How Do You Crate Train A Dog Or Puppy?
If you are having behavior or potty issues with your puppy or dog, read these steps for crate training. Not only will the issues cease, your pet will be happy to have a space of his/her own to “chill out” Pick out a crate. Make sure the crate is large enough for your puppy or dog to stand up all the way and turn around without difficulty in. You do not want to buy a crate that is too large, because your pet will simply potty in one corner and sleep in the other. Introduce your pet to the crate. Put her favorite toys or resting pillow in the crate and leave the door open, encouraging her to explore. Let everyone in the house know that when she is in the crate, she is to be left alone. Your pet needs her own personal space. Once your pet is comfortable going into the crate on her own, you can begin shutting the door when you need to leave the house. Our 2 Siberian Huskies actually sleep in their crates at night, allowing us to get a full night’s rest. Just make sure you limit their dayti