Crate training............please read rest?

Question

getting puppy in three weeks
and I am going to crate train
Some people have told me that it is helpful to also use puppy pads for the path to the door and then put a puppy pad outside so they get to know they are suppose to go outside
To me-this would deter from crate training
Any advice would be helpful-thanks

Answer 1

No piddle pads...this defeats the purpose of crate training.

Make the crate a positive environment, line it with blankets or towels for comfort. These can also be easily washed if the puppy does have an accident. Newspaper can also be used for quicker disposeable clean up.

I feed all of my dogs in their crates. This associates the crate with something positive: eating.

Make sure to take the puppy out after he eats, every time he wakes up, and during play to avoid accidents. Do not scold, hit or yell at the puppy for an accident...it is learning. Get Pet Force from http://www.frrco.com/121668 to clean up any accidents. One bottle lasts a long time.

Please visit http://www.libertydogtraining.com and let me know if I can be of any more help!

Answer 2

You are right. I made the mistake of using puppy pads inside.

Essentially you are telling your dog it is okay to go inside. You are also allowing the puppy's scent to stay in doors, further reinforcing the idea that it is okay to go in the house.

Always keep an eye on your puppy at first!! All it takes is a second of inattentiveness for your puppy to use the bathroom!! Whenever you see the tail up and the puppy sniffing around then you kow it has to go. Take it outside immediately!! Typically, a dog has to use the bathroom within a few minutes of: waking up from a nap, playing, eating or drinking. Anytime these events occur take your puppy otuisde whether it seems like they have to go or not. If you do catch your puppy going inside immediately scold them and then take them outside. Never scold a puppy if you do not actually witness them going to the bathroom inside. They won't understand why they are in trouble. If you can't keep an eye on them (i.e. bathing, cleaning etc.) then put them in their crate. Always.

The first few months are a lot of wrok and can be frustrating but your puppy should become well adjusted and trained within 3-6 months. Jsut don't start with bad habits. They are hard to break.

My Labby is 9 months old and hasn't gone in the house since I do not know when. If he does have to go he will come and put his head in my lap in a peculiar way. Your dog will communicate in some way and as they grow older you will get to know the signals.

Answer 3

Puppy Pads teach the dog that its ok to go in the house on the floor. Crate training is best. Make sure the crate is the right size. Depending on the breed it could take only days to train him.

Answer 4

Carry the pup straight outside at first, they are completely incapable of making it more than 3 steps out of their crate with out an accident when they are small, and at first, depending on how young, they will have the occasional accident even in their crate... clean it up quickly and move on. Scolding wont help when they are real small, they have no control or understanding of what you are mad about. Be consistent, be patient, praise when the bay does well.. and it will all work out just fine.

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If you start out with a crate that the pup can grow into, it will very likely be to large for him/her at first, and you dont want the pup to learn to use one end as a potty, and the other end as a bed. Use something in the crate to shrink it down until the pup grows into it a bit... cardboard box, safe keeper...Depending on the size of the crate. Make sure whatever you use, its safe, non toxic, and not to heavy.

Answer 5

I agree with you - don't use piddle pads if you're training a dog to go outside. This can be confusing for the puppy, especially once the piddle pads are removed and he/she is supposed to just use the grass. The crate training should be enough.

Answer 6

Hmmmm this is not how to cross approximately this. Keep his meals out and permit him consume, positioned it in as soon as he will get used to the crate. Here's what you do: get his FAVORITE deal with and drive him within the kennel (sounds terrible, however simply be tender) as soon as within deliver him the deal with. Praise him. Make certain the crate has his favourite toys and a relaxed blanket. Keep doing this everyday at specific instances. Eventually he's going to companion his crate with items matters like treats and toys. A puppy will have to regularly have his possess exact "den". Keep the crate open normally so he can cross in every time he wishes, no longer simply whilst you go away the residence or cross to mattress. After awhile he's going to love his crate!

Answer 7

crate training is actually very easy especially if you get them as little puppies. all you have to do is put the crate in the room its intended on being. then open it let the puppy sniff it maybe get inside but dont close it yet. then when he gets out. put him back in then close the door. the about a minute later open the door to show him that he wont be put in there and just shut up in there. then put back in there for 10 -15 minutes. and walk away. come back let him out and then go from there. since you are getting it as a puppy it will be sooo much easier to train. and at night just keep him in there with his favorite toy or something. he will probably whin the first couple nights but dont let him out just cause hes crying. that will make him think that hes allowd to be out at night and you will mislead him. crat training is very easy.
good luck

Answer 8

A dog that is trained to use paper or puppy pads is never fully house broken. The reason is the minute they become comfortable with going inside the house they'll always think its ok to do it. You want to encourage your dog to go potty outside all the time.

Crate training is a more effective method; that combined with constantly going out whenever you notice your dog showing signs of "I need to go potty" will put you on the road to housebreaking success.

Answer 9

You have to make sure the cage is the right size according to breed. when you place the puppy inside you do not want the cage to be any bigger then 1 and 1/2 size of the puppy, use a peice of card box to block of the unused part of the cage.

Answer 10

Dont use pads. That idea seems ridicukous to me. Its really not that difficult to housebreak a dog. The key is to take them out alot and if you catch them going in the house interupt them and get them right out. They catch on pretty quick. Also when taking them out of the crate get them right out. After any nap get them right out. Good luck