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08-22-2005, 09:44 AM | #1 |
Donating YT 3000 Club Member | How do I crate train my dog? Answer: Crate training is a great way to help your dog feel comfortable and secure while you are away and will protect your house from damage caused by anxious pups. When you are gone dogs can either sleep or get in trouble. If you limit their options by providing a site where all they can do is sleep, you will save your house and protect your pet from harm. Here are some ideas to help your dog make the adjustment to their crate: Get a crate of adequate size (large enough to allow your dog to stand and move comfortably) to accommodate your dog. Place a towel in the bottom of the crate to keep him warm. Give your dog appropriate toys (chew toys, kong, etc) to play with in the crate. Always feed your dog in his crate. At first, just get him used to going in the crate without closing the door or leaving him. Start by leaving him alone in the crate with the door closed for a few minutes and gradually build up to leaving him for several hours at a time. Don't make a big deal of coming home. Don't rush to let your dog out of the crate or he will look forward to the event too much. Let him out of the crate only after he has been quiet and calm for a few minutes. For more information about crate training, ask your veterinarian about AAHA's Crate Training behavior pamplet. http://www.healthypet.com/faq_view.aspx?ID=50&sid=1 |
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08-22-2005, 01:51 PM | #2 |
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| It's very useful info. Thanks for posting it. |
08-25-2005, 11:13 PM | #3 |
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| I need help figuring out if the "crate" I chose is going to work? I'm currently using his traveling bag, Sherpa. He loves it. He sleeps there during the day on his own accord and I dont zip it so he can get out whenever he wants to. However, since I'm currently training Prince, he barks uncontrollably when I leave him there overnight. He whines until I pick him up. I don't know what to do because I'm scared he'll wake up my father. I think that using the traveling bag is a good idea because he likes being there and there's no room for him to do his business. What should I do? |
08-26-2005, 02:50 AM | #4 |
Banning Thread Dictator Donating Member | That is useful. Thanks. Do you still crate adult dogs, or once they prove themselves do people typically give them the run of the house?
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