Infographic For Proper Crate Training

Having the right dog crate for your mischievous pooch can be a real lifesaver.  But you may be wondering what you should know about crate training when you do finally buy an inescapable dog cage.  Relax we got you covered.  Just check out the infographic below for some quick tips and explore any point in more detail below.

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#1.  This point stresses the point of acting happy because dogs really do follow their masters when it comes to emotions.  If a puppy has an angry master then they will be much more likely to be unhappy.

#2. Familiarity is another thing that is important to all canines.  This isn’t hard to accomplish and all you have to do is add a blanket they like or a toy to their cage.

#3. Starting with the door open is an exercise to slowly acclimatize your pet to the experience of being in an industrial crate.  They might be scared at first but by using baby steps they will have more time to get used to it and will be less likely to try and get out.

#4. Pretty self-explanatory.  Bribing Fido a treat will make him more likely to stay in his home where he belongs.  Make sure you don’t overdo this though or they will expect a treat of some kind every time they go in the crate.

#5. Acting normal makes it so that there isn’t any unnecessary excitement for simple daily events like coming and going.  You don’t want your pooch all worked up every time you enter the driveway as it stresses them out, even more, when you leave.

#6. Regular bathroom breaks are essential for keeping a clean crate.  How often will vary based on the age of the dog but make sure to do your research on this matter.

#7. A lot of people make the common mistake of using the crate as some form of punishment.  If you ever want your canine to get used to being in their home then you should never make him feel bad when he is inside.  This will make him associate his home with negative emotions which you surely don’t want.

#8.  Making sure that the product you buy fits your pooch well is essential.  If it’s too small then they will be uncomfortable and hate being inside.  On the other hand, if it’s too big then they will be more likely to go potty inside.  Dogs won’t go potty if there isn’t a lot of excess space, so make sure that you get the right size.