Is crate training cruel

The training process

Crate training can take days or weeks, depending on your dog's age, temperament and past experiences.

Puppy crate training at night

Puppy crate training at night

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When to stop crate training

How long does it take to crate train a puppy at night

How to crate train a puppy

It's important to keep two things in mind while crate training: The crate should always be associated with something pleasant and training should take place in a series of small steps. Don't go too fast.

Step 1: Introduce your dog to the crate

Place the crate in an area of your house where the family spends a lot of time, such as the family room.

Put a soft blanket or bed in the crate. Take the door off or keep it propped open and let the dog explore the crate at their leisure. Some dogs will be naturally curious and start sleeping in the crate right away.

Crate training schedule

If yours isn't one of them:

• Bring them over to the crate and talk to them in a happy tone of voice. Make sure the crate door is open and secured so that it won't hit your dog and frighten them.
• Encourage your dog to enter the crate by dropping some small food treats nearby, then just inside the door, and finally, all the way inside the crate.

  If they refuse to

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