There are many reasons dogs do not get crate trained, and some never do. But crate training your dog can be beneficial to both you and your dog. Crates can provide safety and comfort for your dog by giving them their own territory to retreat to. By having your dog crate trained, you’...
Crates come in different sizes and designs. Make sure to choose the right crate for your dog’s size. As a general rule, the crate should provide enough room for your dog to sit, stand, and lie down comfortably. But you also don’t want the crate to be too big. Otherwise, your dog...
Of course, puppies and kittens grow, so especially for larger dog breeds, consider your pup’s future adult size before investing in a pricy dog crate. Large crates are available with partitions for you to “shrink” to puppy size, and then enlarge the area as your puppy matures. You can...
Some dogs need help transitioning from using pee pads to only going outdoors. Whether you've just adopted an adult dog that needs some potty training or your adult dog is suddenly having accidents inside, read on for reasons why this might be happening and how to house train your adult dog...
Discover the most effective 8 ways to crate-train your puppy at night with our step-by-step guide and say goodbye to sleepless nights.
To train "go potty," which means "let's go to your potty area to do business", follow these steps. Start teaching this first thing in the morning. In the morning, you'll set your dog for success since that's the time he's most likely to go after a long night of sleep. As ...
With adult dogs, limit how much water your dog drinks before bedtime to reduce the likelihood that they will need to go out while you are sleeping. Crate training can be a valuable tool in potty training, as dogs naturally avoid soiling their sleeping area. However, you should never use it...
Ever wondered how to crate train a puppy? It's actually quite easy as long as you don't skip any steps. Here is a complete and simple guide to crate training.
You can train your dog at any age. Here are some tips for making your adult dog a happy and healthy member of the family.
Learn training tips for getting your dog to use a doggie door, including how they might react at first and how you can encourage them to embrace it.