How To Housebreak Your Puppy Utilizing A Canine Crate

Crate training facilitates housebreaking your dog. Since dogs don’t want to sleep where they have soiled a crate can be very helpful.

Your puppy requires your constant supervision if you want to succeed with crate training. You cannot put your puppy in a crate for hours and expect him to let you know when he has to go outside. You must teach him appropriate behavior. If you must leave your dog alone arrange to return within 4-5 hours.

Your dog’s crate will be cozy if you give him some toys to chew on and a comfortable bed. You don’t want the crate to me too large. If there is room for your dog to stand up, lie down, and stretch out it should be large enough. You can purchase different size crates as your puppy grows or you can choose to buy a crate he will fit into when he is full grown. If you choose a larger crate be sure to section it off and adjust it as your puppy matures.

Let your puppy adjust to the crate a little at a time. Place a chew toy in the crate to encourage your puppy to go inside. Once inside give him enthusiastic praise and a treat. Your dog should not become distressed. If he does get upset and you remove him from his cage he will see that as a reward for his whining.

As you house train your dog you will need to keep him in his crate for most of the time. You would take him out to eat, to play and, of course, to go potty.

You should never scold your dog when he has an accident unless you actually see him in the act. Your dog must understand exactly what he did wrong or he will become confused.

Crate training works well if you set up a routine so your dog understands your expectations. Your dog must be clear on what you expect him to do. Otherwise he becomes confused and will not perform as you desire.

After your puppy has eaten put him back inside his crate for 10-15 minutes then take him outside to eliminate. When he finishes praise him enthusiastically and spend about 30 minutes playing with him or taking him on a walk.

Your puppy will need to go outside about every hour since his bladder is small in size. This time will, of course, lenghten as he matures. If you have been clear about your expectations your dog will soon learn the correct behavior and let you know when he must go outside. Through constant supervision you will soon gain an understanding of your puppy’s signals.

When your puppy is three months old he will probably be capable of going through the night without going potty. Around 4 months old your dog will be able to wait about 5 hours during the day.

Many problems can be solved with crate training. Besides helping with house training a crate can be a safe haven for your puppy and help prevent separation anxiety. A crate will also help keep your dog out of mischief.

Always give your dog positive reinforcement and don’t use the crate as punishment. If used properly the crate will help you to quickly house train your puppy and it will also become a familiar place where your dog will feel safe and secure.