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This is the next step in puppy crate training.You want to start closing the door for short periods of time, when your pup gets used to going inside and outside of it’s crate.  Start with staying in the room with your puppy for short periods of time while praising him for being in the crate.After that begin to leave the room and come back to place a goody through a slot in the crate to praise your pup for remaining in the crate.

You will then want to gradually extend your time out of the room to get your puppy used to you not being there.  Some puppies will scream there heads off when you close the door, this is normal and should just be ignored.  If you open the door when your puppy is screaming or whining then it just teaches them that all they have to do is scream and you will let them out.

Remain patient for the time when your dog is queit inside the crate, and then open the kennel door.Your dog will eventually start to like the crate while calming down inside and cease the hollaring.I realize that is it difficult when your small pup is whining to get out, do your best to not give in and you’ll be happy you did.   Puppy whining is definitely one of the harder aspects of puppy crate training.

Most puppies learn to love their crates in a very short time and you will see them going in on their own to take rest or take a nap.Don’t forget, the kennel should not be employed as a place to punish your puppy.To have your puppy love it’s crate and be safe and secure inside is your main goal.  You also never want to leave a puppy unattended in your house for any period of time.

Most puppies are very mischievous and will quickly start exploring things that you don’t want them to.This can be problematic for your puppies, and a nuisance to the owners as well.  If you have to do something in the house and can’t keep an eye on your puppy, such as taking a shower, just put the puppy in the crate for a short period of time.

Immediatley take your puppies outside and let them use the bathroom after they have been in the crate for some time.When your pup uses the bathroom outside, make sure to begin praises it right at that moment.Your need at this time is to let your puppies learn that this is what you want them to do.

Here you can use another command such as “Good Potty”, “Good Bathroom”, or “Good Outside”.Your dog should begin to link this command with relieving itself outside.Bring your pup back inside the house when it is done.  Remember puppies can only go so long without using the bathroom so repeat this process frequently………consistency counts when puppy crate training!!!

Now that you have your crate, the other things that I would recommend to get before you start your puppy crate training are some toys, a mat for the bottom of the crate, an odor neutralizer (available at most pet stores) and some puppy treats. You want to get some safe toys to put in the crate with your puppy so that the puppy feels more comfortable in the crate. You want your puppies to like being in the crate, therefore don’t use it as jail when they do something bad.

Toys in the crate should be screened to only very safe toys that your puppies will not splinter apart or swallow. Most of the commercially available dog toys are acceptable such as the hard rubber toys or pressed bones. You should not use toys with stuffing, or that have a squeaker inside! These can be a choking hazard to you puppies because they break apart real easy. One thing that you can do is to buy a kong and put some cream cheese, peanut butter, or puppy food inside. This will help your puppy adjust to the new crate and help to keep them quiet in the beginning stages of puppy crate training.

Buying a mat for the bottom of the crate is just to give your puppies a soft place to relax on while inside the crate. You might want to get something that is no bother to disinfect, and something that your puppy will not chew to pieces.

The odor nutralizer should be used to wipe up the area of carpet or flooring that your puppy went to the bathroom on. The part of your rug or flooring that was used as a bathroom, can be easily cleaned by this. This will remove the odor from the urine or feces so the puppy will not be attracted back to use that area again. Some standard house cleaners include ammonia and therefore are bad for sterilizing the area and might attract your pup again to the scene of the crime.

An assortment of things can be used by you as treats for your dogs. Most commercially available treat will work just fine, with organic and all natural being more readily available today I would recommend to go that route. It is healthier for your pup, specially in it’s ample growth stage. You want to start your puppy crate training by tossing a few treats in the cage and giving your puppy a command such as “Crate” or “Kennel” as it goes in after the treats. This will entice your puppy to go in the crate and look forward to it’s reward. Your puppies should start to begin to get enthused about going inside their crates beacuse of realizing that crate relates to getting treats.

When you use a command to associate your puppy with going into the crate, your puppy will eventually learn what you want it to do when you say the command. When you use a specific word for you puppy to go in the crate, it should quickly realize what you want it to do when you give the command. When it’s time for your puppies to go in their crates, you can say the magic word that you have selected and they will enter on their own and wait for some puppy treats.

When starting the process of puppy crate training you have to remember that your puppy would love to do nothing more in the world than please it’s owner, “YOU”.  You must take the proper steps in the correct order to “help” your puppy understand what you want it to do  (NOT PEE OR POOP ON YOUR CARPET!!!!). You shouldn’t assume that your pup will telepathically, just know what you want it to do when you put it outside.

Your puppies probably have the capacity to learn much more than you give them credit for, fast than you think if you educate yourself on proper training.   And I DO NOT mean waiting until it pees or poops on your rug and then rub it’s nose in it. You must not correct your puppies for using your carpet as a toilet unless you see it while it’s doing it.   Pups don’t have the mental capacity to realize what you are scolding them for that happened in the past, and you wind up confusing them. If you don’t see them in the act, you can’t punish your pup and think it will do any good.

Selecting A Crate

The first thing you want to do in puppy crate training is select the proper size crate. The kennel should be just large enough for your puppies to turn around and stand up in and no larger. You could have a preconceived notion that your puppies need more room to move around and play so they don’t feel confined. Thinking like a human again! It is fine, it’s commonplace that us humans think like that, but your dog doesn’t.

Remember how they don’t like to relieve themselves in their den??? Well if you permit your puppies to have too large of an area, they might use one side for a toilet and the other for resting.  Most of the commercially available puppy crates are sufficient for puppy crate training. The off white plastic or pvc crates (color is not an issue but I like to refer to this so people know what I’m referring to) that contain wire doors and locks.   They also double as doing a good job of keeping dirt and pet hair inside the crate and not in your house.   If you’d rather buy a larger size so that you don’t have to keep buying crates as your puppy grows, that’s ok, just get one with an adjustable divider so that you can expand it as your puppy grows.

Crate training is hailed by some as an amazing blessing. Others view it as cruel and inhumane, refusing to even consider the possibility. It cannot be denied that there have been instances where crate training was done improperly and caused harm, but when done correctly it is an excellent training tool that provides your dog with his own safe environment.

Crate training, when done correctly, is not only  humane, but can even be enjoyable for your dog. Crate training was never meant for caging or confining your dog just because it’s bothering you at the moment and you just don’t want it around. Crates are also not meant to be used hours on end, locking your puppy or dog away and only letting it out when you feel like giving it attention. It’s true that crates can be effective in keeping your dog out of danger when you can’t see what it is doing, but excessive use of crates for this purpose is not good.

With proper use, there are many benefits to crate training. It is an effective aid in house breaking as a dog will not soil in a small area it cannot leave. Utilizing the crate will also prevent your dog from getting in trouble when you are away, either by destroying things that will leave their families unhappy or getting into things that could harm or even kill them. It also directly benefits your dog by giving him his very own safe place to go to for comfort.

Descendants of wolves, dogs are naturally “den” animals. The den, or crate, will make your dog feel more confident and comfortable. Once your dog is used to going to the crate, he will go there happily when you tell him to, because it is like his own little house within the house. And when it comes up against situations that are uncomfortable, this safe “den” can provide a sense of safety and security. Properly done, crate training will teach your dog that the crate is also his safe zone and when frightened or upset, your dog will go to it for comfort.

Another benefit of crate training is that it will help establish boundaries for your dog. But for this to work, the crate should never become a punishment and should never be used in a negative way. When you are away from home and you crate your dog, it learns where it needs to be when you’re not there. They will become so comfortable with the crate and the known expectation, that they may even go to it on their own when you are away, and stay in it on their own even if the door is not locked.

Yet, despite the proven success of proper crate training, the dog owning community remains divided on whether it is a blessing or inhumane. If you choose to crate train, be sure to purchase a quality crate that is the proper size, your dog should be able to stand up and turn around in it, and take care not to over-use or abuse this valuable tool. Proper crate training will help you to rear a well-trained, happy dog that you and the entire family will be love and cherish.

Trying to house train your pet can be one of the most difficult things an owner can go through.The first job after you get a dog is to decide as how you are going to proceed with its training, but first and foremost is house training.One positively effective method is crate training, so be sure to keep it in mind.

Deciding on the correct crate involves a lot of factors.Get one that’s the fitting size for your puppy, and that will still fit it when it ages into a full grown dog.  It is also important to consider the materials the crate is made from, in order to make the dog feel comfortable.

The placement of the crate is also integral, so that the dog doesn’t get sad. If you put it in an isolated, dark area, the dog will be anxious and frightened, which is not ideal.
Permit the dog think positively of the crate!
Your crate will come in useful for many varying circumstances when you need to put the dog away.

Anytime you are concerned for the dog’s safety or want to stop it from getting into trouble, or just messing up the house, it would do you well to get a crate to put him in safely.
That air of safety will sink in to the dog, and they’ll like the crate.
As a result, you can keep it from getting into trouble and hurting itself, as well as sustaining your home in great shape!

People house training their dogs swear by the crate, so it’s  absolutely something to consider.
As a rule, dogs despise having their bed and their bathroom in the same place, which is where it comes in.
Because of this, your dog will not defecate in the crate, and learn to hold in its bodily excretions until it can leave the place it sleeps.
However, you also need to make sure your dog isn’t holding it in longer than needed.
Younger puppies early in their training will have a diminished ability to hold it in, so be particularly cautious.

Make sure that your dog feels good about the crate, so that it doesn’t feel brought down by itscontainment, and will be happy. Place objects it adores, like food and toys, in the crate. As a result, your dog will associate the crate with things it enjoys, and will feel a lot better about remaining in there.
Crate training is something that functions a lot better the younger you start it in the dog’s life.
Your dog will better be able to stay in the house without messing things up, as well as eating things that are healthy for it, allowing you to leave the house.
While there’s some energy involved in getting your dog acclimatized to the crate, the end result is well worth while.

If this is your first time potty training a puppy, then you need to remember that things are going to get a bit messy in the near future. In order to prevent your home from becoming a war zone full of "landmines" and "acid pools," you need to stock up on these basic items to help you survive the training process:

Stain and odor removers
These are one of the first things you need to get during the potty training process. It is inevitable that your puppy is going to have an accident in and around your home, and it will remember that spot unless you quickly scrub away the spots and stains. It is very important to get rid of the scent as well, so be sure the cleaner you use can also get rid of odours.

Un-needed newspapers
These can serve three purposes. Firstly, they can soak up the urine or help you gather up feces. Two, they can serve as the bedding of your dog. Thirdly, these will serve as fillers for your dog potty during the potty training process and afterwards. Just make sure not to mix two and three together. Even if the paper a dog sleeps upon is kept clean, the dog will be reluctant to excrete on whatever it slept on.

Pretreated potty training pads
Chemically treated pads from your local pet store can be purchased if you really want to make the potty training process easier. The chemicals promote a dog to do its business if it sniffs it, and it can help ward away the smell of feces and urine. Expect to spend much more money on it than old newspapers, though.

Crate or cage
If you happen to be potty training a puppy, then will you need to keep a cage or crate that matches the puppy's size and gives it some room to move around in. As mentioned previousely, dogs do not like to excrete where they sleep. Keeping them in a crate or cage as you sleep or leave the house forces them to hold in it, disciplining them and allowing you to steer your attention away to other matters like sleep and work.

Patience and vigilance
Even if you have got a cage or crate that you can use, you will still need a lot of time and attention to make sure the potty training process is successful. All the inventions in the world will not help unless a human hand is there to guide the puppy through one of its first lessons in life.

Keep all of these in stock while potty training a puppy and you will be able to quickly and effectively get the job done within a matter of days!