To many pet owners, crating a dog, even for a little while, seems like a terrible punishment. Dogs will see crate training differently.

These are like time out corners for your dog.

Still, the last thing you may want to do when you bring home a new puppy is introduce him to a crate. The best time to crate train a dog, however, is while he’s young. Even if you would rather your new puppy sleep with you, make a crate part of his routine for some portion of the day from the beginning. Your puppy will not chew the house up when you’re gone if you leave him in the crate until you return. At the same time it protects your belongings from the unrepentant damage of puppy teeth.

Some dogs do better if crated. Breeds that are known for being hyperactive, such as Jack Russell terriers, generally grow into calmer adults if they are crated for a while each day until they are a year or more old. For pets with anxiety, a crate can create a safe environment.

When implemented correctly, your dog will treat the crate as their own personal space. When the puppy gets sleepy or too excited, they might resort to their crate to relax. Experts recommend not using a crate as punishment, but dogs can also come to understand “go to your room” as a time out in their crate.

Even if you have an outdoor dog that doesn’t act as the watchdog of the house, crate-training can still have its advantages. There are still times when even the outdoor dog will need to be placed in a crate, such as a kennel, the vet’s office, at a grooming center. Dogs that are used to the crate, even if it isn’t a part of their everyday life, will be less traumatized by the experience.

When selecting a crate, measure that it is at a minimum, a half of a foot bigger than your dog is expected to be when he is fully grown. It must be large enough so that he can comfortably stand and turn with ease. There are numerous types of crates to store your puppy in. Which ever crate you choose, make sure your dog has enough light and circulating air to keep him safe, secure, and happy.

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