If you Want a Great Companion dog then Start Canine Crate Training Today

Emotions run high when thinking about getting a pet but we never seem to consider the work involved with house training or canine crate training. We notice those well behaved animals walking nicely beside their owner and never consider the effort it took to teach good on leash behavior.

Maybe you watched on television those obedience training exhibitions or even competitive dog and owner events such as the flying disk competition or the agility games. We both know however that crate training probably didn't figure into the equation but it was more about all the positive things having a pet can bring.

Keep in mind that if you really want a companion animal though, you need to train them so they know where to go to the bathroom

Canine crate training no matter if the animal is a puppy or an adult dog should be started almost immediately. That is, if they want to have their pet be an actual companion and enjoy the comfort of having a good friend spend time with them in the house.

Do not mistake crate training for kenneling. Crate training is a method of confinement that keeps you in control of your doggie pal and limits his ability to get into trouble.

It is NOT is not the same as putting them in a cage for storage to bring out when you're again interested in playing. Make no mistake, these same people who complain about how terrible it is to use a cage for confinement are the same folks that will be begging for help with their puppies bad habits when he's a few months older.

It's at this point where many dog owners run into problems. This is especially true of owners whose dog has grown up without any house training. No matter the age, if working with a puppy, adolescent or adult animal with bad habits, you need to take action and limit their freedom in the house.

Understand, it's not about caging your dog but only limit his freedom to the time that you can give 100% of your attention. The idea is to limit and if possible completely eliminate any bathroom accidents in the home.

A dog can literally squat and go in 5 seconds so anytime you cannot give them full attention, your puppy needs to stay in their crate. Accidents in the house are caused by inattentive pet owners who aren't paying enough attention when your pet is out of his crate.

Canine crate training is accomplished, especially with an adult dog, by making it clear who's the alpha dog or boss of the pack. Dogs view their family as a pack and control belongs to the alpha dog or leader. That leader always needs to be clear to your pet and always needs to be you.

The key is to focus on getting control and keeping it. While even with house training, dogs will be looking for the alpha dog of the pack and you want to be certain that title belongs to you. Some dogs are headstrong and if you aren't firm with this part of the training, your pet can take control and you will end up being miserable.

A puppy and even an adult canine will get the idea that leaving the crate means going outside to use the bathroom. Once this is established you're well on your way to a reliable companion who won't be using behind the chair as their personal bathroom facilities.

The time it takes to learn and use effective crate training techniques is nothing compared to the enjoyment of having a dog that can be left reliably in your home without the worry of accidental urination on the expensive floor coverings. In the end, canine crate training will result in the satisfaction of having a great pet for years to come.

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