Crate Training A Puppy

It is a good idea to think about crate training a puppy as this will prove to be very useful whenever you have to leave your pet by himself, especially at those times when you have to go out at night or are otherwise away from home for extended periods of time. At the same time, crate training a puppy also benefits your puppy because he will get some space to call his own and this space will allow him to feel secure knowing that no one else has any right to use this space.

Buy A Crate That Is Of The Right Size

To achieve more success when crate training a puppy you need to first of all purchase the right crate that should also be large enough in size to allow him to move about freely and which will also be large enough for him after he has grown to his full size. Of course, you can also choose to buy a different crate for him once he is fully grown; however, buying a one-size-fits-all crate does have its own uses.

When you begin crate training a puppy you will notice that your puppy will show a certain amount of curiosity regarding his crate and so it will pay to place the crate in a central part of the home where he can sniff it and become accustomed to his crate. Next, you should deposit all of the toys as well as his blankets in his crate and also ensure that the crate is comfortable for him so that he can spend more time in it.

Your puppy will take a certain time to get used to using the crate and so, when crate training a puppy you need to always exercise patience and not try and rush him too much. It is important that you also inculcate in the mind of the puppy that his crate is his second home and not some kind of jail.

In the beginning, crate training a puppy requires placing your puppy into the crate and leaving him there for about fifteen minutes and at the same time ensure that you stay well clear of the crate during this time. After that you can let him out and perhaps give him a treat and also praise him for having used the crate. With repetition, these simple steps should help you succeed in crate training your puppy and you can also gradually allow him to spend more time in the crate till he becomes very accustomed to it.

House training your puppy is a necessity because only after your puppy is properly housebroken can you truly enjoy keeping a pet in your home. After your pet starts to show that he likes to go to his crate to take a nap you can then relax knowing that you have succeeded with crate training a puppy.