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Great Reasons To Use Dog Crate Training
December 6th, 2009 | 
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Dog crate training is a fantastic tool for owners of new puppies and grown dogs alike. In nature, a dog’s home is called a den. When dog crate training is properly managed, the crate becomes a substitute for that den, a safe haven where the dog feels secure and happy.
What is a dog training crate?
A dog training crate can be any container, from metal cages to the plastic carriers that are used for transporting dogs on airplanes. The metal dog cage is a popular choice of crate because it allows the dog complete visibility through the bars. Many models are also collapsible.
Soft bedding material should be placed on the crate’s floor. The dog is often fed inside the dog crate to increase positive associations.
Size matters. The crate should be large enough for the dog to stand, turn around, and lie down in. However, there should not be too much room beyond his bed, or a dog may choose to ‘do his business’ in the crate.
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What is crate dog training?
Crate dog training is the process of teaching a dog to happily remain in his dog crate for a few hours during the day, or overnight.  The dog will not soil the crate because of the natural taboo against eliminating in his den.
How is crate training a dog accomplished?
The food bowl is placed in the dog crate so that the dog enters on his own free will. The door is closed while he is eating, and then opened again when he is finished. Each time, the door stays closed a little longer, until the dog is accustomed to being in the crate for extended periods of time.
In order for dog crate training to be successful, the crate is never used as a dungeon where the animal is imprisoned after punishment. The dog must only have happy associations with his crate.
What are some great reasons to crate training dogs?
House training a new puppy is the primary reason that most owners use dog crate training. Puppies cannot roam free, either in the house or the yard, until they are house trained. The crate is a secure place to hold the puppy between trips out to his designated potty spot.  Taking the puppy out on a regular schedule will keep him from accidentally soiling his den.
The crate is also a place where the puppy can spend the night. When he has experienced puppy crate training, he will learn to sleep in his crate without whining. Putting the crate in the bedroom will allow the puppy to imprint with the owner’s scent, increasing the bond between dog and human.
Owners may also need to be able to secure their puppy or dog while they run errands. This is especially important during the teething phase, preventing harm to furniture and shoes. Some dogs express separation anxiety through destructive acts. Crating the dog eliminates the possibility that the owner will come home to find his house a shambles.
For the dog, the crate becomes a special place or safe refuge from scary events, such as thunderstorms. Make sure you to keep plenty of treats and toys to help him deal with the scary event or until he is ready for a nap. The crate is also a recognizable place when the dog must travel to a new location, such as a vacation home, or in the event of a permanent move.
Crates are a fantastic way to safely transport the dog in a car. Dogs make great travelers when they are in their own, portable bedroom. Many dogs seek out their crates as an ideal spot for napping. The crate will become their favorite place to relax and enjoy some solitude if there has been successful dog crate training.
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2 separate questions re: dog training (crate training and obedience)?
I have a nearly 1 1/2 y.o. male shih tzu who I have been crate training for about 8 months. I admit I haven’t been the most consistent with that, solely due to weather (rarely if it’s raining/snowing outside I put the wee wee pads down) but for the most part, I keep to a schedule with him and reward him with play/treats. He was trained on wee wee pads first so he knows to go on them if they’re down. We just moved and he’s had two accidents, he didn’t go to the wee wee pad that was down (it was pouring outside) and the other day he pooped inside just after having come back in from outside. My first question is, how long does the crate training take to work? I know many will say I shouldn’t be doing both the crate and wee wee pads but he knows both and hasn’t had any accidents in a long time. My ultimate goal is to allow him free reign of the apartment without wee wee pads, or to know that he’ll bark when he has to go outside but how long should that take?
My second question is about his obedience when he sees people and other dogs. He barks uncontrollably (out of excitement) but it will not stop until we walk over to the other dog. Sometimes that’s not possible in which case I try so hard to get him to stop. I firmly say ‘no bark’ while lightly tugging on his leash, or I kneel down and look him in the face and say ‘NO!" Should I bring treats outside or do something different?
Great answers and tips! I agree it’s too long for him to be on the pads but it’s also impossible for me to move them closer to the door in my new apartment. There is a staircase leading to the front door and he fell down several steps when we first moved in, so now he won’t go near them, and I carry him up/down the stairs.
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What's excatly crate training and how do you train your dog to crate?
do you have to put papers in there?
im really clueless links to help me!!
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when crate training a dog, how long do you keep it in the crate?
my dog is 3 months and i just asked a previous question and it said that i need to crate train my dog, and i have a few questions about that so i can know
-But I need to know how long do I keep her in there?
-when i go 2 school do i keep her in there?
-How many weeks do i crate train?
-what about if they have to pee?
please just give me some type of information.
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How do I set up the dog crate when crate training?
I read I should put the bed & food/water at one end, toys in the middle, at the other end & use a puppy pad/newspaper for going potty.
HOW would all of that fit in a 36 in crate??
Do I get a dog bed for the one end or would ittake up too much room?
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how do you prevent accidents in the dog kennel during crate training?
my dog is a male and 9months old,he is from a shelter, and were crate training him. well this morning and yesterday morning he went poo in his kennel, and there not supposed to poo or urine where they sleep. what can i do to prevent that…or what is the next step?
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Where should you keep the crate for a dog when crate training?
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Is Dog Crate the Only Way to Potty Train a Dog?
I think training with a crate is cruel to the puppy, so is there any other way potty train the poppy.
If there isn’t then when do you stop using the crate altogether?
Any other way to potty train a puppy
so is the point of using the crate so the puppy will hold it untill you take him out and then in the end will get the point not to go inside
OH i will crate train my puppy now i thought it meant leave the dog in there all day and only take it out for potty but 1more question
when its in the crate at night how many times do i have to take it outside
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How does crate training a dog work?
I gave up on this method of potty training. Apparently your dog is supposed to learn to hold the pee/poo until morning, right? Well my Pomeranian pup didn’t. I always found poo in her crate, and it’s not a big crate, it’s the right size. Should I try again putting her in the crate again? She’s 7 months and still not potty trained. Any advice?!