| Some people mistakenly look at crate training as cruel. | | | | potentially get caught in the crate and cause |
| While it is true that there are irresponsible and unethical | | | | strangulation or other terrible injuries. |
| owners out there who misuse dog crates and intend | | | | If your puppy or dog doesn't chew up blankets, it is |
| for them to be punishment, proper crate training can | | | | alright to line the crate with a blanket or small doggie |
| be beneficial to your dog and your life with them. | | | | bed. Otherwise, sleeping on the plastic tray will be fine |
| Yorkshire Terriers are the type of breed that will take | | | | for them. Make sure the blanket or bedding is made |
| to crate training well. | | | | from washable fabric, as there can always be |
| Proper crate training will keep you and your dog happy | | | | accidents. |
| in a number of ways. When choosing a crate for your | | | | When you first introduce your new puppy to the crate, |
| dog, it is best to go with a wire crate. Wire crates are | | | | you must do so with gentle encouragement. Never |
| most comfortable for dogs because they can still | | | | force a dog to go into the crate, as this can create |
| observe the room around them while inside. These | | | | negative connotations for him or her regarding the |
| also provide the most adequate ventilation and can be | | | | crate. Your pup should think of the crate as his or her |
| easily folded up to bring on trips or collapse when | | | | own safe place. If your puppy is reluctant to enter the |
| more space is needed. Buying the right size crate is | | | | crate at first, try leaving a few of his or her favorite |
| key, as well. A proper dog crate should be only large | | | | toys inside it. If that doesn't work, lure them in with their |
| enough for your dog to stand up and comfortably turn | | | | food dish or a treat. |
| around in. When dogs have crates that are too big for | | | | Start out by only leaving your puppy in the crate for a |
| them, they will often begin to go potty inside one | | | | short period and walk out of the room. This should help |
| corner of the crate and sleep in another corner. | | | | your dog get used to the idea of being in the crate |
| Obviously, this is a habit you strongly want to | | | | when you are not home. Gradually increase how long |
| discourage. | | | | you leave your pup unattended in his or her crate until |
| It is important to choose the place in the house in | | | | the dog is comfortable in their crate with your |
| which you will set up your dog's crate. Keeping the | | | | absence. |
| crate away from windows or heating/air conditioning | | | | Crate training not only gives your puppy his or her own |
| vents is best, as these areas can heat or cool to | | | | "safe place", it provides an easy way to keep your |
| extremes. You should also pick an area where you | | | | dog out of trouble that could be dangerous while you |
| spend time so that your dog won't be completely | | | | are away. It is imperative that you never use time in |
| alone, like the living room or even in your bedroom. | | | | the crate as a punishment for your puppy lest he or |
| When crating your dog, you must be careful to | | | | she begin to fear the crate or see it as a place to go |
| remove all harnesses, collars, or tags. These items can | | | | when he or she has misbehaved. |