Tips to Crate Train Your Dog Successfully
Single Extra Large kennel, barn door, stained finish
The idea behind dog crates is to let pets feel comfortable and help them adapt well to their surroundings. Dog crates serve several purposes and offer a great place for your dog to have their cozy, safe, comfy space in your home. Kennel and Crate designs stylish dog crates and builds each kennel to order. We can build the perfect size kennel with enough space to accommodate your dogs and incorporate drawers and shelves to hold all your toys, leashes, harnesses, coats, booties, medicines, grooming tools - whatever you need.
Experts in the field of dog training and behavior recommend following certain tips to properly crate train your pet. This blog post lists those tips in detail to help you successfully crate train your dog.
Keep the Dog Crate Close to You
It is quite natural for your dog to feel lonely and isolated inside a crate, so during the training, keeping the crate near you will certainly help your pet feel better. This step will prevent you from going out of your pet’s sight, and thus it will stay content throughout the training. Because our kennels are beautiful, they can be front and center in your home. No ugly wire crates needed.
Reward Your Dog
A disciplined dog allows for complete freedom and safety. When crate training, give your dog a reward for their good behavior. You can put special treats in the crate and praise your dog for kenneling up.
Don’t Leave the Dog Alone Inside the Crate Unless It Is Ready
The idea behind dog crate training is to develop a positive bond between the dog and its crate. Dog owners should not leave their pets alone inside the crate with the door closed until the dog is ready. When you close the door of the crate for the first time, stay in the same room to check for anxious behavior. You can proceed to longer periods of confinement as your dog gets comfy in their cozy spot.
Make It Comfortable
Being patient always helps in crate training. Make your dog feel more comfortable and help it develop a sense of belonging in the crate by putting its favorite toys or blanket inside the crate.
Allow Breaks Throughout the Training
Dogs are quite playful creatures and are perfect examples of love, loyalty and friendship. When training your dog to use a stylish dog crate, you can start the session with some games or by taking your dog for a long walk. Plenty of potty breaks are especially important for puppies! Short breaks at regular intervals will encourage your dog to adapt quickly to the new environment.
Call 405-624-0062 to order your custom kennel.
Cozy spot just for your dog
A crate can be the safest and most comfortable place for your dog only after it accepts it as a space of its own. For this, you must direct children and other members of the family to refrain from handling the dog when it is inside the crate. You should not allow kids to play with the crate so that your dog can feel the space to be its own.
Keep an Eye on the Dog
Crates just make your dog feel comfortable, but they also keep your pet safe when you are away. The process of getting adapted to their new kennel may take time. If your pet shows signs of anxiety like howling, soiling or damaging the crate, then let it out immediately and allow the dog to calm down before trying again. Be patient throughout the process.
Order your custom kennel today
Call 405-624-0062 to order your custom kennel. Single, double, triple and quad kennels built to order.