6 Responses to “What is the best way to Crate Train a puppy?”

1. Francine J Says:
   February 23rd, 2009 at 2:29 am

   Posted by Francine J

   this article will help

2. Becka K Says:
   February 25th, 2009 at 4:08 pm

   i just put my dog in there eventually she got used to it. but i think that if it is in there all day then it will cry all night (thats what mine did) so my dog sleeps with us at night! hope this helps

3. SureKat Says:
   February 28th, 2009 at 4:37 am

   Posted by SureKat

   A puppy should not be in a crate longer than 2 hours at a time during the day. Then at night it can be in there all night. If you’re going to be at school you may want to confine the puppy so where with wee wee pads so it has place to run around as well. Puppies eat,sleep and go potty. When you do crate your puppy there should not be food or water in there. Before your take the puppy out give it a drink of water, to make the juices flow. At night give her something to cuddle with and you could put a chew toy in there as well. Puppies take work at first, but all worth it!! Take care;~}

4. cargirl Says:
   March 1st, 2009 at 2:07 pm

   All I can tell you is what I’m going through right now … I have the crate right next to my bed. I take him out first thing in the morning, right after we play, 45 minutes after food or drink, and right before bedtime. Depending on puppy’s size, that timing may vary (you will eventually learn her bladder schedule). It’s important to keep the crate in a visible location so that your puppy doesn’t feel isolated.

   She’ll whine the first few nights … she’s a baby and in an unfamiliar location. Once she feels safe and comfortable (stick in a blanket and a favorite toy), she should sleep through the night without many problems.

   Don’t use the crate to punish her. If she gets thrown in the crate every time you yell at her and punish her, she’ll associate it with something bad and won’t want to go in. The crate should feel like home to her, as it simulates a den (allegedly).

5. tnerb52 Says:
   March 2nd, 2009 at 11:23 pm

   Posted by tnerb52

   Be firm, be consistent.
   It should be comfortable and in a quiet area.
   I cover mine with a sheet at sleep time.
   Start by placing dog into crate, talk in soothing manner and reward with small treat if acting according to your wishes/expectations.

   Do it the same way each and every time.
   All I have to say to my dogs is “time for bed” and they go running for their crates.
   Remember, never use crate for punishment. It is their home and place of security.

   At night with a pup, warm a towel in the dryer and place into crate for them to lay on. An old alarm clock (must tick) wrapped in a towel, gives them the sense of their litter mates.

   Remember, it’s for their safety and your sanity. A trained dog is a delight and is happy knowing its proper place.
   Just like a child needs consistent discipline, avoids hyper dogs that do not know what you expect and demand.

6. shrsandy Says:
   March 5th, 2009 at 12:50 pm

   Hi,

   I have a website all about Standard Poodles and there is a page all about Crate Training your dog. Check it out, it might help.

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