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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.

One of the most common issues with dog owners is puppy crate training.   If this is you don’t feel bad, give your self some credit for taking a step in the right direction.   Some dog owners just feel that it is something that they have to live with, having a new puppy, and the dog will eventually “grow” out of it. I think, this is lazy behavior!   If you are going to take on the responsibility of owning a dog, then you MUST learn the proper ways to take care of it, PERIOD!

In today’s environment, especially with the internet, there are too many opportunities for you to acquire the knowledge of the exact ways to take care of your brand new puppy. Let’s try and move on in the right direction now. You might not do all things correct, but what is most important is that you are moving in the right direction. With acquiring the knowledge of any new system, patience is required, for certain with the new addition to your household.

Now, let’s get started with some basics of puppy crate training. We will start with why you should use a crate to house break your puppy. In the wild wolves use an enclosed area to grow their young called a den and this is where dogs are similar. Spending their puppyhood this way results in them being relaxed and secure in a den. When canines grow up a little they choose a cave or tree stump to get some rest as opposed to being out in the open and exposed to predators. Whether this be a whole in a mountain or a large tree, it gives a sense of comfort.

It is also the dogs natural instinct to keep his den clean and not use it for a bathroom. This instinct by itself is a thing that we as men or women can use to our advantage when housebreaking a puppy. There are a lot of people who don’t feel right putting a puppy in a crate, but you are actually aligning yourself with the wild and giving your puppy a feeling of safety in it’s den.  Puppy crate training is a safe humane way to house train your puppy quickly and effectively.

When training your puppy to learn various behaviors, a very effective and easy way to do so is with crate training. Although dog owners have differing opinions as to whether crate training is a compassionate choice, it is quite safe and does not harm your puppy if you do it correctly.

But there are certain things you must do to make sure you crate train your puppy properly. If you fail to adhere to them, your puppy could have a tragic result and perhaps even be harmed.

Step one is to introduce the crate to the puppy. Initially, the puppy might think that the crate presents a danger and may act frightened. You have to teach your puppy that there is no reason to be afraid of the crate by desensitizing them to it. In order to encourage your puppy to check out the crate on its own, position the crate in an easily-accessed area of your home. Do not try using the crate for training right away. Your puppy must learn that the crate isn’t something it should be afraid of. Try putting some treats into the crate to entice them to enter it, then compliment them when they go inside. Do not close the crate when the puppy enters, however. Give your puppy some time to become familiar with the crate before you begin shutting them in it.

It is time to start actually using the crate when your dog has overcome any anxiety about the container. Shut the door slowly when your puppy regularly begins to go into the crate of their own accord. Do this in a matter-of-fact way by just pushing the door shut and leaving. Your puppy will want to be let out, so it will most likely whine and cry. Be sure to leave the dog in the crate until it stops fussing, because you do not want them to think they can get out whenever they whine. Return and open the cage once your puppy has calmed down. Praise your dog for being good; this will teach them that it is proper behavior to sit quietly in the crate.

Acclimate your puppy to being put in the crate by doing this for a couple of days. Place some of your puppy’s favorite toys in the crate to make it a little easier on them. This can also help the amount of time spent whining, since the toys will be a distraction from boredom. Once the puppy is accustomed to spending time inside of the crate with the door closed, you can teach the puppy to go into the crate when you ask them to.

Make sure to always use the crate as something positive when using it to train your puppy. Do not use the crate as a form of punishment, as you want them to see the crate as a positive thng. Also, never leave the puppy in the crate for long time periods. That kind of behavior is potentially abusive, as well as irresponsible, and may ultimately harm your new puppy.

potty training puppies

Potty training puppies can be a lot of fun with an attitude of healthy helpfulness. Take a look at a new puppy's mental health. Try to imagine what it is like for a puppy to be exploring in the world they call home. As far back as puppies remember may only be a few minutes ago. When training your puppy, remember this when they have an accident. They want to make you happy and just as soon as that memory gets around to reverting back they'll amaze the most jaded person. Meanwhile keeps shoes up and anything else that is not a chew toy. Give positive reinforcements such as praise in that happy voice they will love. Keep a small treat on hand as a reward for proper potty power.

Accidents seen as they happen only need a tap of the shoe on the floor and a "no." Any yelling will make potty training for puppies a nervous experience. After the fact, it does not do any good to correct a puppy. Just quietly clean up. Be sure to put newspaper or puppy pads in an area indoors where it's ok for your puppy to go to the bathroom. This alternative to outdoors is always good to have just if there is a delay in getting home. If a puppy goes potty on the carpet be sure to scrub well to eliminate any lingering scent.

Crate training works for a new puppy and can help provide a sanctuary. A number of people keep their new puppies in a dog crate, while at work. While this may work for some dogs, puppies may have a hard time holding on. It may be better to allow the puppy to go to an area where it is allright to go potty. You shouldn't put puppy pads or newspapers next to a crate when you're potty training puppies. This is because of the odourl factor, because of the fact that they don't want to sleep next to bad smells.

As much as possible, keep puppies on a schedule. When potty training puppies they should go outside after meals and naps. Spending time outdoors on a daily basis also gives puppies and their people much needed exercise. Try to incorporate your trips out with puppy time. One last little tip for single people is that a puppy can attract people. Why not have a little fun with that?

Poor bladder control is the number one cause for puppies being taken to abandoned dog charities. It is often frustrating and often professional dog walkers such as London Dog Walking are often asked to give advice, so a key part of puppy care. Experts believe the best method is to use a cage. Normally a breeder will {use a cratehave used one}, and will often sell on the crate, as the puppy is used to it. This is based on the premise that dogs do not like to mess their beds and in a crate would be forced to sleep in the mess. This method also has the advantage of encouraging the puppy will try to control their bladder. Young puppies from 7 weeks or so should last around 8 hours. During toilet training, leave the puppy inside the crate when he cannot be supervised, whilst you are say bathing the children. Just prior to putting pup into the crate or taking him out of the crate, take him outside so he can go to the toilet. There should not be any water or food in the crate, just a blanket and maybe a chew toy to occupy his time. As your confidence with your puppy increases, you can leave him more and more out of the cage.
The crate needs to have the right dimensions, enough floor area for him to lie down. But not so large he could urinate in a corner. The crate is useful for the dogs whole life, so to avoid replacing crated as he grows, buy one big enough for his full grown size, with a partition that you can move as he grows.
The two alternatives to crate toilet training a puppy are constant supervision, not many people have the time for this. To do this, you need to be with pup constantly, so you can be ready when you see his pre-potty pattern, such as clawing the carpet. Then taking him directly to his potty area, then bring him straight back, having him praise and verbal clues such as “good dog”. The puppy needs to appreciate the reason he was taken outside was for the potty, nothing else, do not confuse him.

The other alternative to toilet training is put down papers or pre-treated pads, encouraging them to use these papers, often positioned in the bathroom or utility room. The pads have chemicals to attract the puppy. When you catch with their pre-toilet behavior, pick them up quietly and carry them to the pad. Praise them if they do the business. The main disadvantage with this method, is you have to transition them to doing this outside, by moving the papers closer to the door.
Potty timing, generally, pups should to go out, soon after waking and around 40 mins after having been fed.
Occasionally pups will spontaneously urinate when excited or scared, sometimes known as submissive urination. Do not punish them for this. If they are liable to this, take them for a walk, prior to any excitement, like friends coming. Or if visiting, take them for a walk, just prior to, or when you arrive. The puppy will normally grow out it after about 6 months.
To strengthen the toilet training, as in dog training, you should to use verbal clues. Great ones are simple and distinctive. Everybody in the family or in contact with the dog, such as your dog walkers and the pet sitter need to use the same words. One or a maximum of two words.
Outside: For going outside, to go to the toilet. Use a different word such as “play” if its for more of an enjoyable activity, though he may eliminate when he is there.
Potty: Do the business.
Good Dog: For praise – any.
No: When the puppy is doing something wrong, such as going in the wrong area, or inside.
Two rules:
1. Praise success always.
2. Never punish the puppy, if you do not catch him in the act of doing something wrong. The puppy will have no idea why you are punishing him.

If you see him urinating inside, carry him to the place, will often stop him, as well as reinforcing what he should be doing.

Poor bladder control is the number one cause for dogs being taken to dog shelter charities. It is often difficult and often professional dog walkers such as London Dog Walking are often asked to give advice, so a key part of puppy care. The general consensus as to the best method is to use a crate. Normally a breeder will {use a cagehave used one}, and will often sell on the crate, as the puppy is used to it. The crate method is based on the principle that puppies do not like to mess their beds and in a crate would be forced to lie in the mess. Whilst in these confines the puppy will try to manage their bladder. Young pups from 8 weeks or so should last about 8 hours. During potty training, put the puppy inside the cage whenever he cannot be watched, whilst you are say reading to the children. Just prior to placing pup into the crate or taking him out of the cage, take him outside so he can do his business. There should never be any water or food in the crate, just a blanket and perhaps a chew toy to occupy his time. As your confidence with your puppy increases, you can leave the puppy for longer periods out of the crate.
The crate needs to be right size, enough floor area for him to lie down. But not so large he could urinate in a corner. The cage is essential for the dogs whole life, so to avoid replacing crated as he grows, purchase one big enough for his full grown size, with a partition that you can move as he grows.
The two alternatives to cage potty training a puppy are constant supervision, which in today’s busy life is too difficult for most people. This involves being with pup all the time, so you can be ready when you see his pre-potty pattern, such as clawing the carpet. Then taking him directly to his potty area, then return him straight back, having him praise and verbal clues such as “good dog”. The puppy needs to appreciate the reason he was taken outside was for the toilet, nothing else, do not baffle him.

The other alternative to toilet training is put down papers or pre-treated pads, encouraging the pup to use these areas, often positioned in the bathroom or utility room. The papers have chemicals to draw the pup. When you observe with their pre- potty behavior, pick them up calmly and take them to the papers. Praise them if they do the business. The problem with this method, is you have to do a second training to doing this outside, by moving the papers closer to the door.
Toilet timing, normally, puppies need to go out, soon after waking and 30 or 40 mins after having been fed.
Sometimes dogs will spontaneously urinate when excited or scared, also known as submissive urination. Do not punish the puppy for this. If the puppy is liable to this, go for a walk, prior to any excitement, like friends coming. Or if visiting, take them for a walk, just prior to, or when you arrive. The puppy will normally grow out it after 4-8 months.
To reinforce the potty training, as in dog training, you should to use verbal clues. Great ones are simple and distinctive. Everybody in the family or in contact with the dog, such as your dog walkers and the pet sitter need to use the same words. One or a maximum of two words.
Outside: For going outside, to go to the potty. Use a different word such as “play” if its for more of an enjoyable activity, though he may go to the toilet when he is there.
Potty: Go to the toilet.
Good Dog: For any praise to give him.
No: When the puppy is doing anything wrong, such as going in the wrong area, or inside.
Two rules:
1. Always praise success.
2. Do not punish the puppy, if you do not see him in the act of doing something wrong. He will have no idea why you are punishing him.

If you see the puppy in the act of urinating inside, carry him to the place, will often stop him, as well as reinforcing what he should be doing.

potty training puppies

Old newspapers are one of the staple items you need to keep in stock when potty training puppies. The stuff is absorbent enough to handle a little excrement, tough enough to prevent the solid particles from seeping to the floor, and soft enough not to damage the floor or hurt the puppy as it settles in to do its business. You get all of these benefits from recycling yesterday's news.

Old newspaper then has quite a few roles to play when it comes to the potty training a puppy. It can serve these unique roles as:

Potty-training material
It is because newspaper is inherently absorbent and tough that it does a pretty respectable job of holding and keeping excrement. You typically put the stuff under a dog's potty grill to catch the urine or feces. Once it has done that, you can toss out the soiled stuff in the garbage can at the end of the day. Another thing, you could place the newspapers on the floor in a pinch if you have to, but try to not use this method of potty training your for long. It's possible that a puppy could grow up to be a dog that will do its business on any kind of papers left on the floor, so you must be very careful if you choose to potty train a puppy using old newspaper.

Material that can be used for cleaning
The very same qualities that make it as good potty-training material also makes it excellent at cleaning up after your puppy's accidents. All you need to do is simply place the newspaper on wet spots to soak up the pee, while you can actually pick up solid fecal matter with the paper while wrapping it up in the process. One thing to remember is not to wipe away using newspaper, because this will result in you spreading the mess all over the floor. Use it to absorb moisture and pick up fecal matter, and you won't have any problems in the soapy cleanup.

Material for bedding
Another thing you could use old newspaper for is as a sleeping surface for your puppy. Being soft and insulating, newspaper makes for a very comfortable bed for your puppy. Cover the newspaper with an old sheet or cloth to protect the newspaper from claws, and you have an affordable but effective place for your beloved puppy to sleep at night. You should replace the newspapers once a month at the very least for a fresher and less smelly surface.

And one more thing about using newspaper as bedding material: make sure not to use the old newspaper for potty-training, since dogs do not like to excrete on their sleeping surfaces. If you decide to use old newspapers for potty training and bedding material for your puppy, be sure to separate one from the other and to never use them again for another purpose.

Old newspaper is indeed a very versatile item to use when potty training puppies because it can be used for cleaning material and bedding material,. Newspaper is plentiful and cheap, meaning that you do not need to spend a lot of money while training your puppy to do its business the right way. If you remember all of this, you may just save yourself some money

Crate training puppies will enable you to use a crate for your dog when you are away from home.  Crates are also nice places for your puppies and dogs to sleep in.  Crates can make den animals such as dogs and puppies feel secure and comfortable.

Putting your puppy in a crate can also help to keep him safe and help to protect your furniture and other items in the house from your puppy urinating, chewing or other types of destructive behavior.

Dogs do not like to sleep in the same place that they have soiled, so that can be another benefit of crate training puppies. In other words, crate training can reinforce the house training that you do.

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There are individuals who believe that leaving a puppy or dog in a crate is cruel, however as long as the puppy has plenty to eat and drink and not left alone for too long, this isn’t true at all. If you can make the crate a place of safety, comfort and enjoyment, you will be successful with crate training puppies. Putting a towel or blanket in the crate will make it quite comfortable. There should also be plenty of water for the puppy when he is inside the crate.

Crate Training Puppies Basics

Your puppy should be introduced to his crate gradually. Never try to force him to go in, but tempt him with toys and treats If you put the treats or toys at the opposite end of the crate than the door, he will need to get completely inside to get them. He should be praised for going into his crate.

Never use a crate as a way of punishing a dog or puppy. Put the dog crate, if it is possible, in an area where the family spends a lot of time. Being the social creatures that they are, dogs and puppies hate being alone for long periods of time. To get your puppy used to it, start crate training puppies for just a few hours while you are there. If you do this, your puppy will not think the crate is where he has to go when you are gone.

Things To Keep In Mind When You are Crate Training Puppies

When crate training puppies there are several important things to remember. The first thing you need to remember is to never leave a collar on your puppy when he is in a crate unless the collar is a break away one. If you did, the collar might get stuck on the bars or wire mesh inside the crate. Another thing you shouldn’t do is put a dog or puppy in a crate without providing him with sufficient water. Also be sure that your puppy has gone potty recently before you crate him so that he doesn’t soil his crate.

As was stated before, dogs do not tend to soil their sleeping place. There could be a number of different reasons why a puppy might continue to soil his crate. One common cause in young puppies is that they do not have adequate bladder control.

He also may not have gone potty before being crate or maybe he drank a lot of water. It could be an indication that your puppy has a bladder condition or worms. Puppies that come from a pet store may require additional potty training due to the fact that they are often forced to urinate while crated or caged.

Because dogs are actually den animals, crate training puppies is usually not very hard. If the crate is a place of safety, enjoyment and comfort, your puppy will easily adapt to it. Just be certain that you do not use going inside the crate as a means to isolate him from the family or as a way to punish him.

To learn more about how to train your puppy you should check out the Secrets to Dog Training. You can read a review of The Secrets to Dog Training here.