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Crate Training Your Dog or Puppy - Part 1
6-Part Series to Successful Crate Training

Crate training is an often overlooked part of dog training which is unfortunate because a dog that is properly crate trained is much happier and more secure.  In fact, dogs consider their crates to be their own special area where they can feel safe.  I know my Boxer loved his crate when it was a puppy and whenever he felt threatened or scared, he would run right into the safety of his crate.

For some reason, people think it might be cruel to keep your dog in a crate but, in fact, it is anything but.  Dogs love the security of a confined environment but you have to use common sense and not lock your dog in a crate for hours on end or expect him to enjoy staying in there when he really needs to go outside and do his "business".

Crate training can and should be a part of owning a dog or puppy.  Whether your dog is full-grown or puppy, you should take the steps necessary to train him to love this crate and this in turn will make life a lot easier for both of you.

Why Crate Train?

As mentioned above, getting your dog or puppy used to going into a crate will provide him with a secure and safe haven.  In addition, if you want to travel with your pet or simply just taken him to a veterinarian you may have to put him in a crate and if he's already used to the crate, this can be an added bonus.  If your pet is in need of house training, a crate can help immensely.

If you're going on a trip with your pet, whether you are driving or taking a plane, you'll want to consider a crate.  In fact, if you want to fly with your dog he will have to be in a crate and won't that be a lot easier if he already thinks of his crate as a safe haven?  Getting your dog used to and even welcoming a crate will make it a lot easier when you have to travel.

And if you are not taking your dog with you on vacation, you might have to board him somewhere.  And when he's being boarded, he's going to be in a crate or a cage.  Of course, he'll probably be scared of this new situation and afraid because you aren't there,  but if he's already used to being in the crate and considers it a safe place this will go a long way towards calming his nerves.

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