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Crate Training is a method that is commonly used to house train dogs. A crate (cage) is normally constructed from plastic or metal and comes in a wide range of sizes to fit all dog breeds. Crate training dogs is considered to have positive results for both the dog and its master.

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.

The crate will serve as your puppies den during crate training. Your puppy/dog will be required to be inside the crate at all times during the training period except when it is let out to play, feed, or go to the toilet. Upon letting your dog out of its crate you should immediately take it outside so it can go to the toilet.

Your dogs crate should be about one and a half times its body length and slightly higher than your dog in its standing position. If your crate is too long it is recommended that you block of one end. Excess space can act as a bathroom for you dog so it shouldnt be permitted. Plastic crates are the most popular these days as they are durable and very easy to clean.

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.

You should try to make the crate a relaxing place for your puppy to be. Putting toys inside the crate and lining it with paper or a blanket will help with this. A good tip is to feed the dog nearby the crate, progressively moving the food closer to the crate until the dog is eating inside the crate. To help build a positive image of the crate you can give the dog rewards for good behaviour inside the crate.

If you are not in the house its best not to leave your dog locked inside its crate as this might make it feel anxious and afraid. Even if you are in the house its best to let your dog out of the crate once in a while (even if only for a couple of minutes) to ensure your puppy doesnt see the crate as some form of prison.

Crates also serve as useful transporting tools for your dog. All airlines require that dogs are transported in crates.

Crate training does work well but its not for everyone. Some people frown on crate training as they believe dogs can become too emotionally attached to the crate due to spending so many hours inside it.

For information on many other aspects of dog training, puppy training, and crate training a link is provide below.

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