When trying to train your pup, one of the best things you can do to make the whole thing easier on both you and your pup is to make use of a crate. The crate, when used properly, will become your puppies den, and will be his place to go when he wants to be quiet.

Using a crate is ideal when you are trying to potty train your pup, dogs very rarely make a mess where they sleep, so using the crate to help in this process should make it much faster.

You should always remember though, never to use the ... read more

Last time we talked about introducing your dog to his crate, and where to put the crate within your home. The next step is;

Getting Your Dog To Go Into The Crate

One way to get your dog to take those steps into his crate is to bribe him! Put his favorite toy or a treat, just inside the crate, don’t put it to far in, just so that he has to put his head into the crate to retrieve it.

I suspect that your dog will poke his head in, grab the toy or treat and then back out ... read more

1. Crate Training a Puppy – The Basics – Part 1