| Many people believe that crate training your large | | | | your dog will have a safehaven to run back to. |
| dog is cruel in nature, but on the contrary, this | | | | You can create your own crate if you are inclined |
| method of training is not only effective, but | | | | to do so, but you will want to be sure that there |
| teaches a dog a fundamental lesson, keep your | | | | are no sharp edges and that your dog cannot get |
| living area clean. Uneducated dog owners do not | | | | his or her head wedged in any gaps or holes. |
| understand what crate training is all about. Crate | | | | A crate really should be a second home to your |
| training a dog is a wonderful way to give your | | | | pet. You can make it comfortable with a blanket |
| furry friend a safe place to go when he is tired, | | | | or padding and a water bottle which should always |
| when you cannot be with him, and will save your | | | | be hung on the outside of the crate. This will give |
| carpet and your house overall. It's important to | | | | your dog everything they need when you are |
| remember that crate training a large dog of any | | | | away, so you simply have the option to place |
| age is effective and completely humane. | | | | them in their crate and walk away. |
| What Crate Training Entails | | | | Crate Training a Dog Works Wonders |
| Crate training a dog refers to placing your dog in | | | | Crate training a dog works because dogs do not |
| a large crate or kennel when you are not around | | | | like to make a mess within their living space. The |
| them to ensure that they go potty in the correct | | | | crate will be comfortable and the dog will soon |
| place. A crate can either be a wire type cage that | | | | associate it with sleep and rest. This natural |
| locks or it can be the plastic variety. If you visit | | | | tendency to keep the living space clean is why |
| your local pet store you will see that there are | | | | crate training works with almost every dog. This |
| varying sizes of crates, which are also called | | | | technique makes potty training easier since you |
| kennels. When you are crate training a larger dog | | | | will only have to open the crate and take the dog |
| you will want to purchase a crate that will be | | | | directly outside in order for him/her to go potty. |
| large enough for the dog to stand up and turn | | | | Not only is crate training great for housebreaking, |
| around in, even when they are full grown. | | | | but it can create opportunities to create several |
| If you are crate training a puppy you may have | | | | other great habits for your dog later on as they |
| to buy a large crate now, but it makes more | | | | become older. |
| sense to buy a crate that will serve the purpose | | | | Crate training a dog is a very rewarding |
| for the long haul. The prices of crates really vary | | | | experience for both the pet owner and the dog. |
| depending on the quality and the material used in | | | | Most large dog breeds love their crates, so there |
| creating the crate. | | | | is no reason to worry that crate training a dog will |
| Smaller crates are obviously less costly but it is | | | | have negative side effects. With a crate that is |
| important that you buy a crate large enough for | | | | big enough and water provided, your dog will find |
| your dog after its fully grown. A crate will lock | | | | its crate a great place to be. |
| securely so that when you are away from home | | | | |