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A crate is a small container that you put your dog it. Putting puppies in crates allows you to keep them safe while you are out of the house. The puppy will bark and whine the fist couple of days, but soon they will get used to being in the crate. Buy a crate that is just large enough to fit your dog into, to prevent them going to the bathroom in the crate.
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What to do if your puppy stills potties in their crate during crate training?
If you were my client, first question I would ask you is in regards to the size of your crate in proportion to the size of your puppy. Unless a dog is sick or has been left in a crate for an extended period of time (more than 6 hours) most puppies will not potty where they sleep. If your puppy is in a crate that is too large for him, he will have the freedom to use the other side of the crate than he sleeps to relive himself. During puppy crate training, the crate should only be big enough for the puppy to stand up, turn around and lay back down. Some larger crates come with a divider so the crate can grow with your puppy. Also, the puppy should be in and out of his crate during the day, teaching the puppy that the crate is a safe place. For example, when you can't have your eyes on the puppy 100% of the time (doing chores, taking shower) the puppy should be in his proper size crate and should be rewarded when he enters the crate with either affection, or small treat. This will teach him that the crate is a good place to be.
How do you carte train a puppy dog?
Feed the puppy in her crate. Many times during the day, put the puppy in her crate with a food-filled toy. Let her out of the crate fairly soon when she's quiet and calm. Keep the crate near you at first so she doesn't think she's been abandoned. Put the crate beside your bed at night. Gradually over a couple of weeks, move the crate out of your bedroom and into the room where you want her to sleep.
You are getting a puppy so when you are at school or out shall you live him in a playpen or crate?
You should leave a puppy in a playpen or crate if you are going somewhere. You want to do this so the puppy doesn't go to the bathroom everywhere or tear things up.
Your puppy wines and is scared of her crate?
If your puppy is afraid of his/her crate, it could just scare s/he because of the metal or plastic (the bottom of the crate; noise it makes or it could be slippery) so put a blanket on the bottom of the crate. Also, try purchasing a Kong or toy where you can stuff it with treats. With my dog, we also put peanut butter on the top covering the hole of the Kong. This will teach your puppy that whenever s/he goes in the crate, there is a reward(:
I am getting a puppy so when I am at school or out shall I live him in a playpen or crate?
If you are getting a puppy and are going to school, you should not leave him in a playpen because he could chew on the netting. It is best to put him in a crate because it also offers a sense of security for the puppy.
Size crate for a Maltese?
I purchased a medium size crate for my Maltese puppy. It fits him right, and when he gets bigger, it will still work for him.
How big should a puppy's crate be?
The weight of the dog usually doesn't matter. But the size does! If you are buying a crate, then make sure it is big enough for you dog to stand up,turn around, and lay in. Now if you have a puppy, your puppy is probobly gonna potty in their crate. So make sure that it is just big enought to stand, turn around, and lay down in. Or they will go potty. But if it's a bigger dog it can be as big as you like. Answer: In addition to the great response above me if you have a large breed puppy you can purchase a larger crate but buy a divider to change how much room the puppy will have since large breed puppies grow very quickly. ---- How to Size your Dog for a Dog Crate. Dogs are by nature den creatures and desire a place of their own. A crate located in your home gives your dog a place to call their own. It provides them security and comfort. Dog crates come in many different sizes. To determine the appropriate Dog Crate Size, measure your dog's height and length. The best crate will allow your dog to stand up on all fours without having to bend their necks to shoulder level. The crate should also allow your dog to lie down and stretch his full body length without being cramped and they should be able to turn around easily. You do not want a dog crate that is too big either. When a dog has too much room in the crate, he/she might decide to go potty in one corner and sleep in the other. If the crate is just the right size for sleeping and lounging, the dog will usually not go potty in the same place it sleeps or lives. If you have a puppy, you will most likely want to buy a bigger size crate that will work as your puppy grows. Make sure that the crate you purchase has a divider panel. A divider panel allows you to adjust the size of the crate as your puppy grows. A divider panel solves the problem of a crate being too big. Dog crates are available in single door, double door and triple door design. Multiple doors allow you more access to your pet and their living quarters. It's up to you as to how much access you want to the crate. Most dog crates come with a free pan. A pan is usually made of durable plastic and serves as the floor of the crate. The pan can be easily cleaned if there are any accidents and for just regular maintenance. Divider panels can also come with a crate or can be an optional feature. Information contributed by the Educational Staff at http://www.bargainbuypetsupply.com
Do you give a treat to your puppy before bedtime in a crate?
no, because he'll want more treats.
Is it too late to crate train a Siberian Husky at 6 months of age?
No, it is not too late to crate train any dog at 6 months. The puppy will feel safe and comfortable if given a crate as its own personal "den."
Should you put puppy pads in its crate for overnights?
There should be no need for puppy pads. The crate should be big enough for the dog to stand up, turn around and lay down. The dog should be given an opportunity to eliminate before crating and immediately afterwards, it should not be left so long that it feels the need to eliminate within the crate.
What is the best way to house train a puppy in an apartment?
If your puppy (or dog) is in need of potty training, the best method would be to paper train him. Crate training can be used at the same time you're paper training him. While you're away, putting your puppy in the crate is a good way to keep him from wetting (or "going #2") on himself. Puppies don't like to wet themselves, and will try very hard not too. So it is important to get a crate small enough so that they don't have room to go in one corner of the crate and then be clean in another corner. You can find out more about paper and crate training in a google search. You'll get tons of helpful websites. The website in related has information of both paper and crate training in it.
Should lock your puppies cage at night?
It is not recommended to lock your puppy in a cage at night as it can cause anxiety and stress. Instead, provide a comfortable sleeping area where your puppy feels secure and can move freely. Properly crate training your puppy can help create a positive association with their crate.
