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One of the most popular methods used to train dogs is known as Crate Training. A crate is a plastic of wire box that comes in a wide range of sizes. Crate training has benefits for both the dog and the owner.

The main reason that crate training dogs is so effective during toilet training is that canines dont like to go to the toilet where they sleep. Given that the crate is where the dog will sleep during potty training, the dog begins to learn to hold the urge to go to the toilet until it is let out of the crate.

During crate training, one of the fundamental rules is that your puppy/dog needs to stay inside the crate at all times except when they are feeding or when they are let out to play. When you do let your puppy free from the crate you should take it outside immediately so it can relieve itself.

The crate should be big enough for your dog to move around in but not so big that there is excess space (the puppy may use the excess space to pee). A good crate size is about 1.5 times the length of your dog and about 6-7 inches taller than your dog. If your crate is too long for your particular dog you can modify it by simply blocking of one end of the crate. Plastic crates are the easiest to clean and also the lightest so we recommend these over other construction methods.

During crate training, the puppies toilet breaks must be at regular times throughout the day so that accidental urination and defecation is avoided. As puppies get older they naturally become better at holding there urges to go to the toilet.

The crate should not be associated with anything negative ” it needs to be a place your puppy wants to be. You can do this by feeding your puppy close to the crate and eventually inside the crate. Also make your puppies crate more homely by padding it with newspaper and putting a couple of your pups favourite toys inside. Rewards for good behaviour can be given inside the crate to further reinforce that its a nice place to be.

Never use your dogs crate as a place of punishment or a prison. Dogs shouldnt be locked in crates for long periods of time as this can make them take a disliking to the crate. Dont leave your dog in its crate when you are not at home.

Crates are useful tools for transporting your dog or puppy be it in the car or in airplane. All airlines now require dogs travel in quality dog crates.

While crate training dogs and puppies has been proven to be a very effective way of training dogs, it is not universally accepted with some experts claiming that dogs and puppies become too attached to the crate after being locked inside it for a long period of time.

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