| Purchasing and using a dog crate can be one of the | | | | Another benefit of acclimatizing your puppy to a |
| most beneficial things you ever do for you and your | | | | crate is the fact that crate-trained dogs are much |
| puppy. When you compare the cost of purchasing a | | | | more comfortable traveling than an un-crated dog. |
| crate to the costs that can arise to replace furniture, | | | | When your puppy has a crate to reside within during |
| carpets, toys, and other personal items that can be | | | | your trips away from home he will feel much safer |
| destroyed by a bored and unsupervised dog, the | | | | and more secure due to being able to rest in his own |
| expense of a crate can be very very economical. | | | | 'den'. |
| Why are Dog Crates so Effective for Dog Training? | | | | In much the same way this technique can be used to |
| A dog crate has been proven time and time again by | | | | alleviate the stress of visiting a veterinarian. |
| professional dog trainers to be the most effective | | | | When Should You Start Using a Crate? |
| house training tool available to your pet. Once it has | | | | Ideally you should begin using a crate at the earliest |
| been introduced to you puppy and he becomes | | | | possible time in your pet puppy's life! No matter how |
| acclimatized to it, virtually all undesirable behaviors | | | | young or old your dog is they stand to benefit from |
| including house soiling, destructive chewing, digging, | | | | being trained to use a dog crate. Most reputable pet |
| barking unnecessarily and nocturnal howling can be | | | | breeders will begin crating their puppies before they |
| trained out of your pets system. Crate training is also | | | | are even sold on to a good home, this makes the |
| an ideal method of alleviating the stress and hardship | | | | transition to the new environment substantially easier |
| that separation anxiety can bare on your dog. | | | | for your new pet. |
| When you use a crate to help house train your | | | | The most important thing to remember when using a |
| puppy you are making it remarkably easier on | | | | crate with your dog is to make sure that they feel |
| yourself to moderate your dog's negative behaviors. | | | | as comfortable and secure within it as possible. |
| As a result the need to discipline your puppy is | | | | NEVER abuse the crate, as this will make the dog |
| reduced and you are able to build a much stronger | | | | feel as if it is being punished. When used correctly |
| positive relationship with your dog that is built on | | | | your pet will thank you with endless unconditional |
| trust and mutual respect. | | | | love for making him feel safe within your home. |