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Housetraining Tools How To Best Use A Dog Crate
Crates are an essential housetraining item that most puppy owners find incredibly practical if used correctly.
A crate is not a prison or a cage. Rather, it is a comfy den, and no dog wants to poop in his comfy den. That's what makes the crate such a good investment: You are using the dog's own natural instincts to help him understand where you want him to do his important business.
Crates work well because a dog or puppy does not want to soil his bed or immediate area, so providing that you don't leave your dog crated for unreasonable periods, you can use a crate to educate your puppy to wait until you take him outside.
To be effective, the bottom of the crate should be covered in bedding, otherwise the puppy will assume that anywhere other than the bed is OK to use as a potty, and that habit can be a hard one to break.
The size of the crate is critical to its effectiveness. You'd think that your pup would want a nice, big crate, but in actuality, the den should be small and cozy.
In the beginning stages of housetraining, the crate needs to be only large enough for your dog to lie down and turn around comfortably. Too large, and your pup may use a corner to relieve himself. Plastic-style crates are usually a better choice because they have more of a den-like feel for your dog.
The best option that as worked for my personal use with my puppies are of two varieties: the metal folding crate and the plastic airline type that bolts together in two halves with a metal door.
Some dogs don't like the close-in plastic type because they can be dark and not as inviting as the more open, wire type. The advantages of the folding crates are that they work well for transporting your dog in a vehicle or for taking your dog on vacation, plus they fold flat for storage.
When Choosing The Right Crate:
1) Choose one just large enough for your dog to stand up and turn around.
2) If you have a large-breed pup, buy a crate with a divider to make the crate bigger as he grows, otherwise you'll have to buy several crates as time goes on.
3) If your décor is a concern, there are many attractive crates available, including rattan, wooden and doghouse-style crates.
4) Soft-sided crates aren't ideal for housetraining because they are more difficult to clean and the smells of potty accidents can linger, causing your pup to want to eliminate there again.
5) Some folding crates come with handles or nylon bags, making travel a breeze.
6) If you're going to move the crate around a lot, get one with wheels. Wheeled crates are also great for travel.
BONUS : Housetraining Your Puppy: Advice From The Experts
Housetraining is perhaps the most obvious example of why it's a good idea to train puppies. Nobody wants stains on the carpet or the smell of pee and poop permeating the house. Yet housetraining is often overlooked or undertaken in a haphazard manner when it should instead be the cornerstone of the training process. Starting early is key, especially with toy breeds, which often have a reputation for being difficult to housetrain.
It's essential to take puppies outside on a regular schedule so they learn to anticipate potty time and hold their urine or stool until then. If you're not consistent about when you take a puppy out, it's more likely to have accidents in the house – and that's not good.
“After a puppy has the habit of peeing in the wrong place, it's hard to change its mind,” says Stanley Kissinger, a Yorkshire Terrier breeder in Virginia Beach, Virginia. “But once the pup gets the idea, it's extremely easy to train.”
With that in mind, take your puppy out early and often. Physiologically, the puppy won't be able to hold its urine for long periods until it's older, but it can learn that outdoors is the place to go.
Establish good habits by taking your puppy out on a leash and giving it plenty of time to sniff around and find just the right spot. Keep its mind on business by repeating the words “Go Potty” in a friendly tone. Stanley says that, “As soon as it potties, be happy and express that joy to the puppy. Take the pup back into the house immediately so it knows it was outside for that one purpose. It registers in its memory after several repeated events.”
A Quick Word About Lifestyle Changes
Taking on the responsibility of raising and housetraining a puppy may necessitate certain lifestyle changes, particularly for single people. If you work outside the home and like to push that snooze button to the limit, brace yourself - you'll need to get up at least a half hour earlier to allow time for your puppy to potty and play before you leave.
Should distance permit, your formerly errand-filled lunch hour now becomes time to go let your puppy out for a potty break. Moreover, forget that after-work drink with a coworker; you'll need to rush home to tend to your puppy.
When proximity prevents you from going home at lunch or during periods when overtime crops up, you must make alternative arrangements for getting your puppy out. Hire a pet-sitting or walking service, or enlist the aid of neighbors willing to help. Whichever the case, it is imperative that your puppy gets out to potty and play during the day.
Housetraining is perhaps the most obvious example of why it's a good idea to train puppies. Nobody wants stains on the carpet or the smell of pee and poop permeating the house. Yet housetraining is often overlooked or undertaken in a haphazard manner when it should instead be the cornerstone of the training process. Starting early is key, especially with toy breeds, which often have a reputation for being difficult to housetrain.
It's essential to take puppies outside on a regular schedule so they learn to anticipate potty time and hold their urine or stool until then. If you're not consistent about when you take a puppy out, it's more likely to have accidents in the house – and that's not good.
“After a puppy has the habit of peeing in the wrong place, it's hard to change its mind,” says Stanley Kissinger, a Yorkshire Terrier breeder in Virginia Beach, Virginia. “But once the pup gets the idea, it's extremely easy to train.”
With that in mind, take your puppy out early and often. Physiologically, the puppy won't be able to hold its urine for long periods until it's older, but it can learn that outdoors is the place to go.
Establish good habits by taking your puppy out on a leash and giving it plenty of time to sniff around and find just the right spot. Keep its mind on business by repeating the words “Go Potty” in a friendly tone. Stanley says that, “As soon as it potties, be happy and express that joy to the puppy. Take the pup back into the house immediately so it knows it was outside for that one purpose. It registers in its memory after several repeated events.”
A Quick Word About Lifestyle Changes
Taking on the responsibility of raising and housetraining a puppy may necessitate certain lifestyle changes, particularly for single people. If you work outside the home and like to push that snooze button to the limit, brace yourself - you'll need to get up at least a half hour earlier to allow time for your puppy to potty and play before you leave.
Should distance permit, your formerly errand-filled lunch hour now becomes time to go let your puppy out for a potty break. Moreover, forget that after-work drink with a coworker; you'll need to rush home to tend to your puppy.
When proximity prevents you from going home at lunch or during periods when overtime crops up, you must make alternative arrangements for getting your puppy out. Hire a pet-sitting or walking service, or enlist the aid of neighbors willing to help. Whichever the case, it is imperative that your puppy gets out to potty and play during the day.
