BEFORE YOU START
Choose a cue for going into the
crate, such as “kennel up
TROUBLESHOOTING
MY DOG IS WHINING. I THINK HE
HAS TO GO POTTY.If you’ve withheld water at the
end of the night and pottied
him right before bed, your dog
or puppy should be able to
spend all night in his crate. But
be careful … he’ll want to potty
the second he comes out!
TIP!
For puppies, purchase a
large crate, but section it off to a
smaller area until they grow into it
large crate, but section it off to a
smaller area until they grow into it
TEACH IT:
Crate training is the process of teaching a dog to
accept a crate as a familiar and safe location. Dogs
are den-dwelling animals and a crate can become a
den substitute, helping the dog feel secure, safe, and
comfortable. A crate is useful in travel, not only to
keep your dog safe and confined but also to help him
feel secure in an unfamiliar location. When bringing
a dog into your home, a crate can give your dog time
to adjust to new surroundings and can ease the
transition from one family to another.
1• Make your dog’s crate comfortable. You might include
some bedding material from his previous home,
water, toys, a peanut butter-filled Kong, a soothing
ticking clock, and a hot water bottle. Place the crate
next to your bed for the first few nights.
2• Before bedtime, try to have your dog tired and pottied.
You may wish to withhold water for the last hour of
the night.
3• Put some treats inside the crate and allow your dog to
approach the crate on his own. (Never push a dog
toward a feared object, as it will increase his fear.)
4• Close the crate door and settle quietly, while letting
your dog know that you are still in the room with him.
5• Don’t let your dog out of the crate while he is barking,
as this would teach him to bark when he wants to
come out.
6• Instead, wait until your dog gives a few moments of
silence and reward that by opening the crate door.
WHAT TO EXPECT: The vast majority of dogs quickly
grow to love their crate and seek it out when they wish
some alone time (or a reprieve from household chaos or
children). Allow your dog this space and do not bother him
when he chooses to go in there
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