called training a household dog. Things such as cleaning up after food dishes and litter boxes, keeping up with house rules, and learning how to play with other dogs.
Knowledgeable breeders can help you find a good neighborhood dog. These dogs are ready for society at this stage, so they can be trained to go outside if needed.
If you want to take your trained canine further, then advanced training is the way to go. If your dog isn’t interested in training, then you can still enjoy more training by trying some basic skills!
This article will talk about how to crate train a dog. We will tell you some of the do’s and don’ts of Crate Training a household pet.
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Buy dog toys for inside the crate
A lot of people buy plastic or nylon toys for their dog. These toys can be put down, and the dog can play with them after they are in the crate.
The reason for this is that these materials can be loved to death. If your dog gets his hands on the toy, he can pull, chew, and smash it to pieces.
By using toys, your dogs mind can gain some stimulation while they are in the crate. This is good as it helps fix kennel frustration.
When a dog gets bored of a toy, they can make new ones with less strength.
Buy dog treats for inside the crate
When your dog is new to the crate, it is important to buy few, easy to use treats. These can be ball toys, chews, and/or small snacks that are easy for your dog to eat.
The best treats for the crate are ones that are flavor neutral and taste good on anything. You do not want to be taking out the treat because it is flavorless or boring.
Many companies make cute teddy bear treats or small snacks that look like meat or fish. These are great as they are easy to store and carry with you when needed.
Make sure the treats are of good quality so your dog does not get sick from them. Some dogs may have a hard time understanding why they deserve a treat by being good at it.
Some things your dogs should never eat: raw meat, fruits and vegetables, things with dyes or chemicals, and drugs (pain killers).
Bring the crate into the room
This is one of the most important steps into shaping your dog. At around a week and a half, it is time to start allowing your new dog access to the room.
This is called crate training and it can be very effective. A crate is a special place for dogs, where they can be free from other activity.
Plus, a crate is good for people because it helps get rid of bad dogs and old dogs that are not safe anymore. A safe place for an animal can be hard to come by.
SomeDsons recommend using the term housing to describe this process. Others use the words prepare, season, and enter or introduce your new dog to all of the other animals in the household.
At any stage of the training process, try giving your dog a short walk outside or in another environment until they are comfortable with them both being in their environment.
Let your dog approach the crate
Once your dog gets the idea that the crate is a nice place to visit, they’re better off. Instead of running into the crate to get something, they should approach the crate to go in.
This takes a little practice, but you can make it easier on yourself by practicing often. Once your dog gets the idea, run with it. Have fun making this work for you!
Many pet parents report that their dogs are more peaceful and less destructive when they go inside the crate when we are at home. This is because they feel more protected and safe inside the crate.
Some dogs may enjoy having you take them inside the crates when we are not at home, so you do not need to rush anything.
Use positive language when near the crate
When your dog is able to “get out” the crate, it’s time to teach them what the crate is for. Use a few words such as “there” or “the pot” to help explain what the crate is for.
This is not a place they want to go often, so make sure you teach them how to get out on their own in case of an emergency. Many dogs enjoy practicing self-control at home, so don’t worry about any negative reinforcement.
The most important part of the language use is the positive part. Say things like, “I’ll meet you at the nearest courtyard if I need to take a walk, but until then I want you locked in the crates.”
This helps build confidence in people and dogs, as well as helping your dog learn that they need to be locked up in a safe place.
Give them a treat near the crate
When your dog is outdoors, give them a little treat near the crate whenever you bring them in from the outdoors. This helps reinforce the idea that going in the house and enjoying leisure time is fun.
This helps reduce anxiety when they are at home, and gives them a little privacy while they wait for you to come home. It also helps keep them exercised up to go out, as they need a little bit of snacks and training while they are waiting for you.
By keeping a snack or two in the house, this helps keep trained dogs motivated. If your dog isn’t getting enough exercise, buy them some new toys to play with to keep up their spirits.
Let them smell items you have used in the crate
This is an important part of crate training. You can give your dog an example item by item.
If you have a nice countertop, you can put a small dish or wipes on it to represent the kitchen counter. You can also put a leash or tennis ball in the crate to represent walking a dog on a leash or playing with toys.
You can also put interesting things like toys, AEOs, or other interesting objects in the crate to represent what it will be confined to.
These are very important parts of training, as if you do not teach your dog these things at an early stage in their life, they will not understand why they have to go into the crate and what they have to be confined to.
The most important thing is that these things are introducedCU when needed.
Step 1: Loosely hook the door of the crate
In the beginning of crate training, you will first have to make sure the dog is safe in the crate.
If the dog has a safe place to lay, such as in a room with a door that is closed, then he or she does not need to be confined in the crates. However, if the dog is forced into the crate due to environment issues, then it is important to know how to leave a crate for breaks or for going out.
The best way to leave a Crate Trainin d d e p p p e is by using one of two methods: using a soft towel or using a teddy bear. Both of these items are easy to get and are usually available at any pet store.