Crate Training Tips
May 21
When used correctly and humanely, crate training is wonderful for both you and your dog, as it has many benefits. When bringing home a new puppy, such as a Yorkshire Terrier puppy for sale in Pennsylvania and Ohio, starting them out with a crate gives them their own personal space, their very own “den.” This gives a dog a sense of safety and security, which can help with issues of separation anxiety. In order to create a secure, safe environment, you should never use the crate as a punishment. It also provides a safe place for them to be when you are away from home so that they do not engage in destructive behavior or get into anything that could be dangerous for their health, such as ingesting chemicals or chewing on electrical wires. It is great for housebreaking because dogs are less likely to eliminate in the place where they sleep. In addition, it can be moved to different rooms and can also double as transportation during trips, which means that their safe and secure den goes with them everywhere.
There are a few things that are beneficial to have in or with the crate for your puppy, such as a Malti Poo puppy for sale in Pennsylvania and Ohio. For starters, you’ll want your pet to have access to water if you’re going to be gone for more than two hours. It’s best to use a special pet water bottle attached to the side of the crate to conserve space and so that your puppy can’t accidentally spill the water. You’ll also want to put in some comfortable bedding, such as a towel, blanket, or a small doggie bed, if it doesn’t take up too much space. Some pet stores even have specially designed bedding that is made for crate lining. If your puppy likes to chew on the bedding, you may have to remove it until he’s past the chewing stage so that he can’t choke on small pieces that may get ripped off. Make sure that he has access to and uses other chew toys and items, such as rawhide chews, Kongs, Billys, Tuffys, Nylabones, or other chew toys, instead of the bedding.
To encourage your pet to learn that his crate is his den, you may wish to feed him or her inside the crate. If your puppy is reluctant to enter the crate to eat, you can try doing it in stages. Start by placing the food just outside the crate, then just inside the crate, and then keep moving the bowl until it is at the back of the crate. Another option is to randomly drop treats into the crate for your puppy to find.
When first starting crate training, it’s best to do it when you are actually around so that the puppy, such as a French Bulldog puppy for sale in Pennsylvania and Ohio, gets used to you entering and leaving a room. In addition, it won’t set up a signal that the crate means you are leaving, which can trigger an anxious response from your puppy.
