Sunday, January 18, 2015

Your New Dog & Crate Training

By Sara Reighard


When you bring home that new rescue dog or your sweet little puppy, dog obedience training should be one of the first things on your mind. Proper training ensures that your dog is safe and follows the rules of your house. Untrained dogs can be difficult to live with and if you wish to get all you can out of this relationship, training can make life much easier. Part of training might include crate training, and here is some information about that.

A crate is a good place for your dog when you leave house or when you need the time for him to be safe, and crate training is also good when housebreaking your dog. Your dog can be safe in the crate when doors are open, like when you have new something large delivered to your home. The crate can also be the secure and temporary place for your dog when you have a guest who is allergic to dogs or afraid of them. Keep in mind that a dog should not be left too long in the crate. Adult dogs can probably go for three or four hours in a crate without a bathroom break, but puppies definitely need to be walked about an hour or two at the most.

Your first step is to purchase a proper crate. You need a crate that is not too big or too small. Your dog should be able to lie down comfortably and also be able to turn around. But it doesn't need to be any bigger than that. It is a good idea to also purchase a soft crate pad for your dog's comfort. Many crates can break down flat to store easily, and that can be handy, as well.

The crate should not be a punishment for your dog but should be a nice place for your dog to get comfortable. What is needed is to set up the crate and have your dog sniff and investigate this crate. Next is to place a treat inside the crate and have the dog enter and for him to look around and enjoy. Make sure that you praise your dog for this. After some trips, close the crate door and stay for a few minutes nearby and leave after some minutes, and then take your dog out with still praises provided. After this, you can already leave your dog in the crate for some time, but don't do this as a sort of punishment for your dog.

Have your dog feel familiar with the crate and then lock him up inside for 45 minutes to one hour, and this is for potty training your dog. When he is supposed to go to the bathroom, take him for a walk outside and to this place. Allow him some time outside the crate when he is successful, while also providing praises. When he already understands that this is the bathroom, provide more praises, and this is after repeating the process several times. Plenty of love and praises are what dogs like, and don't forget this. If they see their owners happy, they are also happy because dogs want to please.

When it comes to dog obedience training, it wise to contact an expert and get a little bit of help. Every dog is different, and a Seattle dog trainer can help you better understand your dog's personality and find the best way to teach your dog to behave. If you are searching for dog training in Seattle, consider talking to the experts at Seattle Family Dog Training. Seattle residents can use this service to teach their pet all of the basics, from walking on a loose leash to obey many commands. With just a few weeks of training, your dog will be a well-behaved, happy companion.




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