Dog Crate Training

Crate Training

Every new puppy owner may get versed about the benefits of crate training, house breaking and obedience training as part of the basics of dog care for their new family member. Crate training for puppy's and young dogs is one of the most efficient, effective and humane ways to house train a dog. It gives a dog a safe, secure place to be when not supervised by the owner. It is never used for punishment or confinement for long periods of time.

We think nothing of putting a baby in a crib or playpen for sleep or safety when parents aren't able to directly supervise their child. Crate training is an extremely responsible way to start a dog in a new home, and we would be more hesitant about the adoption if a dog new owner was not going to do it. There are volumes of information available on the Internet, through books, networking with other rescue organizations and shelters, attending conferences, and from veterinarians and dog trainers who specialize in animal behavior disorders.

We have a 2-year-old female Golden Retriever. We used an extra large Crate for her when she was a pup. If we had "locked her up in a laundry room" as some uninformed pet owners had recommended, we wouldn't have much of a laundry room left! She would have chewed on door jambs, laundry, baskets, etc. for fun! Instead, she was in her spacious crate when we were not home to supervise her.

She had plenty of walks with a Gentle Leader Head Collar and time outside her crate when we were home. She has learned how to be a canine good citizen in our home, what's appropriate to chew and what is not. She even would go into the crate to sleep (with the door open) when she was tired because she knew that was her special place. Now that she is older we have a much better behaving dog that has not developed bad chewing or destructive habits.

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Crate Training Every new puppy owner may get versed about the benefits of crate training, house breaking and obedience training as part of the basics of dog care for their new family member. Crate training for puppy's and young dogs is one of the most efficient, effective and humane ways to house train a dog. It gives a dog a safe, secure place to be when not supervised by the owner. It is never used for punishment or confinement for long periods of time. We think nothing of putting a baby in a crib or playpen for sleep or safety when parents aren't able to directly supervise their child. Crate training is an extremely responsible way to start a dog in a new home, and we would be more hesitant about the adoption if a dog new owner was not going to do it. There are volumes of information available on the Internet, through books, networking with other rescue organizations and shelters, attending conferences, and from veterinarians and dog trainers who specialize in animal behavior disorders. We have a 2-year-old female Golden Retriever. We used an extra large Crate for her when she was a pup. If we had "locked her up in a laundry room" as some uninformed pet owners had recommended, we wouldn't have much of a laundry room left! She would have chewed on door jambs, laundry, baskets, etc. for fun! Instead, she was in her spacious crate when we were not home to supervise her. She had plenty of walks with a Gentle Leader Head Collar and time outside her crate when we were home. She has learned how to be a canine good citizen in our home, what's appropriate to chew and what is not. She even would go into the crate to sleep (with the door open) when she was tired because she knew that was her special place. Now that she is older we have a much better behaving dog that has not developed bad chewing or destructive habits. Subscribe to the monthly version of Straght Tales delivered by email. Free coupons are included to reduce the cost of your next purchase.

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