Crate Training Your Dog Storeys Country Wisdom Bulletin A – 267 – Pat Storer

You may find a used crate for a fraction of what you would pay for a new one. If you are lucky enough to find a used crate of the proper size for your dog, check out all the movable parts like hinges and latches, since these can be expensive to replace.

Used crates should be disassembled and thoroughly sanitized with a detergent and chlorine bleach solution (use 2 tablespoons of bleach per 1 quart of water). Don’t use cleaners that contain ammonia. Rinse the crate thoroughly to remove all traces of bleach, and let it dry in the sun for several days before you reassemble and use it. OceanofPDF.com Maintaining Your Crate Proper maintenance of your crate will extend its usefulness. It is imperative that you keep the dog, her crate, and her bedding very clean to aid in house training, keep your dog healthy, and prolong the life of the crate itself.

Check the crate and bedding often for fleas and ticks, and wash and sanitize them regularly. Some dogs are sensitive to some cleaning detergents, so be certain to rinse everything thoroughly. Do not put your dog in the crate when she is wet or dirty. Doing so will promote rust and growth of bacteria and necessitate sanitizing more often. Practice good parasite control by treating your dog with a program recommended by your veterinarian. There are wonderful products available that control parasites for a month or longer.

(Never use more than one parasite control method at a time, unless recommended by your vet. The combination of some chemicals for flea/tick control can actually kill your dog.) Oil hinges and latches at least once a month with a nontoxic oil. Wipe off any excess residue so that the dog isn’t tempted to lick where you have applied the oil. Check all metal parts for chipping of chrome or coating and rub any damaged area with oil to prevent rusting.

OceanofPDF.com Finding the Right Location for the Crate A dog wants to be a part of the “pack.” He will be most comfortable, especially at first, within sight of his new family, so put the crate in the room that has the most family activity. At night, you can move the crate into your bedroom. In addition: Choose an area that has good ventilation. Be sure that there are no heat or air-conditioning vents too close to the crate — they can adversely affect the temperature inside.

Do not place the crate near a window or in a location where sunlight may fall on the crate at any time of the day and raise the temperature inside.

The Benefits of Crate Training A Gallery of Crates Which Crate Is Right for Your Dog? Maintaining Your Crate Finding the Right Location for the Crate Crate Training a Puppy Crate Training an Older Dog Problem Behaviors in the Crate Alleviating Boredom in the Crate Life Outside the Crate Alternatives to Crate Training OceanofPDF.com Why Crate-Train? Many people dislike the thought of putting an animal, especially a beloved family pet, in a “cage.” After all, most dog owners feel very close to their pets and think of them as friends.

Since no one would dream of placing a best friend, child, or baby in a crate, it may seem cruel to use a crate to confine a dog. However, if dogs are crate trained properly and with a positive attitude, they accept and even enjoy their sequestered time. The crate is designed as much for the dog’s well-being as it is for the owner’s convenience and peace of mind. For example, a crate keeps a puppy away from the chemicals under the kitchen sink, gives him a quiet place to rest when he doesn’t feel well, and keeps him secure during car trips.

A properly crate-trained dog will think of the crate as “her” space, and she may often hang out there when she has the opportunity. Crate training works because dogs desire a snug resting place that affords security and privacy while they sleep. Like their wild ancestors, dogs need a safe “den” to call their own. Although we like to think of our dogs as almost human, each and every one of them has the basic instincts of a wolf. It is important for us to understand our dogs’ instincts so that we can help them to feel safe, secure, and happy in our homes.

Crate training is an integral part of welcoming dogs into our lives and building a bond of canine–human trust. OceanofPDF.com The Benefits of Crate Training There are many reasons to include crate training as part of your puppy’s continuing educational program. Using a crate helps to: Housebreak a puppy Deter destructive habits Give your puppy his own space Keep the puppy out of trouble Make traveling safe Confine a sick pet Give a puppy “time out” Puppies versus Dogs In this bulletin I will refer to your pet as a puppy because that is the age at which a dog’s crate training usually begins.

In most instances, the instructions also apply to an older dog. Older dogs are usually easier to crate-train than puppies, however; see page 22 for details. Housebreaking A puppy has a natural instinct to not soil her “nest.” If you plan to have your puppy live in the house with you, you can use this instinct to your advantage for housebreaking.

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