Q. i'v aways heard of crate training but i have no idea what it is
Answer
The instructions that follow are designed to teach a dog to enjoy being in a crate. The speed with which you progress depends upon the dog and whether he already dislikes the crate. If your dog has a history with the crate and is now reluctant to go in, get a different type of crate and work through the steps very slowly. There are wire crates, plastic airline crates, and mesh crates. The mesh crate is the most portable but is inappropriate for dogs who are big on chewing. The mesh and airline crates provide the most privacy for the dog. Some dogs like to have a blanket or towel draped over the wire crate to give a more âdenlikeâ feel. Truly crate-phobic dogs may need preliminary training with crate-like structures. For instance, you might wish to teach the dog to walk under a suspended tarp, step between two upright boards, or lie down in the bottom half of an airline crate (top removed) before ever introducing him to a crate. Difficult dogs also benefit from training to sit, down, stay, and to step forward and back, as this gives you more precision in instructing the dog on exactly what behavior youâd like him to perform.
The instructions that follow are designed to teach a dog to enjoy being in a crate. The speed with which you progress depends upon the dog and whether he already dislikes the crate. If your dog has a history with the crate and is now reluctant to go in, get a different type of crate and work through the steps very slowly. There are wire crates, plastic airline crates, and mesh crates. The mesh crate is the most portable but is inappropriate for dogs who are big on chewing. The mesh and airline crates provide the most privacy for the dog. Some dogs like to have a blanket or towel draped over the wire crate to give a more âdenlikeâ feel. Truly crate-phobic dogs may need preliminary training with crate-like structures. For instance, you might wish to teach the dog to walk under a suspended tarp, step between two upright boards, or lie down in the bottom half of an airline crate (top removed) before ever introducing him to a crate. Difficult dogs also benefit from training to sit, down, stay, and to step forward and back, as this gives you more precision in instructing the dog on exactly what behavior youâd like him to perform.
How to get a dog to not pee when you get home?
Madilyn
Hey i have a dog and she a puppy but is almost one and she always pees when i get home or my anyone and it not good anymore i hate having to clean it up....i always take her outside when i get home but she just cant control it!any ideas to help me? Thank You(:
Answer
This can be a frustrating problem! I am a certified dog trainer, and have worked with a number of dogs with this issue.
One of the best things you can to is to prevent it from happening. Crate train your puppy properly. Check out my website for in-depth information on how to do this: http://www.precision-dog-training.com/crate-training-a-dog.html.
Only use the crate as a positive, enjoyable thing - never as a punishment or time-out. Start by letting her check the crate out on her own, have a blanket inside, and leave the door open. You can toss a treat in, say "Crate" or "Place" and let her run in to get the treat and then come back out again.
Repeat this exercise for a couple days, and then start closing the door behind her once she's inside. Only leave it closed for a few seconds, then let her out again. Slowly increase the amount of time that you leave her in for. Keep in mind, do not let her out for barking or whining - she should be quiet before the door comes open.
As you're increasing the amount of time, give her a chew toy, bone or a kong with a little bit of peanut butter in it to keep her busy. Always be sure to take her out to relieve herself before putting her in the crate. By slowly building up the amount of time that she is in there (while you're home), you'll soon be ready to leave her in the crate when you go out.
Along with this, start desensitizing her to your coming home. What do I mean? Have her in the house with you, and prepare to leave. Put your coat and shoes on, grab your keys and purse, and go out the door. Close the door, and then come right back in. Ignore your puppy when you re-enter the house, take off your shoes and coat, etc., and continue on with your normal activities.
Do this several times a day until she is not reacting to your return. Then stay outside the house for 30 seconds to a minute, doing everything else the same. Again, when she is not reacting, increase the amount of time that you stay out of the house. You want her to think that your return is no big deal.
Walk her before you leave, giving her time to relieve herself. Then tell her to go in her crate, and give her a bone, toy or kong to work on. For the first few times, only leave the house for an hour or two. When you return, be quiet and calm. Act like there is nothing exciting about your return.
Let her out of the crate, and immediately take her outside. Praise when she pees outside!
This can be a frustrating problem! I am a certified dog trainer, and have worked with a number of dogs with this issue.
One of the best things you can to is to prevent it from happening. Crate train your puppy properly. Check out my website for in-depth information on how to do this: http://www.precision-dog-training.com/crate-training-a-dog.html.
Only use the crate as a positive, enjoyable thing - never as a punishment or time-out. Start by letting her check the crate out on her own, have a blanket inside, and leave the door open. You can toss a treat in, say "Crate" or "Place" and let her run in to get the treat and then come back out again.
Repeat this exercise for a couple days, and then start closing the door behind her once she's inside. Only leave it closed for a few seconds, then let her out again. Slowly increase the amount of time that you leave her in for. Keep in mind, do not let her out for barking or whining - she should be quiet before the door comes open.
As you're increasing the amount of time, give her a chew toy, bone or a kong with a little bit of peanut butter in it to keep her busy. Always be sure to take her out to relieve herself before putting her in the crate. By slowly building up the amount of time that she is in there (while you're home), you'll soon be ready to leave her in the crate when you go out.
Along with this, start desensitizing her to your coming home. What do I mean? Have her in the house with you, and prepare to leave. Put your coat and shoes on, grab your keys and purse, and go out the door. Close the door, and then come right back in. Ignore your puppy when you re-enter the house, take off your shoes and coat, etc., and continue on with your normal activities.
Do this several times a day until she is not reacting to your return. Then stay outside the house for 30 seconds to a minute, doing everything else the same. Again, when she is not reacting, increase the amount of time that you stay out of the house. You want her to think that your return is no big deal.
Walk her before you leave, giving her time to relieve herself. Then tell her to go in her crate, and give her a bone, toy or kong to work on. For the first few times, only leave the house for an hour or two. When you return, be quiet and calm. Act like there is nothing exciting about your return.
Let her out of the crate, and immediately take her outside. Praise when she pees outside!
Powered by Yahoo! Answers
Title Post: What's crate training for dogs????
Rating: 100% based on 9998 ratings. 5 user reviews.
Author: Unknown
Thanks For Coming To My Blog
Rating: 100% based on 9998 ratings. 5 user reviews.
Author: Unknown
Thanks For Coming To My Blog
Tidak ada komentar:
Posting Komentar