Why should I crate train my dog? Crate training is the fastest and most humane method of housebreaking puppies. Have you ever seen a dog under a table, chair or bed? Believe it or not dogs naturally want to seek shelter, even in a house. If you don't provide it, they will create ...
How Do I Make Crate Training a Positive Experience for My Dog? Your dog should never see the crate as a place of punishment. Here's how to make the crate a happy place for your pup: Make the crate comfortable:Some dogs like a blanket or towel, while others prefer a hard surface; tr...
Why does my dog mess up my bed? GENERAL TRAINING / Yahya DZ Dogs have a knack for quirky behaviors, and one of the most baffling is their habit of messing up your perfectly made bed. While it might be frustrating to see your dog tossing pillows, wrinkling sheets, or burrowing under ...
Leave the crate open and easily accessible for your dog to choose to go in and settle on their own when not training. Fozzie Bear, as seen in the inset photo, loved napping in his crate and didn't rely on my cueing him to go there throughout the day. Positive association for ...
The single most important aspect of puppy training is that you reward and praise your puppy each and every time she does the right thing. For example: praise her when she chews her own toys instead of the couch or eliminates outside instead of in the house. The more time you spend with...
I always had the idea that crate training your dog was cruel. One of the things I learned with my new pup is that crates aren't cruel when appropriately used, and in fact, they can be an excellent tool for the average dog owner. Proper, positive crate training can provide many benefits...
: Crate training a puppy typically takes from a few days to a few weeks, depending on the puppy or dog’s age, temperament, and past experiences. How do I get my puppy to stop whining in his crate?: To stop a puppy from whining in his crate, ensure he’s well-exercised, has ...
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...
My elderly dog had spinal surgery a couple of years ago, and needed crate rest for a few weeks afterwards. The idea of trying to crate her, had she never been crated before, would be unthinkable at a time of such illness. So, we are fully sold on the benefits of crate training a ...
This is the 7th installment in my 8 part series:A guide to crate training(click to see the complete series.) This article answers the question:How to crate train an older dog. Maybe you’ve just adopted an adult dog? Or your own has suddenly developed destructive habits later in life?