Apr 6, Tips For Crate Training, Crate Training Basics

One of the best tips for crate training your puppy is to use a crate.

It's an excellent, useful tool for housetraining and preventing unwanted and inappropriate behavior. It's also great home for your dog to retreat for a nap, get away from the family, or play quietly by himself. Dogs enjoy the secure feeling that enclosed crates provide. To help your puppy develop a positive association with his crate, toss a few treats and a toy inside, and let him explore and play on his own.

Traveling by car and air in their own crate is less stressful to dogs. And local trips to the vets and groomers is often more comforting
to a dog while in his own carrier.

Crates are available in sizes ranging from small to extra large. That means there's an appropriate crate size to accomodate the small toy breeds as well as the very large breeds weighing over 100 pounds. When it comes to crating your puppy, choosing the proper size crate is important.


Crate pads make a comfortable sleeping environment for your dog.

Crate Pad

Partitions, or divider panels are useful in crate training. They will reduce your puppy's sleeping area
in a crate that's too big. Dog's won't soil the area in which they sleep. Adjust the size of the crate as your puppy grows. Panels can either be made from wire, or even wood.

divider panels


Stuffed Kong Toys make great crate training aids. They teach appropriate chewing behavior,
and keep your puppy busily occupied and quiet.

When filling the Kong, add apple or carrot pieces, hard cheese, peanut butter, and even small dog biscuits.

To your puppy, this will certainly seem more appealing than chewing on a chair rung.

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