When you bring your new dog home, the first night can be a bit stressful. One way to make it a bit easier is to crate train your dog.
The crate should be big enough for your dog to stand up, turn around, and lie down in. Start by putting a soft blanket and a few toys in the crate.
Put your dog in the crate and close the door. Praise your dog for going in the crate.
Leave your dog in the crate for a few minutes, then let him out. Repeat this process, gradually increasing the amount of time your dog spends in the crate.
If your dog cries or barks in the crate, don’t let him out until he’s quiet. This will teach him that whining and barking won’t get him out of the crate.
Once your dog is crate trained, you can leave him in the crate overnight or when you’re not home. This will help him feel safe and secure and will keep him out of trouble.
Crate Training A Puppy With Another Dog In The House
If you have another dog in the house, it’s likely that your puppy will want to follow that dog around and learn from him or her. This is a great opportunity to start crate training your puppy. When the other dog is outside, put your puppy in the crate with a favorite toy or bone. He or she will likely be happy to chew on the toy or bone and will eventually fall asleep. This will help your puppy get used to spending time in the crate and will make it easier to crate train him or her in the future.
Dog Crate Training Videos
When crate training a dog, it is important to be consistent and to use positive reinforcement. The following videos will show you how to properly crate train your dog.
The first video is a basic introduction to crate training.
The second video covers the benefits of crate training and how to get your dog used to the crate.
The third video covers how to crate train a puppy.
The fourth video covers how to crate train an adult dog.
The fifth video covers how to crate train a dog with separation anxiety.
Crate Training A Puppy When You Have Another Dog
Crate training a puppy when you have another dog can be a little more difficult than when you don’t have another dog, but it can be done. The first step is to make sure that both dogs are getting along well together. If they are not getting along, then you will need to work on that before you start crate training.
The next step is to start by putting the puppy in the crate with the door open. Give them a toy or something to chew on to keep them occupied. Let the other dog roam around the house and when the puppy is calm, let the other dog come over and sniff the crate. If the other dog is not acting aggressively, you can start to close the crate door for a few minutes at a time.
If the other dog is acting aggressively or trying to get the puppy out of the crate, you will need to separate them until the puppy is older and can handle being around the other dog. Once the puppy is older and can handle being around the other dog, you will need to start the process over again.
How Long Should A Dog Be Crate Trained
Dogs are den animals and like to have their own special place to call their own. When you crate train your dog, you are providing him with his own den-like space. Dogs should be crate trained for a variety of reasons, including house training, preventing destructive behavior, and for safety while traveling.
The crate should be just big enough for the dog to stand up, turn around, and lie down in. When the dog is first being introduced to the crate, it is important to put a soft blanket or towel in the crate and to give the dog plenty of positive reinforcement when he enters the crate.
The dog should be taught to enter the crate willingly on his own and should be allowed to exit the crate on his own. The door to the crate should be left open at all times so the dog can come and go as he pleases.
The crate should not be used as a punishment tool. The dog should only be placed in the crate when you are able to give him attention and when he is not being destructive.
The crate should not be used as a substitute for a doghouse outside. The dog should have plenty of opportunity to go outside and should only be crated for short periods of time.
Crate training a dog can take anywhere from a few days to a few weeks, depending on the dog’s age and temperament. Be patient and consistent with your dog, and he will soon learn to love his special crate-time.
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