Crate training your puppy is one of the best ways to teach your puppy discipline. This will help your new friend to relax when you are away. Crates for your puppy are great for indoor use, making the puppy feel safe as to where he is and also great to use as a travel crate when transporting your puppy.
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The crate for your puppy should be safe and secure. Make it comfortable or you will never get him to go in and stay in
To make it easier for your puppy to get accustomed to the crate and therefore feel comfortable entering it and sitting or laying inside, you could add some of the puppies toys inside the crate and also a pillow or blanket to make the area a lot more comfortable and interesting for your puppy.
If your puppy does not feel comfortable entering the crate a good way to get him used to it is by gently persuading him about three or four times a day by dropping some doggy treats into the crate. Feeding him in the crate is also very helpful, try this bit by bit, start by feeding him next to the crate then slowly move the food into the crate.
Make sure that you praise and reward your puppy when he finally begins to go into the crate himself, without any help at all. The best way to praise him would be to enthusiastically give him a doggy treat and later on you can change the doggy treat for a toy or a ball, whatever makes your pup happy.
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Never try to force your puppy to use the crate and never force him inside, by doing this the only this you are going to achieve is that your puppy will fear the crate and never get used to it. Also when training your puppy to use the crate, never leave him locked up in it for a large amount of time as this can make him anxious, especially if you are not in the room with him.
Start crate training your puppy at a time when you know you are going to be around, so you can be in the same room while he is in the crate to get him used to it. To get your puppy used to the idea that you might want to leave him alone in there, try going out of the room and reentering it, gradually increasing the time you are out.
There are certain precautions you will need to take when getting your puppy used to the new crate and depending on the age, size and breed of your dog these precautions can vary.
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