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Dog Cage Training Tips

By: Mike Kershaw

Dog Cages can be used to home train your dog or confine your dog from having the run of the house whilst you are out. They are also great for transporting your pet in the car, if yours are anything like mine they love to jump all over the place trying to get the best views of whats going on.

The best time to start training is when your dog is a puppy, however older dogs can be trained and take to the crates quite quickly. You should always introduce the cage to your pet before commencing training as this will build a good foundation and should make the process less stressful.

Once your puppy is introduced to the cage you should train them in the following way.

Put the cage in an spave they are used to, somewhere they would normally have access to such as the kitchen or front room, this will help them be settled in their enviroment.

Always keep the cage clean and tidy with toys in so that your pet doesnt get bored.

Whenever you plan to put your pet into the cage you should give them the opportunity to do their business outside.

After your puppy has been, praise them and then take them to the cage, allow them to enter and then close the cage and leave.

Whenever you return and let your puppy out always take them straight outside and praise them once they have done their business.

Occasionally a young puppy may have an accident in the crate, do not make a fuss just clear it up, its not their fault and they don't want to relieve themselves in their bed but sometimes it cant be helped.

Your dog should develop good bladder control quite quickly and can be confidently left alone, however do not think having a cage means you can leave them in it for 8 or 9 hours whilst at work as its not fair on your pet.

Dog crates come in a whole range of sizes and it is important that you choose the correct size, if the crate is too small you puppy will be uncomfortable, but if its too large your pet may use a section of it as a toilet which would defeat the point of having a dog crate.

For more information of dog cage training visit our website as we have more articles, and have a full range of cheap dog crates. We can also offer advice on which cage sizes are recommended for specific dog breeds which will help ensure your training goes smoothly.


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