| Many people believe that crate training your | | | | away from home your dog will have a safehaven |
| large dog is cruel in nature, but on the | | | | to run back to. You can create your own crate |
| contrary, this method of training is not only | | | | if you are inclined to do so, but you will |
| effective, but teaches a dog a fundamental | | | | want to be sure that there are no sharp edges |
| lesson, keep your living area clean. | | | | and that your dog cannot get his or her head |
| Uneducated dog owners do not understand what | | | | wedged in any gaps or holes. |
| crate training is all about. Crate training a | | | | |
| dog is a wonderful way to give your furry | | | | A crate really should be a second home to |
| friend a safe place to go when he is tired, | | | | your pet. You can make it comfortable with a |
| when you cannot be with him, and will save | | | | blanket or padding and a water bottle which |
| your carpet and your house overall. It's | | | | should always be hung on the outside of the |
| important to remember that crate training a | | | | crate. This will give your dog everything |
| large dog of any age is effective and | | | | they need when you are away, so you simply |
| completely humane. | | | | have the option to place them in their crate |
| | | | and walk away. |
| What Crate Training Entails | | | | |
| | | | Crate Training a Dog Works Wonders |
| Crate training a dog refers to placing your | | | | |
| dog in a large crate or kennel when you are | | | | Crate training a dog works because dogs do |
| not around them to ensure that they go potty | | | | not like to make a mess within their living |
| in the correct place. A crate can either be a | | | | space. The crate will be comfortable and the |
| wire type cage that locks or it can be the | | | | dog will soon associate it with sleep and |
| plastic variety. If you visit your local pet | | | | rest. This natural tendency to keep the |
| store you will see that there are varying | | | | living space clean is why crate training |
| sizes of crates, which are also called | | | | works with almost every dog. This technique |
| kennels. When you are crate training a larger | | | | makes potty training easier since you will |
| dog you will want to purchase a crate that | | | | only have to open the crate and take the dog |
| will be large enough for the dog to stand up | | | | directly outside in order for him/her to go |
| and turn around in, even when they are full | | | | potty. Not only is crate training great for |
| grown. | | | | housebreaking, but it can create |
| | | | opportunities to create several other great |
| If you are crate training a puppy you may | | | | habits for your dog later on as they become |
| have to buy a large crate now, but it makes | | | | older. |
| more sense to buy a crate that will serve the | | | | |
| purpose for the long haul. The prices of | | | | Crate training a dog is a very rewarding |
| crates really vary depending on the quality | | | | experience for both the pet owner and the |
| and the material used in creating the crate. | | | | dog. Most large dog breeds love their crates, |
| | | | so there is no reason to worry that crate |
| Smaller crates are obviously less costly but | | | | training a dog will have negative side |
| it is important that you buy a crate large | | | | effects. With a crate that is big enough and |
| enough for your dog after its fully grown. A | | | | water provided, your dog will find its crate |
| crate will lock securely so that when you are | | | | a great place to be. |