The Importance Of Crate Training Puppies

Having our pets trained to the crate is not only convenient for us, but it benefits them as well. It can allow your pet to have a place of their own when they need private moments and even as an area to sleep. Crate training puppies is not difficult if you remain dedicated to the task and consistent with the training.

Kennels are an excellent tool to use when assisting younger dogs trying to learn to control their bodily functions. There will unfortunately be accidents in the process, but begin with dogs when they are as young as week seven. It is crucial to remember that the crate is to give the dog safety and security and not be a place they spend all of their time. They should learn to enjoy the time they spend there instead of dreading it.

Treats are often used to try and encourage pets to kennel however, when creating a sanctuary for them it may not be wise to include food in the process. Some of the best results have been from allowing only favorite toys and a favorite pillow inside. These are items that make it seem like a special place and do not encourage them to use the bathroom.

After a round of play they usually need a nap and this is the time to take them out for a bathroom break before placing them inside the kennel to go to sleep. Cover the kennel floor with soft sleeping materials. For very young dogs it is probably best to use towels that can be bleached and washed often.

Dogs do not like to use the bathroom where they sleep or eat. Puppies have very little to no control when they are very young and they must be watched carefully. They will provide indication of needing to go either by a squatting motion or by voicing discomfort to you. Immediately acknowledge by removing them and taking them to the grass.

For a couple of weeks this process can be extremely difficult especially during the night, but by the time they reach ten weeks the idea has caught on. This is not only to be done when they are in their kennel, but any time they give these indicators means that the time has come to take them outside. The more consistent you are the faster they will learn to go outside.

At night, taking them out on a two-hour schedule is probably appropriate. If they demand more attention than that, they may be lonely and it is important not to give in to the problem. Learning to sleep alone is important to their development and will make them a much happier and confident pet and the time will come when they will learn to love their kennel.

If you have to leave dogs in their crate for meals, then it is best to take out the food after giving them a certain amount of time to eat. Take them out about half an hour after they finish for puppies from ten weeks old to six months old. It may not be the best idea to provide puppies constant access to food, especially when training them.

As the younger dogs get older and with help, they learn to develop more control over their bladder and bowel functions. Crate training puppies help them to learn to hold these issues during the night until you can take them out and there will actually be a night without soiled beds. It also becomes important to them that they not soil the home they live in and this too will certainly make you very happy.