Crate training a puppy is not difficult, but it does require constant effort. Successful crate training can pay huge rewards for both puppy and owner. Properly crate trained puppies tend to be more secure and are easier to manage. Crate training plays an important part in your puppy's development.

Crate training a puppy is a very useful method for housebreaking any puppy. Keeping the mood light and fun will make life that much easier when it comes to crate training a puppy.

Crates And Crate Training

When choosing a new crate for your puppy, it's worth keeping in mind that crates are also pieces of furniture that may be in your home for a long time. Getting the crate size for your puppy is important, too small and the puppy will be cramped and uncomfortable, too big and they will tend to soil in corners opposite their bedding. Puppies should be made to feel that the crate is their special place; somewhere they can be safe and secure when they need time out. Puppies generally prefer wire crates because they can easily see what's going on around them.

Use Toys When Crate Training A Puppy

If your puppy is finding it difficult to sleep in its crate, give him/her a chewy toy at nighttime, this will keep them occupied till they fall asleep. When leaving your puppy alone in its crate for long periods, always remember to leave him/her some of its favorite toys to play with. Try making your puppy's first introduction to its new crate a fun activity by placing its favorite toys in the crate. Toys can help distract your puppy while they get used to their new crate.

Potty Training Made Easy With Crate Training

Always phrase your puppy when they potty outside and again when they return to their crate. Make potty training fun and rewarding, never punish your dog when he/she has an accident in their crate. Quietly clean up any mess from their crate, as fuss, may be misunderstood by your puppy as attention and fun. Record the times when your puppy likes to potty, e.g. in the mornings, after meals, when excited etc, then use these times to encourage your puppy to go "potty" outside.

Crate training a puppy in a fun environment makes life easier for everyone evolved. Puppies may resist crate training and their crate at first, but it will be worth it in the end. One of the major goals of crate training a puppy is to teach your dog that his or her crate is their special place where they can feel safe and secure. While crate training a puppy is not difficult, you'll need to be persistent.