Dog Crate

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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.