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Puppy Crate Training
Puppy Crate Training for Puppy Dogs
The foundation for crate training is based on the principle that puppies will avoid soiling in their immediate sleeping/living area.
It is important that the crate is the right size for your dog, if too big your puppy may soil in it. The crate should be big enough for you puppy to stand up, turn around and lie down with water bowl.
When unsupervised puppies should be restricted to their crate. Never confine your puppy to its crate for more than 2-3 hours at one time.
At regular intervals your puppy should be taken to a designated place outside to relieve itself. The owner needs to anticipate when a dog will need to relieve itself.
As an approximate guide a puppy should be taken outside after they wake up, after they eat, after playing and throughout the day at least every 3 hours.
As your puppy relieves itself use words like "hurry up" then praise them. Soon your dog will learn the command "hurry up" means to relieve itself. It is important to praise your dog after it eliminates in the designated spot so it learns that it is doing good by going in that area.
Never scold your dog for mishaps, it is not their fault but the owners fault for not supervising them close enough.
Tips:
- Set an alarm to remind you to let the puppy out to relieve itself.
- Exercise your puppy before confining them to their crate.
- Anticipation - A puppy that suddenly sniffs the ground intensely is usually signaling that it is looking for somewhere to relieve itself.
- Put the puppy crate in a busy environment such as the kitchen, so not to feel isolated.
- Never confine puppy in crate for punishment.
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