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Dog Crates. The
Imperial Wire Dog Crate is the best if you are using
your Dog Crate primarily at home. The Sky
Kennel Dog Crate works best if you need to take your
Dog Crate with you when traveling, vacationing or just running
around town although they can also be used at home as well.
I've got an adult dog
that's never been in a dog crate before. Is it too late to train
her?
No, it's never too late! Older dogs can often learn faster than
puppies. At first let them smell the dog
crate with the door open. Feed them meals in the
dog crate and have them jump in and out of it for dog
treats or toys.
Just as you would with a puppy, you should make the dog crate
is a comfortable place to be and keep crating periods short in
the beginning. Once accustomed to the dog crate, many dogs enjoy
spending time in their crate even when they don't have to. Dog
Crates are a favorite place to retreat with a new
toy or get some relief from the busy household. I have several
dog crates around my home and at any given time, you can find
dogs napping in them, the doors standing wide open. Would they
treat the dog crate this way if they thought of it as a cage?
I don’t think so!!
Some hints
for dog crate use:
• When telling the dog to go into the dog crate, use a command
such as “Crate up.”
• To get the dog accustomed to staying in the dog crate,
give him meals or treats in the dog crate with the door open.
• Put some crate padding and a toy in the dog crate for
comfort.
• DO NOT use the dog crate for discipline. It's to be a
happy, safe place.
• If the puppy or dog soils the dog crate, don’t scold.
Instead, make sure he’s not left alone for such long periods.
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