#crate train puppy

[sergle]

hi!! what was the name of that dog trainer(s?) you mentioned watching before getting hugo? i'm considering a puppy and want to be able to train this little dude like a boss TIA :]

omg I was watching McCann Dogs!! I watched so so so much of their training vids before bringing Hugo home + during his puppyhood and it helped so much. these are some of the ones that I really Studied early on to give me a blueprint of how to start from ground zero w my boy

[yeyinde]

overeager slutpuppy reader and dog trainer Ghost is all i can think about tbh

[kangals]

thoughts constantly oscillating between “omg I can’t believe in less than one week I will have puppy” and “omg I can’t believe I have less than one week before months of exhaustion and terror”

[golden-girl-daisy]

Living with a shiba is no different than living with a velociraptor. (Sound on)

[the-thistle-missile]

This is the closest she has gotten to sleeping outside of her crate.

[thebarkpaladin]

just a babby

[allthings-acorn]

I haven’t really posted about this but I’m in the process of getting a dog training, walking, and pet sitting business of the ground. So naturally I’m in the trenches battling against imposter syndrome.

I have a couple of pet sitting clients and one puppy I’m training so far. I had originally discussed a 6 week time-frame for basic puppy training. Tomorrow is the 6th lesson but it’s been a couple weeks since I worked with the puppy’s family. So I texted the mom today to check in and I told her that I wanted to set aside some time tomorrow to discuss the puppy’s progress.

She responded, “Can we continue after 6 lessons?” And I reassured her that we could, and I just wanted to talk about where we were at and set goals for moving forward. She said she was relieved, since my first message had her worried!

Anyway, I’m feeling torn between A) Hooray they want more training! They’re happy with the service! And B) But shouldn’t I have solved their issues by now? Am I failing because I gave them a six week estimate and now they want more training?

I genuinely am not sure which voice to listen to. The puppy has made some good progress on potty training, and she went from barking and biting the crate bars to completely crate trained. We’ve done a fair bit of work on impulse control and reinforcing calm behavior. It’s a family with lots of small kids so a lot of their issues come down to either management or the parents not having enough time to practice with the puppy or struggling to be consistent. So on the one hand, I think the puppy is doing well for such a difficult environment but also I’m terrified that I’m taking advantage of these folks somehow?

Idk part of me wishes my first client was a bit more straight forward. Like, puppy raising is very much my wheelhouse but figuring out how to manage expectation and get results in a busy house with young kids is very much not.

[candlewitches]

time for my monthly “my dog is the best dog” post

He’ll be one on Monday!

[rasairui]

"Uhhh violence never the answer it's childish to start fights" it's also childish to refuse any and all criticism and expect everyone around you to bend over backwards to accommodate your every fucking whim and never do the same in return. If YOU make YOURSELF impossible to have a mature conversation with, people are going to stop trying.

[leolaroot]

junebug slept in her crate with the door open for the first time in checks watch three years this morning. progress is being made.

[ongreenergrasses]

the puppy upstairs is absolutely frantic 💔

[doggozila]

(via PUPPY CRATE TRAINING)

If you’re looking for effective methods to teach your puppy where to go to the bathroom and prevent accidents in your home, you’ve come to the right place.

[awoo-crew]

CRATE 👏 TRAINING 👏 IS 👏 NOT 👏 ABUSE 👏

[izzy-b-hands]

i was going to only film today but somehow I'm writing a fic abt izzy and fang taking on a puppy ed and stede can't handle (not so much a them issue as a 'they already have shared custody of Stede's kids so the house is Busy also there are other extenuating circumstances that mean maybe a puppy now was Not A Great Idea' overall thing)

searching up puppy training rn bc it's been An While since I had a dog and I've already implied fang and izzy know what they're doing so. I need to verify what's changed re: dog training since last I needed to look lmao

[themme--fatale]

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[puppyexpressions]

Crates for House-Training Puppies

Q. We took our puppy to a class at the pet store, and the instructor urged everyone to use a crate for house-training. Is it really fair or kind to keep a puppy in a cage?

A. Old ideas can be hard to eradicate, even when better ones come along. That's certainly true when it comes to house-training, with some people still using pointless, long-discredited methods such as shoving a puppy's nose in his mess or swatting him with a rolled-up newspaper.

Using a crate to raise a puppy is the kindest and fairest method of all, because it provides a puppy with a lesson for life. Not only does a puppy learn when to and where not to relieve himself, but he also grows up feeling relaxed, safe and secure in confinement.

Though the first lesson is for puppies, the second is forever.

Dogs who are comfortable in crates can be more safely transported, and they are generally more relaxed if they have to stay at the veterinarian’s. Finally, crates provide pets with safe, secure housing in an emergency, such as during a natural disaster.

Bottom line: The expanded use of crates, once just for shipping by air, has been one of more significant advances in modern dog training and care.

Most dogs learn quickly that a crate is “a room of his own,” and as long as the pet isn’t left crated for extended periods of time, the crate is a tool that really and truly works well for all.

So how does a crate “magically” house-train a puppy?

Crate-training limits a puppy's options to three: He's either empty and playing in the house, he's in the crate and "holding it" because he doesn't want to sit in his own waste, or he's at the place you've chosen for him to relieve himself. A key to successful crate-training is to purchase a crate that's large enough to allow the puppy to turn around, but not so roomy that he can do  his business in one corner and take a nap in the other.

It's also important that puppies are not left in their crates for extended periods of time. Puppies need to relieve themselves after they wake up, after they eat or drink, or after a period of play. Set up a schedule to accommodate his needs as you work to mold behavior; young puppies, especially small breeds or mixes, can't go very long without eating, drinking, sleeping or relieving themselves.

A good rule of thumb: Puppies can hold it as long as their age in months. A 2-month-old pup can hold it in a crate for about two hours, for example.

When the puppy walks into the crate, praise him and give him a toy or treat. But don’t make a huge fuss over his walking in — be calm and matter-of-fact about it. Your puppy should associate positive experiences with the crate, so he comes to think of it as a natural place to relax.

Let the puppy sleep next to your bed in his crate — sleeping near you speeds the bonding process. When he's young, he may wake you in the night to let you know he needs to go outside. But as he grows older, he should be able to make it through the night. Then, as soon as he's awake in the morning, lead him to the chosen outside spot. When he goes, praise him thoroughly. Then take him inside for breakfast. Feed him and offer him water, and then take him out for another chance to go. If he goes, more praise and back inside for play. Once he's completely empty, put him in the crate. Ignore the whines and whimpers. If left alone, the puppy will soon be fast asleep and will stay that way until it's time for the next round of out, eat/drink, out, play, crate.

Remember, the goal is for your puppy to become reliable enough to roam free in your house, not to stay in a crate for life. 

Eventually, your pet will spend more of his time loose in the house under your supervision, and he will start asking to visit his outdoor spot. Don't forget to confirm his early attempts at proper behavior by rewarding him with praise and treats.

If you spot an in-house accident, don't punish your pet. Rubbing his nose in the mess is pointless and mean. If you catch your dog in the act, a stern "no" will suffice, followed by an immediate trip to the yard and praise when he finishes up where he's supposed to. Clean up the inside mess thoroughly, treating the area with an enzymatic solution to neutralize the smell.

With proper crate-training, the number of such incidents will be relatively few, and you'll end up with a dog who is not only reliable in the house, but also confident in his own ability to stay alone when you are gone.