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Crate training a dog can make the difference between success and failure when bringing a new canine member into your home.  We're here to help you with the success.



 A new dog, whether puppy or adult, is a joy but also requires a lot of training to help them acclimate to your household routines and rules. One of the keys to successful family integration and a great dog training  help, is dog crate training.
At first when suggested to some owners, they think of crate training as being similar to putting the pup in a cage like a wild animal – that it seems cruel. It’s not. In the wild dogs take to caves and other small areas for comfort. If used the right way a home crate can become that “cave” for your dog that they’ll go to whenever they wish.


- It’s repeatedly been shown as successful for house training dogs

- It’s also successful for working out bad behaviors like chewing on shoes

- Crates become a home away from home when you travel (giving the dog protection too!)

- Crates offer your dog a private space to retreat to when scared or uncertain

- Crates keep the dog away from potential household hazards when their human owners are sleeping or away.

As a dog owner, you’ll find a crate is a fantastic tool for building your relationship with your puppy as well.

Your dog may have an accident in the crate even though dogs do not like to eliminate where they sleep. If this happens its very important to get rid of that smell. Otherwise the dog may continue to mark that spot.

When crate training a dog, he should wear a break away collar for safety. This type of collar comes off easily if it gets caught on the cage at any location.

During periods of excessive heat crate training is counter-indicated.  

When using crates for house training make sure the dog eliminates before going inside. (Patience is required here because this can sometimes take a while.) This encourages success.

Keep children and other pets away from the dog’s crates. Dogs can become protective of their lair.