One highly successful form of house training dogs is called crate training. Crates come in a range of different sizes to fit each dogs needs and are usually constructed using wire framing or plastic. Crate training has benefits for both the trainer and the dog.
The main reason that crate training is so effective is that dogs hate to pee where they sleep. Abiding by this principal, they learn to hold their urges to urinate until they are outside. Little by little the dog learns that outside is the place to pee.
When crate training puppies the crate is meant to replicate the puppies den. Except during feeding and supervision the puppy should be in the crate at all times. When the puppy is allowed out of the crate is should be taken outside or to the designated toilet area immediately.
When choosing a crate make sure its large enough so that your dog can move comfortably inside. A crate that is 1.5 times your dog's length and has a few inches of head room when your dog's in the standing position is about right. If the crate is too long the puppy may use the addition area to pee in. In the case that your crate is too big for you dog, block off one end of the crate to make it smaller. Plastic crates with wire doors are the easiest to clean and transport so we recommend getting one of these where possible.
Crate training is most successful when the puppy's toilet breaks are at consistent and frequent intervals. This minimises the chance of urination. As the puppy gets older you can start to lengthen the time between breaks as they will begin to build up their resistance to go to the toilet.
It is very important that you build up a positive association of the crate. You can do this by feeding your dog close to (eventually inside) the crate and by rewarding your puppy's good behaviour by giving it treats inside the crate. Make the crate more comfortable for your puppy by putting its favourite toys and a soft blanket inside the crate.
Never use the crate as a prison or place of punishment ? this will seriously set you back in your crate training efforts. Try not to leave your dog in the crate for long periods of time as this may cause you dog to eventually fear the crate.
On the whole crate training is a very effective method for house training a dog. It is not universally accepted though. Some experts claim that dogs and puppies become too attached to the crate after spending so much time inside.
It is highly recommended that you use a professional house training guide when starting to train your puppy. These not only save you a lot of time and energy, but also stress and frustration. Click the link below for more information.
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