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has anyone made their own dog crate covers? id love to make my own so it would go perfect with the room, be a little cheaper, and be customized. what would be the easiest way to go about this project for someone that cannot sew to save their life and doesn't even own a sewing machine. Also what would be the cheapest places to find the supplies i need?
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If you can't sew, you could try using iron-on hemming tape(Stitch Witchery is one brand), though I think it would be a bit difficult to make a dog crate cover with it and have it look neat and tidy. Besides, if you cover the dog crate then the dog inside it isn't going to get much airflow in the crate. Crates have holes to make sure the dog gets enough air and doesn't get too warm in the crate. And if the dog is liable to try to chew the cover through the holes, that's another problem. I wouldn't do this at all, for the sake of the dog. Any place that sells fabric will have what you need if you still think this is a good idea.
If you can't sew, you could try using iron-on hemming tape(Stitch Witchery is one brand), though I think it would be a bit difficult to make a dog crate cover with it and have it look neat and tidy. Besides, if you cover the dog crate then the dog inside it isn't going to get much airflow in the crate. Crates have holes to make sure the dog gets enough air and doesn't get too warm in the crate. And if the dog is liable to try to chew the cover through the holes, that's another problem. I wouldn't do this at all, for the sake of the dog. Any place that sells fabric will have what you need if you still think this is a good idea.
About crating my dog..?
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so I dont quite get it.. do I put him inside the crate all night long with or without water? and I dont leave the door open right?
might be silly questions but I wanna make sure I got it right..
okay now that he's locked inside the crate.. where does he go potty? He has diharea and I dont want him messing it up..
I know it should be house trained and put in a crate but I need to know abotu details..
sorry first time dog owner..
Thanks!
Answer
The crate you use needs to be big enough for your dog to stand up, turn around, and lay down comfortably.
Bedding for the crate should cover the crate floor. For the first few weeks with your new pup, you may want to just use a couple of old towels, or make sure you use a crate pad that is machine washable so potty accidents are easy to clean up.
I would recommend not putting water in the crate overnight. You don't want to encourage accidents, and it won't hurt the pup to go through his night's sleep without water. Just make sure he gets some first thing in the morning.
Reward him for going into the kennel when told, and don't punish him by using the kennel as a form of isolation.
The idea of crate-training is that your puppy won't go potty in there. It's his safe haven, his home, his den. Make sure you take him for a good walk before you put him in for the night, and another one first thing in the morning. If he's having diarrhea, it's actually easier to clean the kennel than your whole house. Lay down some newspaper or towels that are easy to wash.
The only other thing you need to know is that while you're crate-training, you absolutely must ignore your puppy's cries during the night. I know it will be very hard to do, and you'll probably lose some sleep for the first week, but I promise you it will be faster and easier for both of you if you don't come running every time he squeaks. Remember that your house is a completely new environment for your pup, so him not sleeping through the night is completely understandable. He'll adjust within a week or two.
Good Luck!
The crate you use needs to be big enough for your dog to stand up, turn around, and lay down comfortably.
Bedding for the crate should cover the crate floor. For the first few weeks with your new pup, you may want to just use a couple of old towels, or make sure you use a crate pad that is machine washable so potty accidents are easy to clean up.
I would recommend not putting water in the crate overnight. You don't want to encourage accidents, and it won't hurt the pup to go through his night's sleep without water. Just make sure he gets some first thing in the morning.
Reward him for going into the kennel when told, and don't punish him by using the kennel as a form of isolation.
The idea of crate-training is that your puppy won't go potty in there. It's his safe haven, his home, his den. Make sure you take him for a good walk before you put him in for the night, and another one first thing in the morning. If he's having diarrhea, it's actually easier to clean the kennel than your whole house. Lay down some newspaper or towels that are easy to wash.
The only other thing you need to know is that while you're crate-training, you absolutely must ignore your puppy's cries during the night. I know it will be very hard to do, and you'll probably lose some sleep for the first week, but I promise you it will be faster and easier for both of you if you don't come running every time he squeaks. Remember that your house is a completely new environment for your pup, so him not sleeping through the night is completely understandable. He'll adjust within a week or two.
Good Luck!
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