| Many people usually have misconceptions when | | | | and out of it whenever he likes and you may not |
| crates come to mind. They do not use crates | | | | have to worry about your dog anymore |
| because they think that it is a way of punishing a | | | | whenever you are away from home. |
| dog. But such is not the case. Contrary to | | | | Show your dog where the crate is located |
| common misconception, crates are actually one of | | | | repeatedly for a couple of times and then let him |
| the safest places for your dog, particularly a | | | | search for the crate. Leave the crate open and |
| Golden Retriever. Crates have been found to | | | | your Golden Retriever puppy should start to go in |
| have many uses. You can put your dog inside the | | | | and out of it. You may also want to put a toy |
| crate when you are away from home or when | | | | inside the crate to keep him from boredom once |
| you have guests in your house and stay | | | | he is inside. If your dog follows your crate training |
| worry-free. It can also be used when your dog is | | | | commands well, give him a food treat or praise |
| sick. Crates gratify a Golden's natural instincts to | | | | as a sign of recognition. Your Golden Retriever will |
| position himself within a den. | | | | learn to stay in the crate by himself in no time. |
| Upon getting Golden Retriever puppy and bringing | | | | It is also important that you put a toy for your |
| him to his new home, try getting a crate and | | | | Golden to play with once it has become familiar |
| have it set up right where you want it. It is | | | | with the crate. Then, you can shut the crate door |
| recommended that you position your crate in an | | | | and see how it will respond. Do not take him out |
| area where there is not much traffic, like a | | | | of the crate immediately if it starts to whine. |
| kitchen close to the door. In that way, your | | | | Instead, try to calm him by saying relieving words |
| Golden can easily get out of the crate and potty | | | | or putting your fingers through the crate's |
| outside. | | | | opening. Be patient and your dog should settle |
| Leave it open and train your dog to go inside | | | | down by then. |
| whenever he is tired and sleepy. Golden | | | | Crate training your Golden may take you some |
| Retrievers may tend to have a liking for crates | | | | time before you can actually see results. But if |
| especially if you crate train them but you should | | | | you have the patience and perseverance to |
| not overdo it by letting him stay there for so | | | | achieve positive ends to your efforts, then your |
| long. Also, do not let your Golden out of the crate | | | | Golden puppy will be able to catch up well on |
| if it is barking. Once your dog has become used | | | | crate training. |
| to the crate, you can freely leave him to go in | | | | |