Can anyone share helpful information about crate training a puppy?”
Here are modified versions of two articles I wrote on crate training and house breaking. They kind of go hand in hand, so I included both. CRATE TRAINING WHY CRATE TRAIN? Crate training is an excellent way to housebreak your puppy and control it’s sometimes destructive puppy behavior, like chewing on your furniture! Crate training assists in housebreaking by using a dog’s natural instinct to not soil it’s den. Some people may think crate training is “cruel”, when in fact, crate trained dogs enjoy their crate as a safe, quiet place to retreat when they are tired or want to be left alone. Further, crate training assists you in training your puppy to avoid undesirable behaviors when your puppy can’t be watched and ensures that your puppy gets the rest it needs. Probably the most compelling reason for crate training your puppy is in the event your dog requires care from a veterinarian. Having your dog at ease with being restrained to a crate may someday make the difference in your dog’s we
