How large should my dogs crate be?

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chris

I have a German Shepherd puppy. Videos that I have been watching say that I should get a dog crate wherein my dog can stand sit and turn. I've been thinking that if I do get such a size, my dog's growth will stop because of the crate. Also, German Shepherds are large bred dogs. What will happen when it grows up? I find it too expensive to buy a crate everytime the dog grows bigger.

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It will not restrict his size. He might be uncomfortable in a crate that is too small AND you should never leave him in there for too long. My bullmastiff has the largest crate we could buy (even through special order). He now is too big for it, but still sleeps in it every night with the door open...voluntarily. I would never leave him in it for long, but if I can't put him outside when I leave for short periods of time due to weather, etc, I will close the door. He can still stand up and turn around in it, but I would never leave him in there for more than an hour or two...and he LIKES the cage.

As far as restricting growth...as I said before, it won't. My dog is now over 100 lbs...I do not think his growth has been restricted in the slightest.

Buy the largest one you can buy...german shepherds are not as big as bullmastiffs, but they are still very large. If he seems to like it more cozy, divide off part of the crate so the area is smaller while he is still little. My dog didn't care wither way.

What is a dog crate used for and should I get one?

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I am thinking about getting a dog but I don't know what a dog crate is used for and would u reccomend one?

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Wow be carful who you listen to! NEVER PUNISH YOUR PUP TO HIS CRATE!!!!!! EVER EVER EVER! NOT CRULE unless u leave them in there more then eight hours! Ok here it goes

yes its for potty training
pup should have free axcess to the crate at all times
crate should be big enough for the pup to stand lydown and turn around (dogs dont like to sleep where they go so thats y you dont want more room)
to get pup use to crate you can put small bits of high value food in the crate for the 1st 3 days works on there foraging sensors and makes it a happy place (not 100% needed but helps alot)
the crate is sopose to act like a den and a safe place for you pup to retreet to (THATS Y YOU NEVER PUNISH A PUP TO HIS CRATE!)
When you first start using the crate u start out just leaveing the pup in there for short periods of time whaen home somethimes and when going out for short periods of time for example put pup in and leave for half an hour (dont make a big deal of you leaveing) next time leave for two hours ect.. NEVER leave a dog in a crate for more than 8 hrs. Its said that a pup can hold there potties for one hour for every month of there age up to 8 months after that its your bad and moving twards neglect.
The crate should be place in an area where the pup can see and here the ppl in the house. and much like a human child if he keeps crying put some earplugs in and let him b if not hell never get use to it. But if your start him off right he shouldent get to upset.

No food or water in the crate and toys only if theres absolutly no way it can harm him but personally it makes me nervous ( dont want pup to choke)

And for future advise make sure you ask a trainer... Like me ;)
If you have any more pup questions feel free to contact me personaly for pro advise Vegetagirl6767@yahoo.com

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