Crate Training Your DogCrate training is a very controversial subject in the dog owner's world but crate training your dog can be the most rewarding thing you could do for your dog and for yourself if it is done properly. Now if you find that your schedule is too busy to take the time to get your dog used to the crate then maybe a set of earplugs purchased with the crate is the answer for you. If you need him crate trained in a hurry, then you are in for a bit of a rough time but it can be done. One of the things you should do if your planning on crate training your puppy in a hurry is to get him outside and wear him completely out before you put him in the crate. If he is tired, he is more apt to sleep and not kick up a fuss. He should have also gone potty so that both bladder and bowels are empty. Place a favorite toy into the crate or a piece of clothing that you have worn recently and have not washed. Make sure it is an old shirt, because if it is a new one you may never wear it again especially with young pups. They tend to chew on everything. Take your crate with your dog inside to your bedroom and place it near your bed. If the dog cries during the night just poke your fingers through the holes so that the dog can be reassured that you are still there. If your dog doesn't settle down after a while, take him out and take him to where he usually goes potty. Don't play with him and keep this excursion at a very low level. Bring him back to his crate again and place him inside. This way he'll soon realize that nighttime is not play time. Once you have gotten through two or three nights of this routine, your puppy will quickly catch on that this is bedtime and he's expected to sleep. Once you have accomplished this, you will have done the biggest favor you could have for both you and your dog. Built by Text2Html |
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