2007-03-23 14:27:09 · 13 answers · asked by CiNDi 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Here is a link that thoroughly explains crate training:
http://www.inch.com/~dogs/cratetraining.html
Good Luck!!!
2007-03-23 15:43:25 · answer #1 · answered by Shepherdgirl § 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That is when you buy a small wire crate for the dog, just big enough for him to turn around in. Unless you have the dog right next to you with a leash on and can watch him..you keep him in the crate. You feed and water the dog, then about 20-40 minutes later, you take him out and walk him, hoping he will eliminate. If not, you bring him back, and try again in 15 minutes or so. You keep doing this until you have success.
Anytime you cannot watch him like a hawk, you keep him in the crate. This way the dog makes less mistakes in the house. If the dog tries to get out of the crate, put a leash on him and take him out..repetition and praise is what works in housebreaking.
2007-03-23 21:36:51 · answer #2 · answered by Eartha Q 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
People are telling you not to use a crate. But they must have not read your previous question, and are not sure why you are using the crate. The purpose of the crate for you is to help you potty train your dog. It is not bad when you use it for this purpose. Of course you don't want to leave a puppy in a crate for 8 hours, but while you are away from the house, or can not watch her, it will be VERY helpful for you. And when your puppy learns to LIKE its crate she will not see it as a jail cell. My dog is crate trained, and when it is bed time, she prefers her crate. She will go there on her own. It is comfortable, it is HER area, no one else is allowed in it, and it has a comfortable bed. To her, it is great. It is a place to relax. Once your puppy is completely potty trained, you may not have to use the crate anymore. But for now it will be a useful tool. But what is important when you start is to introduce her slowly to the crate, so she learns to like her crate. China has GREAT advice on how to do this properly. You can also read up on it yourself so you know for sure you are doing it the right way. You don't want to go too fast, or use the crate as punishment, because that teaches your puppy to resent the crate, and really Hate it. Good Luck, I hope your pup gets potty trained soon.
2007-03-23 22:10:12 · answer #3 · answered by Stark 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't like crates to be used on any dogs, but people are going to do it regarless so I might as well tell you the best way to do it. This might be long lol.
When buying a crate for your puppy you want to be sure it is the right size, In order for it to become a home for your pet the create must be comfortable. It should be large enough to allow your pet to stretch out flat on his side , stand up, and turn around. It is preferable, though , to get a crate that would be to big rather than too small.
Location is key. You want to put the crate in a quiet area of the house where there is as little traffic and excitement as possible. Place a blanket or rug on the bottom of the crate, and provide a nylaboone or hard rubber toy for your puppy to chew on.
To indruduce your puppy to his/her new crate start gradually. Encourage them to go into their house. Offer words of praise and encouragement. Leafe them in the crate for 5, 10, 15, and 20 minutes, eventually working up to half an hour of crate time.
Give your puppy a chance to relieve him/hserself before they are put in the crate. At night don't give your puppy water after 7:00 or 8:00 pm or at least one hour b efore bedtime.
In just a few days you rpuppy should look forward to spending time in the crate and venture outside of it by choice/
It's not all about crate time, allternate with time to play and time to go to teh bathroom . Once your puppy is trained he/she can be put in the crate for one or two hours at a time throughout the day during nap time or when they are alone.
Gradually accustom your puppy to being in the create while you are in another room. Never use the crate a means of punishment. Then it will be useless as a training tool.
If you will be gone for a long period of time, put you puppy in an enclosed area with his crate. Leave a pile of newspapers as far away from the crate as you can, because naturally you puppy will want to relieve him/herself as far away as possible from where they sleep.
Make sure your puppy is happy and content when he/she is inside the crate. If they are firghtened, sit by the crate and reassure your puppy the best you can.
2007-03-23 21:35:24 · answer #4 · answered by china 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I felt the same way! I am getting a puppy in less than a week and I didnt understand the crate method either :) I did some research and realized its quite simple. Dogs love having their own place to relax and chill out. So, having their own crate is good in that way. Also, dogs dont like eliminating in their "chill out" zones, so they would most likely hold it or let you know in some way that they needed to go. Overall, its just great having somthing to put them in when your gone or when you need them out of the way. I know that sounds harsh, but it really isnt :) I just bought a new crate tonight, and I think im going to get alot of use out of it. Good luck!
2007-03-23 21:32:56 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Are you talking about crate training your dog so he or she going into the crate to ues the washroom. I don't believe in this method since I wouldn't want to be locking in a room where I could bearly move in for 8 hours. Get a kiddy gate, the thing that people use to block the stairs so thier kids will not climb or fall down the stairs. Use this to block off an area in your house and put newspaper on the floor, your dog will soon learn that he or she should use that area to go to the washroom if he or she really needs to go if nobody is home to let him or her out.
2007-03-23 21:36:00 · answer #6 · answered by Wolfmanscott 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
as a pup give him just enough room in the crate to lay down.
mostly buy a big crate and put something in to divide it up. the bigger he grows the more room he gets. If he has to much room he will soil inside it. so make it if he soils he can not lay down without getting in it. this is what keeps them from soiling the area and trains them.
My "pup" ok she is 10 years old will run into her cage as soon as both of us get dressed in the morning. if only one of us gets up and gets dressed she will run to her crate stand with her head out and wait for her treat and than step out and lay in the hallway. she knows she only goes in if both of us are going away. I have also forgot to lock it for a day and when I got home 8 hours later the door was still shut and she never left it all day. she could have pushed it open with no effort
2007-03-23 21:40:06 · answer #7 · answered by G L 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You put your new puppy into a crate at night or when you are not home. It is a way of potty training the dog, because they don't like to mess up their bed.
2007-03-23 22:01:45 · answer #8 · answered by avechm 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You aren't saying what info you need? You use a crate. You put your pup in it at night and some times in the day. You feed and about 5 to 10 minutes after he eats you take him out to potty.You always take him out after a nap because they always have to go as soon as they start moving around.
What do you need to know?
2007-03-23 21:33:29 · answer #9 · answered by Dixie 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I hate the crate! If you have ever been in jail you would understand. And the crate is just like being in your cell. Different principal....but the same feeling of 'the crate' non the less.
Try thinking of some alternatives... please
2007-03-23 21:39:16 · answer #10 · answered by oodlesoanimals 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋