Crate Training

Sometimes sticking a puppy in a crate can seem really harsh... But it depends on the way you train your puppy to like it.

The crate should be a positive thing, that you can put your puppy in when you are away or he can be in it while you drive. Make sure your dog actually wants to go in the crate. Put some treats, toys, and bones in it. Have him willingly walk into it. Some dogs may just not like it, that's OK.

Your dog should think of it as his bedroom. Not his bathroom! Make sure he can only sit, and lie down in it.

Crates are only for sometimes. I would never have even a grown dog in a crate for 3 hours nonstop. Your puppy should only be in it for 2-5 hours a day, taking him out every hour to use the restroom. Once he is able to be home alone, you don't really need a crate unless he loves it like crazy and can't let it go!

Crate training is usually not hard and doesn't take very much work, just make sure your dog is happy and comfortable!

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