i have a 10 week old blacklab i just got him a crate are they easy to housetrain,,,im a newpuppy mom?

Question

we got his crte two days after we got him and i have breen leaving him in it at nioght and a few hours a DAY ,,,IS THAT RIGHT

Answer 1

If you plan on leaving him in a crate at night even when he's older, then yes, that's fine. A few hours during the day doesn't hurt him either. Just remember: If you put him in the crate and he begins to whine, do not let him out (unless you think he has to potty!) A good way to train a puppy to not whine and cry in a crate is to..

A. Put the puppy in the crate.
B. Leave the room or area so he cannot see you (At least while first training him. If he can see you, he'll miss you even more!!)
- If he begins to whine, do NOT let him out. If you let him out, you are only CONTRIBUTING to this behavior. The way the puppy will begin to think if you give in to him when he whines or barks is "Hey, if I whine or Bark, they let me out! Maybe I should do it more often!!"
- After maybe 30 or so minutes, once the whining finally subsides, let him out of the crate and congratulate him on being a good boy. Pet him and show him that being quiet is what will get him what he wants. Obedience is the key!
C. After a couple hours, put him back and the crate and repeat the previous steps.

If he refuses to stop whining, barking, and crying, this is what I usually do.

A. Get a squirt bottle and fill it up with water.
B. Hide somewhere in close range of the crate so that he cannot see you, but you can easily spray him with a small shot of water if needed. Putting his crate beside a door or wall and hiding on the other side often works.
C. When he begins to whine, in a strong, stern voice, say "NO." and mist him VERY lightly, with one small spray. (Seems inhumane to some, but that's what I had to do with my Shephard. And no, he's not a water-hater.)
D. Repeat step C, and eventally, he'll learn "Hey. I bark or whine, I get sprayed. Maybe I should be quiet!"
E. When he stops for at least 5-10 minutes and doesn't whine, let him out of the crate and praise him. Let him know what a good dog he is.

Any more questions? :) Good luck!

Answer 2

How to House-Train a Puppy
Difficulty: Moderately Easy

A puppy isn't born knowing that your carpet is not an acceptable place to relieve himself. Here's a relatively easy way to train him that doesn't require punishment.
Instructions

* STEP 1: Watch your puppy's behavior while relieving himself outdoors so you can detect the warning signs and intercept him when indoors.
* STEP 2: Stay outside as often as possible during nice weather so your puppy can develop a preference for eliminating outdoors. Help him develop a liking for surfaces like dirt and gravel by taking him outdoors to eliminate after eating, playing and sleeping ' or, ideally, every 15 minutes.
* STEP 3: When it's time, go straight to a predesignated area and don't leave until the puppy urinates.
* STEP 4: Tuck your puppy into a cozy crate in your bedroom at night. Dogs are den animals and don't like to soil the area where they sleep.
* STEP 5: Carry the puppy outdoors when he becomes restless in the middle of the night, and wait until he's finished relieving himself.
* STEP 6: Supply a litter box (filled with sand or kitty litter) during the night, unless you plan on getting up every couple of hours to take him outside. If you do want to take him outside, set your alarm if you sleep too deeply to notice that your puppy has started fidgeting, and carry him outside at those times.
* STEP 7: Carry the puppy outside first thing in the morning so he won't soil the floors as he walks outside.
* STEP 8: Be consistent with training. Consult a pet behaviorist if you have problems.
* STEP 9: Reward your dog with puppy treats and praise every time he successfully eliminates outdoors.

Tips & Warnings

* Corrections and punishments for indoor accidents will only teach your puppy not to eliminate around you (even when outdoors), but won't stop him from eliminating indoors when you're not around. If you catch the puppy in the act, say 'No!' sharply and carry the puppy outside.
* Avoid giving your dog the message that relieving himself is wrong. Don't rub his nose in the mess, and don't hit him with a newspaper.

Overall Things You'll Need

* Dog Leashes
* New Puppy Kits
* Pet Stain Removers
* Dog Beds
* Dog Dishes
* Puppy Treats
* Alarm Clocks
* Leather Dog Collars
* General Cleaning Supplies
* Pet Crates
* Dog Blankets
* Dog Pillows

Answer 3

yes, it's fine. my biggest advice is patience. sounds like you are doing ok; just remember they have very small bladders and might have to "go" more than you think, so don't get too irritated if they have accidents, even in the crate; with consistent training they will improve. good luck and have fun!

p.s. our dog still sleeps in his crate every night, he's two years old, and we don't plan to change that anytime soon. it becomes like a little secure nest for them after awhile. as much as possible, try to make it a normal, pleasant place for them to be. i've read that you shouldn't give them treats when you put them inside, as if they are being given some kind of "consolation" for being in the crate, and that you shouldn't let them out immediately when you come home, let them feel like it's normal to be in there.

Answer 4

Yes that is right way. Just got my dog a year and half ago and used crate with adjustable spacing. Was great because got her from pet store where they put them in crates at night, if from pet store then your dog is used to crates. Dog will also consider the crate his home.

Answer 5

anyway goodluck!honestly animals are like people they have different personalities just like we do and so trust me when i say this Ive owned 25 dogs at the same time back home in GA anyway if you cant take him outside three times a day for like the first three months or so of having him then you have really no choice i guess ! me i would definitely keep him in a cage as a punishment and when travailing on air plane you should put him in something that's at least 2 or 3 times his body mass so that he could feel comfortable.anyway goodluck!

Answer 6

Labs are not hard to train at all, I have a German Shepard/Lab mix and he was really easy to train, now I have two smaller dogs that are smaller and they are crate trained and it was really easy sicne you are doing it from a puppy!

Answer 7

thats perfectly fine. we have a german sheperd thats 4 months and we contacted a trainer to potty train him. we were told to keep him in his kennel at all times. meaning whenever ur not playing with him and such, but everytime u take him out of the kennell bring him straight to the bathroom.

Answer 8

Sounds like you are on the right track to me. That is how we trained my pup and I think she would sooner explode now than pee in the house. She likes her crate... goes in there and snoozes.

Answer 9

yess my dog is a lab, rott and a collie cross
and mines got trained within 2-4 weeks so i think so

Answer 10

that is fine as long as it's not too many hours