How Do You Teach A Dog Crate Games?
Crate games are taught to a dog as a foundation for agility training. You can also use crate games to strengthen your dog’s overall training and teach him to love his crate. Add value to being in the crate by rewarding your pup for being in there, and for not rushing the door when you open it. Feed your dog meals in her crate. When you open the door to let her out, reach your arm in and give her a treat towards the back of the crate, while praising her for not rushing out. Have a release word for her coming out of the crate like OK or FREE. If your dog knows how to sit, ask her for a sit and reward him for sitting momentarily before being released. Play the “get in the crate” game with a clicker. Give your dog the command for going in her crate (I say CRATE UP) and the minute all four feet are in the crate, click and treat. If she sits or lies down without being asked, click and jackpot several treats while telling her how wonderful she is. To make it easy for her, throw the treats in
