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Let him walk in and
out a few times. Now start to encourage him to lie
down quietly and relax. Give him a couple safe
toys and close the door. Sit with him and talk
softly. Let him out. Now start to leave for a
short time. Even if he cries and whines, do not
weaken. He should adjust to the crate eventually.
Just keep making it a positive experience.
How Long
to Use the Crate
Some
dogs can never be trusted with run of the house
unattended. Some dogs are fine. If you think your
dog is able to behave uncrated, begin testing by
leaving his loose for five minutes while you walk
outside. If that works, increase to ten, fifteen
and so on. Should he begin to misbehave, continue
using the crate. It is safer for Doggy and saner
for you!
Crates as
a House Training Aid
Always have a feeding and potty schedule for
your puppy or adult dog. This makes house training
much easier. If you are not able to be with Puppy,
put him in the crate. Take him out on lead and
encourage him to go potty. Once he does, praise
lavishly and bring back inside. Should he not go,
put him back in the crate and try again in a
little bit. Dogs do not like to soil their beds as
a rule.
Should he soil the crate, take him out
while someone cleans the crate. Do not punish for
eliminating in the house unless you catch him in
the act. DO NOT rub his nose in it or hit him.
Just give a loud, firm, growly "AAAAAH!
NO!!!" and get him out immediately. Try to
get him to potty outside and then praise lavishly
when he goes.
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