Video Summary:
This video focuses on what size is right for your dog and talks about the different styles that are out there before you purchase.
Size:
A big mistake owners make is buying a crate that is way to big for their dog and know that you will buy several sized crates during the life time of your dog. So what size should you start out with? Well you will need to visualize what size your dog will be after the first six months of growth. If you are buying a crate for a mature dog than the size should allow your dog to stand and comfortably turn around and lay down but not large enough for the dog to be able to play around. This extra space might give your dog the opportunity to defecate in the cage which is a big no no.
Features:
Plastic crates are a good choice according to this trainer and having a door that can easily be removed and that can be rehung in either direction is important. Another key feature is to have easy to unlatch hinges on top that will enable easy removal of the top of the crate. Having big air holes for air flow is important but not to big to allow your dog to chew the plastic.
Wire or metal cages are nice because of the removable tray for easy cleaning a down fall is that this style cage has sharp edges that might cut you or small kids that like to play around the cage. Another issue is that the cage wall openings are large enough for your dog to reach out with it's paws to get at items on the floor like wires and cable. But the main problem with the large openings is that your dog might get their leg caught which might cause injury. If you decide to buy a wire cage remember that your dog will whine a lot at first and if you can see them it also means they can see you as well and this will most likely promote more whining. so so elevate this the trainer recommends that you cover the crate with a cardboard box or a cover made for dog crates.
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Well, I’m headed to expert village……..
Ok so you suggest a crate for training…but what are the steps to getting the puppy to potty train?? I live in an apartment building, and its really cold out now where I live, so I think i prefer paper/pad training… any suggestions on placement and schedule??
thx
@PitbullTheSuperDog
lol that is sooo true !!
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@smart5615 ur not suppose to let him pee in the cage- congrats
@BreathlessEndeavours I read your other comments you are absolutly right.
i traind my puppie when i am not home to use the wire crate as a min bathroom than get out and walk away he does it to
There is a good article on crates at My Puppy Academy
@marelinor @PitbullTheSuperDog has the right response for you.
@PhleshWound The fact that you have never used a crate is only a credit to your lack of understanding and comprehension of the reality of animal life. It is easy to say that you have never used a crate, and that people who do sicken you, but like its your choice to have a dog chew your stuff, it is others choice to crate train. And if you actually read any research, you might be able to make some sort of an educated response to these videos. Why watch if you just want to make neg comments anyway
@PitbullTheSuperDog
) Well, in this case it´s true. I have a long education and have worked as a professional dogtrainer in Sweden for over 15 years now. I mostly work with dogs with different behaviour problems.
@marelinor oh sorry, i forget we are on the internet where everyone expert in the given topic. lol
A puppy is like a baby. It eats, sleeps and play. After all these activities they need to pee and/or poop almost immediately, since they havent developed their abdomen muscles enough to hold themself until they are about six months old. Just like babies can´t. An you don´t put them in a crate to “teach” them, do you? Just take them out immediately after eating, sleeping and playing and reward them when they do their thing outside. No big deal. And excuse me for my english.
@PitbullTheSuperDog I´ve had dogs since 1971. And I´m a professional dogtrainer.
@PhleshWound You probably left your dobermans ears natural too huh?
all of his stupid “crate training” videos are the same one! i actually need help traing my new pup and this guy is just wasting my time!
Then you let them play a bit but make sure that you are still in charge and that they obey you. I would have her in her crate a total of five or six hours a day. She learned to poo and pee outside after two weeks. Now she’s free to roam around the house whenever she wants. She’s never in her bed unless she’s about to sleep or is being sent to it.
Personally, I don’t think there’s anything wrong with crate training. It’s not cruel as long as it’s temporary.
poo or pee, then I would take her in. Feed her. Afterwards, I would take her out again. After she shat, I would praise her and then let her play about for a good hour or so because these small dogs go every couple hours. After an hour, I would put her in her crate and she would be in it for an hour before I took her out again.
Dogs aren’t stupid. They get the idea. As long as you don’t carry them out of the house and onto the grass, they will grasp that they have to actually walk out themselves
I have a chihuahua, and I’ve been told they’re one of the hardest to train. In the beginning, my firm “no’s” were treated with ridicule. She would just stare at me and walk off, peeing and shitting in any place she desired. So I looked it up and came upon this method. I thought it was a bit extreme leaving a dog inside one little spot for so long. So, instead, I would keep her in the crate throughout the night (very comfy one). First thing in the morning I would take her outside. If she didn’t