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Here are 7 tips for crate coaching your puppy:

1. Begin slowly, the crate should become a safe place for your pet to me, any upsetting experiences at the start will become Problems later .

2. When you are house training dogs, preparation is essential: ensure that you have the correct size crate, a chew toy, a favourite blanket and some tiny treats.

3. Put his favorite blanket within the crate, this will help him to feel safe when he's within.

4. Put a gnaw toy inside the crate and close the door, when your dog sees the toy, encourage him to go and get it. He will get excited and almost beg to be let into the crate. Let him in and give him short period to become used to it.
Praise and encourage him in the entire process.

5. Reward him each time he enters the crate and remains there.

6. Throw small treats to the back of the crate, and inspire him to go and get them, praise him for entering the crate and remaining there. If he seems snug and remains for some time, praise him again and give him another treat.

7. When you're house training dogs and using a crate ensure that you are using it while you are at home and as a way to brace the proper “toilet” behaviour and not just as a method to escape the dog

Remember, house training dogs and puppy crate training in particular is basically for your dog’s benefit.
It gives them a feeling of safely and security and gives a place where they are safe from dangerous household eventualities. The crate also provides a strategy of safely carrying your pet in the car, on trips and to the vet or groomers.

House Training Dogs “7 more tips for puppy crate training

Here are 7 more tips for crate coaching your dog

1. Begin gently; this is for your puppies benefit. Dogs are den animals, i.e. They like to have a place that this familiar, comfortable and secure to rest, sleep and spend some time.
The goal is for your dog to come to see his crate as his den and to grow to love being in there.

2. When your dog’s not looking, tie a gnaw toy to the back of the crate! When he sees it, encourage him to go after it. He will have a great time playing “pull” with the toy and at the same time begin to feel comfortable being in the crate. Keep encouraging him while he is playing; remember a very important element of house training dogs is for you to make them understand that what they are doing makes you happy too.

3. Start with brief periods of confinement in the crate.
The younger your puppy the shorter the periods, usually no more that twenty minutes for each month of the dogs age e.g. If the dog is three months old, the confinement period should be less than 1 hour.

4. Puppy crate coaching is reliant on the principle that most dogs don't like to dump in the same place that they eat and sleep, so make sure that your crate is the perfect size, you dog should ready to stand and move around easily though not roam. If the crate is too big your dog could have sufficient space to get rid of which defeats the entire point of housetraining your dog.

5. When you let your dog out of the crate, carry him straight out side to the area you have elected as his toilet space. If nothing happens, place him into his crate and wait 10-15 minutes before repeating the method. When he successfully eliminates in his “special” area make sure to praise and reward him.

6. Allot a specific area as your dog’s lavatory sector.
He will benefit from the structure (dogs like routine) and you'll only have one area to scrub up.

7. You must ignore any grouses from your dog when he's in crate during the training period. If he whines or barks and you release him he will learn to bark and whine as every opportunity. This will make it troublesome for you to inform when there is a real problem.

.Remember, house training dogs and puppy crate training particularly is essentially for your dog’s benefit. It gives them a feeling of safely and security and offers a place where they are safe from threatening household circumstances. The crate also provides a technique of safely carrying your pet in the car, on trips and to the vet or groomers.

Andy is an engineer, part time net marketer and full time dog lover He has got a 7 years old beagle call Mortimer that get’s into more trouble than you would believe and has taught him all he knows about house training dogs

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Crate training is considered  by many to be the most effective method to house train a puppy. You will need a crate when crate training your puppy. You can’t keep an eye on your puppy all the time, so you need to confine her activity to an alloted space for a short period of time. Your puppy should stay in the crate except for when she’s playing under your supervision, eating, or going outdoor with you for a potty break.

The crate serves as your puppy’s den, which is a place where your puppy feels safe and secure, and enjoying spending time in, whether she’s sleeping, napping, or simply needs to be alone. Dogs naturally like to keep their sleeping or resting area clean, so your puppy will not like to soil her den. She will try to keep her pee and poop in until you let her out of her crate.

Choosing a crate

Picking the right size of crate for your puppy is crucial. If the crate is too big, your puppy will be able to use one end as a bed and one the other as her toilet area. This actually destruct the primary objective of puppy crate training, and certainly will impede the house training process for a few weeks!

With regard to selecting a crate, choose one that has enough space for your puppy to easily stand up, turn around and lie down. But don’t worry, you don’t have to keep purchasing new crates as your puppy grows and increase in size. You can save cost if you buy one crate that can serve as your puppy’s den until she grows up.

Buy an adult-size wire crate and partition the inside space with dividers while your dog is a puppy. Boards or wire grilles serve well as dividers. As and when your puppy requires a larger area to move around as she grows, you can remove the dividers to give more space to her. If you like, you could make a crate yourself, then replace it with a bigger one as your puppy grows.

Making the crate welcoming

Try to make the crate as welcoming as possible to invite your puppy in. You may lay a layer of thick blankets in the crate, and also place inside a chew or some toys for your puppy. The crate entrance should be invitingly open at all times, but should be securely closed when your puppy is inside.

Take note: before your puppy is fully house trained, you shouldn’t allow her to move freely in the house to prevent soiling accidents. If you let her wander freely in the house before she’s fully house broken, you’re like ‘approving’ her to do her business anywhere she wants to. Each time she does this, it’ll be easier for her to repeat her action.

Placing the crate

Whenever you crate train your puppy, keep the crate close to you. The most suitable place to put the crate is where the family members gather, for example the kitchen. Having the puppy crate near to you makes puppy house breaking easier for you, and at the same time helps to create the bond between you and your four-legged friend. Your puppy needs to feel that she’s a part of the family now, and that she’s not isolated from everyone.

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Now that you have your crate, the other things that I would recommend to get before you start your puppy crate training are some toys, a mat for the bottom of the crate, an odor neutralizer (available at most pet stores) and some puppy treats. So your puppy feels better inside the crate, I would suggest getting some toys to put in there with it. You should never put your puppy in the crate as a punishment because you want it to enjoy being in there.

Be very careful what types of toys you put in the crate because you don’t want your puppy choking on or digesting something that they are not supposed to eat. A lot of the dog toys sold in the stores are fine such as the rubbery ones or bones that are hard pressed and won’t splinter. Don’t utilize stuffed animals, or plastic toys that squeak! These break apart very easily and are choking hazards to your puppy. A way to keep your puppy pre-occupied is to get a puppy toy that is made to place treats on the inside so that your puppy has to figure out how to get them out. This will help your puppy adjust to the new crate and help to keep them quiet in the beginning stages of puppy crate training.

Buying a mat for the bottom of the crate is just to give your puppies a soft place to relax on while inside the crate. You want something that is easy to clean, but not something that your puppy can chew apart.

The odor neutralizer is used to clean up the floor in case your puppy has an accident. The part of your rug or flooring that was used as a bathroom, can be easily cleaned by this. It will discard the scent from the puppies bowel movement so it will not be baited back to the scene of the crime. A lot of household disinfectants have ammonia in the ingredients, which is horrible to use on your puppy’s accident, and could intice your puppy to the same area as before.

You can utilize an array of different stuff as rewards for your pups. Most commercially available treat will work just fine, with organic and all natural being more readily available today I would recommend to go that route. It is healthier for your pup, specially in it’s ample growth stage. You want to start your puppy crate training by tossing a few treats in the cage and giving your puppy a command such as “Crate” or “Kennel” as it goes in after the treats. This will draw your pup into the crate and get excited for it’s prize. When your puppy starts getting excited about being in the crate, it means that it is starting to put the crate and treats together as one.

When you use a command to associate your puppy with going into the crate, your puppy will eventually learn what you want it to do when you say the command. If you use a phrase or word that means go inside the crate to your puppies, then before long they will know what you want them to do. When it’s time for your puppies to go in their crates, you can say the magic word that you have selected and they will enter on their own and wait for some puppy treats.

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When starting the process of puppy crate training you have to remember that your puppy would love to do nothing more in the world than please it’s owner, “YOU”.  You must take the proper steps in the correct order to “help” your puppy understand what you want it to do  (NOT PEE OR POOP ON YOUR CARPET!!!!).   You can’t just take a puppy outside and expect it to magically know what you want it to do.

If you teach yourself the proper training techniques, then your puppy probably will learn more in a smaller time frame than you think. Waiting unitl your puppy relieves itself on your floor and then rubbing the nose in it, is not what I mean.   You cannot and I repeat cannot correct a puppy for going to the bathroom in the house unless you catch it in the act.   Pups don’t have the mental capacity to realize what you are scolding them for that happened in the past, and you wind up confusing them. If you do not see them while they are doing it a punishment just does not have the proper effect.

Selecting A Crate

The first thing you want to do in puppy crate training is select the proper size crate.   The crate should be just big enough for the puppy to stand up and turn around in and not bigger. You might wonder if your puppy needs more space to stretch out so it doesn’t feel so enclosed. Thinking like a human again! It is fine, it’s commonplace that us humans think like that, but your dog doesn’t.

Remember how they don’t like to relieve themselves in their den??? Well if you permit your puppies to have too large of an area, they might use one side for a toilet and the other for resting.  Most of the commercially available puppy crates are sufficient for puppy crate training. I like the plain tan crates (color shouldn’t matter, people just know which ones I am referring to with this reference) with the mesh doors that have a lock on them. They are great for containing dog hair and dirt in the crate and not on your carpet. If you buy a crate that has a divider in it that will allow you to adjust the size, it will save you money by not having to keep purchasing new crate every time your puppy grows.

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This is the next step in puppy crate training.After you do this a few times and your puppies get comfortable with being in and out of the kennel, you should begin to close the door for small sections of time.  Start with staying in the room with your puppy for short periods of time while praising him for being in the crate.After that begin to leave the room and come back to place a goody through a slot in the crate to praise your pup for remaining in the crate.

You will then want to gradually extend your time out of the room to get your puppy used to you not being there.Some dogs will bark or cry when you shut the crate door, you should not be alarmed and try to ignore it.If you happen to open the kennel when your dog is making a bunch of noise, that will definitely teach them to use that technique when they want to get out.

Wait as long as it takes for your puppies o stop making noise and then let them out.Your puppies will learn to like the crate over time and begin to feel comfortable inside and stop the noise.I realize that is it difficult when your small pup is whining to get out, do your best to not give in and you’ll be happy you did.   Puppy whining is definitely one of the harder aspects of puppy crate training.

A lot of pups begin to like their crates very quickly and they will begin to go in by themselves to relax or nap.Remember that your pup’s crate should never be a place you put it after it is bad.  You always want your puppy to love their crate and feel safe and secure inside.Also, you never want to leave your puppies alone in your house for any amount of time.

Most puppies are very mischievous and will quickly start exploring things that you don’t want them to.Not only an issue for the owner of the puppy, but can also be dangerous to the puppy itself.  If you have to do something in the house and can’t keep an eye on your puppy, such as taking a shower, just put the puppy in the crate for a short period of time.

Immediatley take your puppies outside and let them use the bathroom after they have been in the crate for some time.  As soon as your puppy starts to use the bathroom outside, start praising it immediately.You want your dog to realize at this point that this is the action you want it to do.

Here you can use another command such as “Good Potty”, “Good Bathroom”, or “Good Outside”.  Your puppy will soon begin to associate this command with using the bathroom outside.Bring your pup back inside the house when it is done.Don’t forget pups can only hold it so long without going to the potty so do this process a lot………consistency counts when puppy crate training!!!

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One of the most common issues with dog owners is puppy crate training. If this is you don’t get down on yourself, give yourself some points for going the right way. It is something that they have to live with and the dog will grow out of it, is the way some dog owners feel about having a new puppy. LAZY thinking, is what I think of this! You must acquire the correct knowledge of owning a dog if you are going to be a responsible pet owner!

In today’s environment, especially with the internet, there are too many opportunities for you to acquire the knowledge of the exact ways to take care of your brand new puppy. At this time let’s just move in the correct direction. You might not do all things correct, but what is most important is that you are moving in the right direction.   Remember with learning any new skill/method, patience is key, especially with the new addition to your family.

Now, let’s get started with some basics of puppy crate training. First let’s begin with why we can and should use a kennel to crate train our puppy.   Dogs are pack animals like wolves and in the wild use a den to raise their young. Feeling safe and protected in a den is from spending the first part of their lives raised this way. As opposed to being exposed to predators at night, they natually choose a den when they get a little older.   Whether this be a cave or a whole in the bottom of a tree, it provides protection and security.

Keeping it’s den clean and not using it to potty in is your dogs natural instinct. This instinct by itself is a thing that we as men or women can use to our advantage when housebreaking a puppy.   So if you are one of the many people who “feel bad” putting your puppy in a crate, you are actually going along with mother nature in providing a safe secure den.  Puppy crate training is a safe humane way to house train your puppy quickly and effectively.

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potty training puppies

Potty training puppies can be a lot of fun with an attitude of healthy helpfulness. Take a look at the mental health of a new puppy. Imagine what it must be like for a puppy to be exploring in the world they call home. As far back as they remember may be just a few minutes ago. When training your puppy, remember this when they have an accident. They want to make you happy and just as soon as that memory gets around to reverting back they'll amaze the most jaded person. Meanwhile keeps shoes up and anything else that is not a chew toy. Give positive reinforcements such as praise in that happy voice they will love. Keep a small treat on hand as a reward for proper potty power.

Accidents seen as they happen only need a tap of the shoe on the floor and a "no." Any yelling will make potty training for puppies a nervous experience. After the fact, it does not do any good to correct a puppy. Just clean up quietly. Be sure to use puppy pads or newspaper in an area indoors where the puppy is allowed to go to the bathroom. It is always good to have this alternative to outdoors just if there is a delay in getting home. When your puppy does its business on your carpet be sure to scrub well to get rid of any lingering scent.

Crate training works for a new puppy and can help provide a sanctuary. While at work, some people keep their new puppies in a crate. While this could work for some dogs, a puppy may have a difficult time holding on. It may be better to allow the puppy to go to an area where it is allright to go potty. You shouldn't put puppy pads or newspapers next to a crate when you're potty training puppies. This is because of the odourl factor, because of the fact that they don't want to sleep next to bad smells.

Try to keep puppies on a schedule as much as possible. When potty training puppies they should go outside after meals and naps. Spending time outdoors on a daily basis also gives puppies and their people much needed exercise. Incorporate trips out with puppy time. One last little social tip for a single person is that a puppy can attract other people. Why not enjoy this and have a little fun with it?

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Crate training puppies will be a particularly important aspect of your dog’s training if you plan on using a crate for your dog to sleep in or when you are away from home.  Crates are also nice places for your puppies and dogs to sleep in.  A crate can actually give your puppy, who is a den animal, a sense of security and comfort.

Putting your puppy in a crate can also help to keep him safe and help to protect your furniture and other items in the house from your puppy urinating, chewing or other types of destructive behavior.

Dogs do not like to sleep in the same place that they have soiled, so that can be another benefit of crate training puppies. Crate training and house training, therefore, reinforce each other.

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There are individuals who believe that leaving a puppy or dog in a crate is cruel, however as long as the puppy has plenty to eat and drink and not left alone for too long, this isn’t true at all. If you can make the crate a place of safety, comfort and enjoyment, you will be successful with crate training puppies. Your dog will feel very comfortable if you put a blanket or towel inside for him to lay on. Whenever your puppy is in the crate be sure to leave him with lots of water.

How To Start Crate Training Puppies

You should introduce your puppy to his new crate slowly. Never try to force him to go in, but tempt him with toys and treats Place the toys and treats at the end of the crate furthest from the door so he will have to go inside to get them. When he goes inside his crate, give him lots of praise.

Crates should not be used as places of punishment for puppies and dogs. You should try to place your dog’s crate in a part of the house where he will be near the rest of the family. Due to their very social nature, puppies and dogs don’t like feeling isolated. You can start out crate training puppies by leaving your puppy in the crate for short periods of time when you are home. If you do this, your puppy will not think the crate is where he has to go when you are gone.

Reminders For Crate Training Puppies

Here are a few things you should remember when crate training puppies. A fundamental thing to keep in mind, is to never leave a puppy inside a crate with a collar on unless it is a break way type. Otherwise there is a possibility that the collar could get stuck on something in the crate like the wire mesh or bars. Remember that dogs and puppies need plenty of water while inside a crate, particularly in cold or hot temperatures. Also be sure that your puppy has gone potty recently before you crate him so that he doesn’t soil his crate.

As previously mentioned, dogs really do not like to sleep in places they have soiled. If your puppy does continue eliminating inside the crate, there could be a number of causes for this. One common cause in young puppies is that they do not have adequate bladder control.

Another reason may be that your puppy had too much water to drink or wasn’t taken out to go potty before being put in the crate. Having worms or a bladder condition could also cause this. Puppies that were kept inside a crate or cage at a pet store may be used to soiling inside their crate and therefore need some additional potty training.

Because dogs are actually den animals, crate training puppies is usually not very hard. Puppies usually adapt to their crate without a lot of trouble as long as it feel safe and comfortable to them. Make sure that the crate does not become associated with punishment or being left alone apart from the family.

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train a puppy

Your quest to learning to train a puppy is all about being organized and taking lots of notes. I know that sounds very “fuzzy” and lacking substance - don’t just pay it lip service, as it’s a very useful record of what has worked, and will highlight what approaches worked best in the past. Your records are your future training tips showing what your dog responds to, along with areas that either need improvement or a completely different technique. In puppy training and dog training - as in life - preparing a plan is crucial to being successful otherwise you’ll just be spinning your wheels - and getting nowhere.

Planning ahead is ideally where you need to begin before you start train a puppy, because it will have a big impact to the transition for your new puppy from his familiar surroundings to the new and strange world you are providing for him. It is a very stressful and worrying event for a puppy when he is taken away from his mother and siblings, and he finds himself in new and unfamiliar surroundings where there is nothing but unfamiliar people and strange smells.

These emotions don’t just apply to young puppies. Adult dogs can also experience separation anxiety by all the changes that seem to be taking place in their lives. An adopted adult dog has no idea of all the wonderful plans you may have in store for him; he’ll just notice that his friends are gone and he doesn’t recognize anything.

Although it is not always possible, try to get to know your new puppy before he moves in. He will already know you this way when he moves in with you. So, when you get round to, tips for training a puppy he will already be used to you and better able to learn his new skills. If this is not practical, perhaps you will be able to take something from the dog’s former home with you - such as a cushion or familiar toy or just something that will remind him of home and survive the feeling of having nothing familiar in his life.

The perfect time to bring your new dog home is any time when you’ll be able to spend a few full days at home with him. A summer vacation is perfect, but only if you can plan on being home for the summer. The more time you can spend with in these first few days the better. You need to have at least a couple of days at home and go a long way to beating his home sickness and stress of leaving his friends.

As humans, we prepare, decorate and equip the home for a new baby by creating an environment to satisfy the baby’s needs and requirements, training a puppy is a very similar process. Having a different number of legs shouldn’t mean you get less priority.

The perfect place for your new puppy is a cordoned off area in a main living area, as your puppy house training regime will go much smoother as well because any accidents are easier to clean off hard floors. Kitchens are great places because we spend a lot of our time in these rooms, as this helps your puppy get accustomed to his new home.

In his previous abode, your puppy had the friendship of his littermates. Loneliness could set in since leaving his littermates behind so your new job is to become his new playmate. But equally important - he can’t be allowed to live by his own rules for his first few days in your home and then suddenly expect him to start following rules that prohibit him from doing exactly those same things. Puppy house training can begin with the easy techniques, but needs to start as soon as he moves in.

Your puppy will get mixed signals if he isn’t being taught the rules right away, for the simple reason that he needs consistency to fully understand what is expected of him. Whatever works when you start training a puppy work well for puppies and fully grown dogs too. The stress and loneliness of moving can happen to adult dogs too - it’s not just a puppy thing. When you bring a new dog home he or she will need to learn the rules from the start. All dogs need discipline and affection in equal amounts. Having said that, your puppy will love you for it.

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