Crate Training Tips

Why Crate Train?

It’s very common for people to assume that crate training is cruel and that dogs don’t like small spaces, but it has been shown that dogs love a calm, safe place that they can rest in and call their own. A dog crate offers a place to train as well as a place to sleep at night. It offers security from loud noises like fireworks and thunder, and a place to snooze after a long and tiring walk.

Crate training is an important process in your dog’s life, and is really helpful with toilet training your dog, so you’ll want to make the experience enjoyable for both you and your pet. The key thing is to make sure that your friend is happy and comfortable in their crate. There are a number of things that you can do to reinforce the idea that this is a nice, safe space for your dog to be in.

Here’s 7 reasons why crate training is important for a new puppy:

Security:

Appeals to a dog’s instinctual desire for a den-like structure.

Self-confidence

Sets a puppy up for success by reducing wee and poop accidents.

Self-reliance

Prepares a pup for handling alone time.

Privacy

Serves as a time-out device for pups and owners needing breaks.

Behavioural Health

Discourages and reduces separation anxiety in many cases.

Practicality

Gets pups used to confinement that may be required at the vet’s, the groomer’s and during car trips.

Transport Device

Contains a pup if he is injured and his mobility must be limited.

Make crate training an enjoyable experience

Create a positive association with the crate using food and treats. Start feeding your dog near to the crate, and perhaps even put treats in the bedding. This way the idea of food, which is positive, will be associated with the crate.
Use a blanket. Covering the top of the cage will give it a more solid, den-like appearance, and may make some dogs more comfortable with using it.
Crate train slowly. You need to be patient with your pet, as this can be a bit of a difficult concept for them to grasp. If you rush training, it’s unlikely to stick, and this can create frustration for the pair of you.

The Fido Studio is perfect when crate training and it so much more than just an indoor dog crate. It’s the perfect compliment to your home and fulfills your dog’s natural instinct to have a den that they can call their own.

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