Article Title: Crate Training For Dogs And Puppies
Author: Cindy Heck
A portable crate is the most effective tool in housebreaking a
dog. It is good because it develop the natural instinct of dogs
to keep their area clean. The idea behind this crate training is
that, dog's natural tendency to keep his eating and sleeping
area clean is enhanced. The dog sees the crate as its hide out
and as much as possible avoid not to soiled it.
An established routine is the key to effective and successful
crate training. This daily routine will help him in establishing
a reliable behavior not to eliminate in wrong areas of the house
and to eliminate on the designated toilet area. Moreover, never
forget to reward your dog with praises and traits such as foods
and toys every time he is able to perform his toilet properly.
The difference between a crate and a confine room for puppy is
that the former is where you confine your puppy if left
unsupervised. It is ideal for a short-term confinement. Since a
crate requires no supervision, the puppy will think that the
place is his own and so he keeps it clean. Naturally, dogs are
clean animals. That is why you see that they keep their sleeping
and eating area clean. They eliminate usually a few feet away
from their home place.
Puppies should not be confine in a crate for a long period of
time because this will leave them with no other choice but to
soil their sleeping area. Crate is ideal for a short-term
confinement and should not be abused. Every 45 minutes the
puppies should be taken outside to eliminate. If he is able to
do his business, reward him with praises or treats. If the
attempt was unsuccessful, take him out again after 45 minutes
and give him few minutes to eliminate. Again, reward him if he
is able to eliminate.
Accidents cannot be avoided especially during training.
Therefore, it is normal for your puppy to commit mistake during
his crate training. If this happen, never yell or scold your
puppy. Just clean it up and ignore him when he comes to you
while cleaning his mess. This will give him idea that you
dislike what he did. Yelling or scolding at your dog will not
make him associate the scolding to his act, instead it will
cause him fear and confusion.
Keep track of the toilet schedule of your puppy. It will help
you in housebreaking of your puppy. When he is able to do his
toilet in a regular basis and pattern, you may start to give him
free run around the house for him to play and explore.
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