The Dodo spoke with Irith Bloom,a certified professional dog trainer and owner ofThe Sophisticated Dogin Los Angeles, to get tips for crate training an older dog. Can I crate train my older dog? Any dog can be crate trained, whether they're a puppy or an adult or even a senior. But ...
As stated before, the truth of the matter is there’s very little difference between crate training a puppy and an adult dog. It will usually just take more time. Why? Because an older dog may be scared of a crate, because they learn less quickly and because they’re sometimes slower t...
Every dog is different, and crate training may not work for every dog and pet owner. Some dogs come to love their crate and rest in it even with the door open. But some dogs are anxious in nature and would always feel miserable in a crate. In case of the latter, consider other opti...
Whether you have a new puppy or an older rescue dog, crate training should be part of your training program. It’s not only useful for keeping your dog safe when you can’t supervise, but it can become a source of comfort and safety in your home. Make sure you get the right size ...
Progress slowly and do not leave your dog’s side. You’ll know you’re doing it right if your dog stays happily engaged with their toy or food puzzle, rather than whimpering or acting anxious. If your puppy struggles to meet the goals, try increasing the value of their toy or fo...
Crate training and meeting a puppy’s daily needs Puppies (and dogs) have certain needs which must be met, daily. The needs of a young puppy, and those of an older dog, differ – with a puppy’s needs being far greater. Each day, a puppy will need to be taken outside to toilet ...
14. Talk to the Dog When Crate Training Some new puppy owners swear by talking to their puppies while they are in their crate at bedtime as part of crate training. For example, if your puppy seems anxious or distressed when you put them in the dog crate at bedtime, get into bed butta...
Unlike older dogs, puppies can't hold their bladder for too long.It’s one fact that every dog owner should be aware of, if not already familiar with. That means when they drink water, they need to relieve themselves soon after that. ...
Whether you're bringing home a new puppy or an older rescue, housebreaking is probably top of mind. One of the main benefits of crate training is that it can help with housebreaking. When a dog is crate trained, they learn to hold their bladder and bowel movements until they are taken ...
Don’t leave your dog in the crate too long. A dog that’s crated day and night doesn’t get enough exercise or human interaction and can become depressed or anxious. You may have to change your schedule, hire a pet sitter, or take your dog to a doggie daycare facility to reduce th...