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Dog Training Tips and Tricks 101: Understanding Crate Training

Crate training is primarily used for house training, taking advantage of your dog’s natural instincts as a den animal, wherein crate is a home for dogs to sleep, eat, hide from danger and a place to raise a family. A dog crate is a dog’s den, providing solitude and comfort in a crate, making it their own den, knowing they are safe and secure. Dog crates come in different types which include plastic called “flight kennels”, fabric on a rigid frame that is also collapsible, and metal pens. It comes in various sizes, colors and can be bought at most pet supply catalogs and pet supply stores.

There are many things you need to know about crates and crate training, because it should not be used though as a form of punishment, otherwise the dog will have fear in it. Leaving your dog in the create for too long is not good for your dog, because your dog won’t get enough exercise and human interaction causing them to become anxious and depressed. Changing your bonding schedule, hiring a pet sitter or taking your dog to a daycare facility decrease the amount of time they spend in their crates, making a fun environment and creating the eagerness for them to relax and sleep afterwards. Puppies under six months and below should not stay in their crates for more than three to four hours at a time, because they can’t control their bowels and bladders for that long. Gradually crate your dog until you know that they won’t be panicking, until they can eventually just volunteer to enter the crate.
