PetFoodia.com - Pet Food Coupons and Reviews

Pet Food Coupons and Pet Food Reviews

  • Dog Food Reviews
  • Dog Food Coupons
  • Cat Food Reviews
  • Cat Food Coupons
  • Pet Talk
  • Pet Vet
  • Pet Health
You are here: PetFoodia.com » Pet Training » What is Crate Training?

What is Crate Training?

December 6, 2011 by PetFoodia

Crate training is the process of training a dog through the means of using a cage or crate. Many pet owners will use crate training when they first get their dog or have a young puppy introduced into their homes. The purpose behind crate training is to give your dog a sense of refuge or security, and not a means for punishment. Crate training should never be used as a punishment method.

How to Start Create Training?

Most people will use crate training when they leave the home, as they don’t want their dog to roam around the house, eat things they shouldn’t or make a mess. In the early stages of crate training, it is important to only place your dog in their cage for a short period of time at first. You can gradually close the door to the crate as well, but this is not recommended for the first few days/weeks of training. To keep your dog feeling secure, when you decide to start closing the door on your cage, you can leave it closed for longer periods of time.

Pet owners can also use cookies or treats to reward their dogs for entering and staying in their cages calmly. As your dog gets more used to their crate, you can also introduce your dogs food and water bowls to the crate, especially for longer periods of time when they are alone. Make sure you never leave your dog alone in their crate for extended periods of time, as they will need to be let out for bathroom usage.

When you return home, make sure you immediately take your dog out of their crate and reward them with time with the family and occasional play. Don’t forget, you mean everything to your dog, and even just a few minutes of attention and play means the world to your dog.

Filed Under: Pet Training

About PetFoodia

Hi, I'm Foxy! As the official spokesperson for PetFoodia.com, I wanted to welcome you to our wonderful pet web site. We created this web site to help share information to pet owners, while also providing useful resources and reviews on every day products that we are giving to our pets.

Search

Popular Articles

5 FQAs About Tick and Flea Dog Collar

5 FQAs About Tick and Flea Dog Collar

Spring break is here and summer is fast … [Read More...]

Oral Health Tips for Dogs and Cats

Oral Health Tips for Dogs and Cats

When taking care of your pet's health, one of the … [Read More...]

Knowing the Difference Between Grain vs. Grain Free Pet Food Diets

Knowing the Difference Between Grain vs. Grain Free Pet Food Diets

When choosing a pet food for your precious … [Read More...]

What to Know When Changing Your Dogs Pet Food

What to Know When Changing Your Dogs Pet Food

Changing your pet's food isn't something that … [Read More...]

Is Expensive Pet Food Better? – Ask a Vet

Is Expensive Pet Food Better? – Ask a Vet

When walking down the aisles of your favorite pet … [Read More...]

Site Navigation

  • Dog Questions
  • Cat Questions
  • Pet Vet
  • Pet Health
  • Pet Food
  • Pet Talk
  • Pet Training
  • Pet Products
  • About PetFoodia
  • Contact
  • Privacy Policy
  • DMCA
  • Disclaimer

Search PetFoodia

Recent Posts

  • 5 FQAs About Tick and Flea Dog Collar
  • Oral Health Tips for Dogs and Cats
  • Knowing the Difference Between Grain vs. Grain Free Pet Food Diets
  • What to Know When Changing Your Dogs Pet Food
  • Is Expensive Pet Food Better? – Ask a Vet
  • Summer Time Pet Hazards Pet Owners Need to Be Aware Of
  • How to Correctly Read a Dog Food Label
  • Pet Travel 101: What You Need to Know When Traveling with a Pet
  • Quick Tips to Keeping Your Pets Cool When It’s Hot Out
  • How Much Does It Cost to Own a Dog?
  • 6 Kinds of Allergies that Can Affect Your Canine
  • 7 of the Best Super Foods to Add to Your Dog’s Diet
  • 10 of the Most Toxic Foods to Keep Away from Your Pet
  • If Your Pet Could Talk, What Would it Say?
  • PrettyLitter Cat Litter Review and 10% Coupon Code

Pet Article Categories

  • Cat Food Coupons
  • Cat Food Reviews
  • Dog Beds
  • Dog Food Coupons
  • Dog Food Reviews
  • Dog Treats
  • Featured
  • Pet Food
  • Pet Food Brands
  • Pet Food Samples
  • Pet Health
  • Pet Products
  • Pet Shampoos
  • Pet Talk
  • Pet Training
  • Pet Vet
  • Uncategorized

Copyright © 2021 · Magazine Pro Theme on Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in