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i want to buy a crate for my 7 week old lab puppy. what size should i be looking for and about what price? i found a few online. These are the sizes.
1. 22"L X 13"W X 16"H -
2. 24"L X 18"W X 21"H
3.30"L X 21"W X 24"H
4.36"L X 24"W X 27"H
5. 42"L X 28"W X 31"H
Answer
Please see House Training 101. Get a crate that is adjustable so as the dog grows you can make the space larger.
CRATE (HOUSE) TRAINING
First of all save your sanity and the carpets by not using paper or pads and house train her to go outside. Teaching her to go on paper or a pad is fine only if you keep it that way. Training her to go on paper then outside will only cause you to have to house train her twice. I love dogs and own a Golden Retriever but who wants to train a dog twice.
Next thing you need to do is keep a crate and don't pen her in the kitchen or any other room. Only use the crate when you are unable to watch her but make sure the crate is of the proper size. Crates should just be big enough to allow the dog to stand up, stretch and turn around in. Dogs will not relieve themselves in the area they are sleeping unless they absolutely cannot hold it. Also there should not be anything left in the crate that the puppy can chew such as stuffed animals or blankets. If she does happen to have an accident in the crate these will retain moisture and the mess will be harder for you to clean. Remember that puppies need to go out often as they have little bladder control.
When she is inside and out of the crate you can tether her to you, so that you can watch her closely. This also teaches her to be on a lead and at the same time she can be with you. If you don't want to tether her then when she's not crated you have to watch her like a hawk, not only in case she relieves herself, but for her own safety. She will chew things she shouldn't that can be very dangerous. Many dogs have been electrocuted because of chewing through power cords.
To house train her. Take her outside every 20 minutes by carrying her, she hopefully won't pee on you while in your arms. Tell her "Outside" in an exuberant and happy voice. Take her to where you want her to go, put the lead on her a tell her "Go Pee" watch her and when she goes praise her profusely. Something like " Good Girl, Go Pee" and make sure you pet her at the same time. Take her back inside, into the crate, tethered or just watching her. She will have accidents and (You have to catch her in the act) when she does, show her what she did and say in a stern low voice "No potty". It's not what you are saying that gets her attention it's how you say it. Take her outside as above and say " Go Pee". She likely won't because she just went in the house. Stay outside for a few minutes and bring her back in. If training is consistent it should take no longer than 10-14 days. After she starts getting the idea you need to teach her how to get your attention when she needs to go out.
Please see House Training 101. Get a crate that is adjustable so as the dog grows you can make the space larger.
CRATE (HOUSE) TRAINING
First of all save your sanity and the carpets by not using paper or pads and house train her to go outside. Teaching her to go on paper or a pad is fine only if you keep it that way. Training her to go on paper then outside will only cause you to have to house train her twice. I love dogs and own a Golden Retriever but who wants to train a dog twice.
Next thing you need to do is keep a crate and don't pen her in the kitchen or any other room. Only use the crate when you are unable to watch her but make sure the crate is of the proper size. Crates should just be big enough to allow the dog to stand up, stretch and turn around in. Dogs will not relieve themselves in the area they are sleeping unless they absolutely cannot hold it. Also there should not be anything left in the crate that the puppy can chew such as stuffed animals or blankets. If she does happen to have an accident in the crate these will retain moisture and the mess will be harder for you to clean. Remember that puppies need to go out often as they have little bladder control.
When she is inside and out of the crate you can tether her to you, so that you can watch her closely. This also teaches her to be on a lead and at the same time she can be with you. If you don't want to tether her then when she's not crated you have to watch her like a hawk, not only in case she relieves herself, but for her own safety. She will chew things she shouldn't that can be very dangerous. Many dogs have been electrocuted because of chewing through power cords.
To house train her. Take her outside every 20 minutes by carrying her, she hopefully won't pee on you while in your arms. Tell her "Outside" in an exuberant and happy voice. Take her to where you want her to go, put the lead on her a tell her "Go Pee" watch her and when she goes praise her profusely. Something like " Good Girl, Go Pee" and make sure you pet her at the same time. Take her back inside, into the crate, tethered or just watching her. She will have accidents and (You have to catch her in the act) when she does, show her what she did and say in a stern low voice "No potty". It's not what you are saying that gets her attention it's how you say it. Take her outside as above and say " Go Pee". She likely won't because she just went in the house. Stay outside for a few minutes and bring her back in. If training is consistent it should take no longer than 10-14 days. After she starts getting the idea you need to teach her how to get your attention when she needs to go out.
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daphnelks
I have a 4 year old Shihtzu (kailer) and a 2.5yr old half shihtzu/half Australian shepherd (Niko). Kailer was potty trained and hardly every had an accident till Niko came. Niko has been a devil to train. We NEVER use a crate and think it's mean. We prefer to get the dogs to just bark or show a sign that they need to go out to potty. Niko usually whines as a sign but not always. We keep finding pee puddles and you know when one goes the other has to go too! Is there something new to try? We tried potty pads- they get shredded in tug a war games or shake the crap out of it games. Since its hot my parents are especially wanting to keep them inside but its really really making us mad to find puddles. Please don't try to convince me to crate train- I WON'T DO IT. I want serious replies only. Our dogs are a part of our family and we feel we shouldn't' have to confine them. BTW they sleep with my parents and usually get let out before bed, during the night, & immediately in the morning.
If you suggest something that requires buying can you refer me to where it can be bought and a guess at the price. thx
Answer
First, thank you for not keeping your dogs in boxes. Crating can cause stress which causes both mental and physical health issues.
Try starting over with potty training 101. This is a good article about the steps to take. Cleaning the puddles is especially important so they don't think a place is acceptable because it smells already.
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/79206/puppy_potty_training_101.html
First, thank you for not keeping your dogs in boxes. Crating can cause stress which causes both mental and physical health issues.
Try starting over with potty training 101. This is a good article about the steps to take. Cleaning the puddles is especially important so they don't think a place is acceptable because it smells already.
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/79206/puppy_potty_training_101.html
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