Allowing you to safely transport your dog in a space he/she feels comfortable, for example, to the veterinarian.Also, whilst you are absent for short periods of time, a crate prevents your dog from accessing potentially dangerous items in the house including electrical cables which they may chew. Providing a safe space for your dog – if your dog is tired, stressed or fearful (for example, of visitors in your home, children, other pets or loud noises such as thunder or fireworks), the crate provides your dog a safe place he/she can go to in such situations for privacy. Ensure your dog has multiple opportunities to go to the toilet such as after waking up, after eating, and after playing, especially if they are a puppy as they are unable to control their bladder for long periods of time. Toilet training – dogs consider their crate as their ‘den’ and will thus tend not to urinate/defecate in their crate.What are the benefits of crate training my dog?Ĭrate training your dog has many benefits including: Dogs should not be left alone for prolonged periods (in or out of a crate). However, crate training is not right for all dogs and should never take the place of appropriate exercise and enrichment. Crate training your dog to accept and enjoy their crate must be done correctly, and takes time and effort but it comes with many benefits, especially in relation to toilet training, and provides your dog with a safe space. Crate training your dog can be an effective training tool for puppies and adult dogs.
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