I really dont wanna crate train my 7wk old pit pup is there any other reason besides peeing,crapping all over?

Question

Hes had his 1st shots and i take him out alot and treat him gracefully after every movement.is this not a good way to train him?

Answer 1

They feel comfortable and safe after a while in crates. Dogs decend from denning animals that spend much of their in the relative security of their lairs. If you can't give your pup a puppy proof room, a crate becomes even more essential. it keeps them from stalking electrical cords, because puppys are so curious they are bound to find mischeif (or danger) when you are away. besides coming home to a safely cratted puppy is much nicer than coming home to teeth marks on the table legs and a soiled carpet. The best place for a crate is in a puppy proof room. Then caring for your puppy works the same principle as caring for a human baby. Picture the dogs room as a nursery and the crate as a crib, playpen, and carseat all in one.

Answer 2

Ok as a canine behaviorist and trainer and American pitbull owner and breeder, let me tell you I get this question a lot. Just in case you don't know this, dogs, just like thier ancestors are "denning animals", meaning they thrive when they have a small enclosed area that they can go into and call home. A crate provides that same safe feeling in the house as a small cave would do in the wild. Think of it like your bedroom is to you.
Not just that but a lot of dogs do what is called "self crating" which is where they will hide under your coffee table, computer desk, or bed. They crave the small spaces. Go ahead and provide it.
Most people I see with "Problem Dogs" are people that feel guilty about crating thier dogs. They don't want to "put the dog in a punishment area"; but it itn't one. Not just that but when your puppy starts distroying your house, chewing on your stuff,(and don't think your puppy won't make mistakes like that) who will you blame? The puppy, that's who. Just like everyone else does. And who's fault will it really be? The owner's. Because you set up the pup to fail at being a good dog.
My personal advice is this, crate him now while he is young. Be strick, but fair. That way as he matures and slowly proves to you he can be trustworthy, you can allow him more and more supervised time out of the crate. And for God's sake PLEASE get him professionally trained!!
The pit bull is my breed, and I see WAY too many out there in the hands of people who don't know what they have. Read, learn about their history, go to an A.D.B.A. show. Meet other pit bull owners. Get your dog his Canine Good Citizen award. That way when someone says to you that all good pitbulls are dead pitbulls, you can prove to them that your dog is the most well trained dog they have ever seen.

Answer 3

I think treating him gracefully after each movement is wonderful and keep doing that. He will learn from that. Crate training will teach him not only to sleep well at night but also to respect his environment. He won't bark or mess where he lies. You will be able to travel with him and not have to worry when you stay places. You will be able to stay in Hotels with him and by your friends. It will have many advantages for you and you won't be harming you dog at all. Not to mention a worry free home. As he grows he will learn not to chew things also. Make sure he has toys to play with in the crate. That's one of the most important parts. Dogs love toys. I know my pit loves the kind of toys that have ropes. And he loves balls too. I play catch with him all the time. He's so smart. Hope this helps.

Answer 4

Dogs/puppies tend to look at crates as a safe haven a den and feel safe and secure there. It is also a good way to make sure your puppy is safe if he can't be supervised.
Another good reason to crate train is dogs/puppies that have been crate trained are less stressed and better able to cope if they need to stay at the vets, be kenneled or need to be confined due to injury or illness.

Answer 5

Crate training can be very good for you and your dog. It gives your dog a place that is all their own, like their own little den. It also helps if you ever have to leave your dog at a kennel or the vet, it won't be as traumatic for them if they are used to sleeping in a crate. I have two crate trained dogs and I was reluctant to do it at first. I thought it was mean, but my dogs like their "den" and go there anytime they want to rest quietly. Make sure they associate the crate with relaxing and rest, not as a punishment and make sure they still get plenty of exercise.

Answer 6

Crate training is a great thing for puppies and dogs. its not just about housebreaking. Crating stops unsupervised chewing, bad behavior and gives a dog of any age a place of their own. I have 5 labs all of them sleep in crates, not because they have to because they want to. If they dont feel well or want to be alone they to their crates. When they get in trouble they hide in the crate. When they get scared, nervous, or over excited we put them in the crates. They feel safe there. So there is really more to crate training. Not to mension your carpets, shoes furnature and couch will thank you for it too when the teething stage really gets started.
If you want some help in training for housebreaking and such I have some links on my website that will help. burdicklabradors.com helpful links page under training.

Answer 7

Very good way- however don't feel that a crate is a bad thing, they will need discipline and crating can be a perfect way to show them you are the boss. You are not hurting them when you do this, they don't like to go potty where they lay so that also teaches them control. We were able to build a very large area that we put papers on one end and a fluffy blanket on the other when we need him to be confined for discipline (such as chewing on things or getting into the garbage) we would put him in his area. They learn fast.

Answer 8

crate training is great because you wont be able to take him everywhere and having the run of the house can be a disaster . thats really the only time my puppy is in the crate unless she is tired thats where she goes to be alone her "quiet time"