How To Crate Train Your Pet

Crate Training A Dog

Our paper published a good article on crate training, so I wanted to pass on the information. The information comes from our local SPCA.

1. Start with the right set-up – Choose a crate that’s just lrge enough for him to stand up and turn around in, put a soft towel or blanket inside, and place the crate in a room where your family spends a lot of time.

2. Avoid using the crate as punishment - The crate should always be associated with something pleasant, such as treats and toys. The last thing you want to do is force your dog inside.

3. Slow down - Training should take place in a series of small steps that can last several days or several weeks, depending on your dog’s age, temperament and experience.

4. Don’t make you dog spend too much time in his crate. If he’s crated all day while you’re at work and then crated again all night, he’s spending too much time in too small a space. Other arrangements should be made to accommodate his physical and emotional needs. And remember that puppies should be in a crate for only one hour more than they are in months of age.

5. Steel yourself against whining and barking - If you’re convinced that your dog doesn’t need to eliminate, the best response is to ignore him until he stops. Don’t give in, no matter how heartbreaking the sound: otherwise you’ll teach your dog that carrying on will get him exactly what he wants.

The article also provided a link to a step-by-step guide to crate training. Here is the link http://www.houstonspca.org/site/DocServer/CrateTrainingYourDog.pdf?docID=365

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