Comments on: When training a new born puppy should i use a crate?

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Wed, 19 Aug 2009 20:02:58 +0000

[...] When training a new born puppy should i use a crate? I really don’t like the idea of getting a crate, but every book I read about puppy training said your should get a crate, but when it said you did not have to. Read more… [...]

By: maur911

maur911 — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 07:02:40 +0000

Yes, it is the easiest and fastest way to house break the dog.

By: voleybal playa

voleybal playa — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 02:58:31 +0000

The crate itll go outside or on paper so say dont get the crate itll go outside or in crate.
The pup is fully grown so can get good size that will fit it is fully grown so.

From voleybal playa

By: Elizabeth F

Elizabeth F — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 08:21:32 +0000

no it might get scared but i suggest a lot of newspaper

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By: Pit Bull

Pit Bull — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 11:21:49 +0000

Posted by Pit Bull

yes, a crate/kennel is perfect for training him to to not potty in the house, dogs dont poop where they sleep, after he gets used to going potty outside, then you can use the crate/kennel as a time out for when he does something he is not supposed to do

By: Dh

Dh — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 03:46:39 +0000

NO HOW WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE IN A CRATE? All you have to do is take the puppy out every 2 hours every day and the puppy will learn you go outside. Trust me it works.

By: Parker H

Parker H — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 16:42:46 +0000

Posted by Parker H

yes

Because it will help so the puppy won’t go to the bathroom in the house. Also so they don’t tear anything up while your gone.

By: tiger_cutie2000

tiger_cutie2000 — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 04:48:09 +0000

The main idea of crate training is for many reasons. I believe that you should. First of all it makes it somewhat easier for you to train your puppy for potty training. You should not get a crate too big or too small. It should only be big enough for the dog to fully stand up and turn around. This gives them a healthy space but a limited space so they don’t pee and poop where they know they are going to lay and sleep. If they whine (which they will), just stick with it and do not let them out. If you let them out while they are whining, they will know that whining will get them out. Plus, the dog will learn that this is his house, his domain, his security blanket. Normally, if they dog gets frightened or threatened, then they would go into the crate and not attack.

By: MJF

MJF — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 10:32:36 +0000

It’s completely your choice. I am not aware of anyone that has ever crate trained a puppy ( I live in Australia, so pups usually end up in the laundry!), but they do fine if limited at first to a smaller part of your home until their training starts having an effect. The most important thing is that you try to make it impossible for the puppy to go in the wrong spot. After you feed him, place him where you want him to go, every two hours or so, do the same. Before bed, then early in the morning do the same. If you keep him in a warm room that is not likely to be damaged by an accident or two, you probably won’t need to bother with a crate. It doesnt’ usually take long to train them using this method. Once the conditioning is in place, and he is old enough to have some self control, you’ll be all set.
Don’t forget to reward him calmly when he goes in the right spot. Don’t over-do the excitement, or you might distract him so much that he doesnt’ understand what he’s being praised for.
Good luck!

By: kp

kp — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 02:06:14 +0000

Posted by kp

yes you need to get a crate…because if you start training them young then you wont need to worry about them tearing stuff up and peeing and pooping in your house. the crate to them is their home…..if they wont pee where they sleep shortly they will consider your home as there territory just like their crate so no urinating in the house.

By: Showtunes

Showtunes — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 17:15:46 +0000

Yes.

1. Gives dog a safe place he can be locked if you cant watch him or have company that is not dog compatible.

2. Gives him his own territory that is just HIS, no sharing.

3. Small ‘den’ makes dog feel secure (like he’d have in the wild).

By: nekkiddoglady

nekkiddoglady — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 20:54:34 +0000

Posted by nekkiddoglady

YES! Actually, some dogs LIKE their crate! Dogs are den animals.. their crate becomes their den.. their own little safe place to go and hide to sleep.

Its also safer for your pup. When you cannot supervise him.. he is crated. You know then that he is not running around and chewing on things he shouldnt (such as electrical cords!)

Crating also makes potty training easier.

Its good to have your pup used to a crate from a young age. You never know when you will need to use a crate at some point in his adult life.

If you still think its cruel, think of it this way.. people put their babies in playpens.. is that cruel? Nope, it keeps them safe, and most babies enjoy their playpens. Putting a puppy in a crate is no different.

By: CF_

CF_ — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 15:45:16 +0000

Crate - YES!
the crate actually will become the dogs den - a safe place for it to go when it wants to be left alone - you NEVER use the crate for punishment.. its only a place you put them at night and when you cannot watch them yourself.. it solves alot of problems including destructive behavior….
you didnt say what breed of dog it is - but if is a small breed - getting it use to a crate is very handy especially if you have to transport it in a car (a dog in a crate is safer than a loose one) or it has to go to the groomer…

the newspaper method isnt as effective - the dogs dont fully understand why its sometimes ok to pee inside on paper - and other times its not….the news paper method is old and outdated…