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Does anyone know? I was also wondering if it would be too late for a large breed dog to be crate trained at about 1 year and a half years old.
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It's never too late for training.
For the older dog, you have the advantage of not having the puppy adolescence to deal with. However, you do have a dog that can be more "set in their ways", and will need a little more time to do things like you want, not what they want. This being said, he can be trained.
Same goes for crate training. Never use the crate for punishment, and when you put him in the crate, give him a special treat and a favorite toy or bone. May the crate a "comfort zone" for the dog, a place he can go that no one will bother him and a place he can get away from everyone and everything when he wants to. When he's not locked in the crate, leave the door open so he can go in and out freely.
It may take a little longer than a puppy, but there is always a way to train any dog, regardless of age.
It's never too late for training.
For the older dog, you have the advantage of not having the puppy adolescence to deal with. However, you do have a dog that can be more "set in their ways", and will need a little more time to do things like you want, not what they want. This being said, he can be trained.
Same goes for crate training. Never use the crate for punishment, and when you put him in the crate, give him a special treat and a favorite toy or bone. May the crate a "comfort zone" for the dog, a place he can go that no one will bother him and a place he can get away from everyone and everything when he wants to. When he's not locked in the crate, leave the door open so he can go in and out freely.
It may take a little longer than a puppy, but there is always a way to train any dog, regardless of age.
Do you use a crate for your large breed dog?
duman
Is there plenty of room for them in it? I have a couple dog beds for my dog so he can have somewhere depending on where we are in the house but I wondered if maybe they'd rather be in a crate? Are crates too cramped for large breeds?
Oh no, I wasn't asking for punishment purposes or anything. My dog is fine with free run of the house. I'd just read in here quite a few times that they like their crates and are more comfortable in them. I was just curious for that reason if I should get one.
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I have two Mastiffs. The older of the two is three; he is not crated. The younger of the two, who is about a year and a half old, is indeed crated. He's crated for an hour after each meal to force the two dogs to relax separately (this is to reduce the risk of bloat). He used to be crated at night and whenever he couldn't be watched, but he's maturing nicely. Because both dogs have proven to be trustworthy with free run of the house, neither of them are crated overnight or in our absence.
Yes, there is plenty of room in the crate, when he is crated. You need to buy a crate that fits the dog, obviously. Because mine is a giant breed, I have an XL crate. It's, what, 54" long? It's like this:
http://www.pawzpetcarecenter.com/1154u.html
He has more than enough room to sit and stand up. He can easily turn around and can lay down in various positions. Because the crate is suitable for his size, he isn't at all cramped.
As for your situation, no, a crate sounds unnecessary. Crate-trained dogs should love their crates, yes, but dogs who aren't crate-trained and who do not need crates won't really benefit much from them. They might like the cozy atmosphere, but unless your dog displays anxious tendencies (in which case he would benefit from having somewhere safe to hide), then I'm sure he's perfectly fine sleeping on his beds instead.
I have two Mastiffs. The older of the two is three; he is not crated. The younger of the two, who is about a year and a half old, is indeed crated. He's crated for an hour after each meal to force the two dogs to relax separately (this is to reduce the risk of bloat). He used to be crated at night and whenever he couldn't be watched, but he's maturing nicely. Because both dogs have proven to be trustworthy with free run of the house, neither of them are crated overnight or in our absence.
Yes, there is plenty of room in the crate, when he is crated. You need to buy a crate that fits the dog, obviously. Because mine is a giant breed, I have an XL crate. It's, what, 54" long? It's like this:
http://www.pawzpetcarecenter.com/1154u.html
He has more than enough room to sit and stand up. He can easily turn around and can lay down in various positions. Because the crate is suitable for his size, he isn't at all cramped.
As for your situation, no, a crate sounds unnecessary. Crate-trained dogs should love their crates, yes, but dogs who aren't crate-trained and who do not need crates won't really benefit much from them. They might like the cozy atmosphere, but unless your dog displays anxious tendencies (in which case he would benefit from having somewhere safe to hide), then I'm sure he's perfectly fine sleeping on his beds instead.
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