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A Precision Pet Crate Size 4000
36x23x26
http://www.precisionpet.com/detail.aspx?id=9
These crates come with a divider (Which You REALLY WANT), and when your dog first goes into it you only want room for your dog to go in turn around and lay down. Also, be sure not to put down a blanket until your dog is potty trained. Otherwise, your dog will have go to the bathroom on the blanket, push it in the corner and sleep on a clean surface. When you see the mess (i hope) you clean up the mess, and over time this trains your dog to pee in the crate. One last tip, crate your dog whenever you cannot watch him/her. When potty training, your dog should be outside, and if he/she doesn't "go" they should be back in the crate. Wait about a half hour and repeat. When they go praise them, give him/her a treat and if you wish attach a command to it (Go potty).
A Precision Pet Crate Size 4000
36x23x26
http://www.precisionpet.com/detail.aspx?id=9
These crates come with a divider (Which You REALLY WANT), and when your dog first goes into it you only want room for your dog to go in turn around and lay down. Also, be sure not to put down a blanket until your dog is potty trained. Otherwise, your dog will have go to the bathroom on the blanket, push it in the corner and sleep on a clean surface. When you see the mess (i hope) you clean up the mess, and over time this trains your dog to pee in the crate. One last tip, crate your dog whenever you cannot watch him/her. When potty training, your dog should be outside, and if he/she doesn't "go" they should be back in the crate. Wait about a half hour and repeat. When they go praise them, give him/her a treat and if you wish attach a command to it (Go potty).
Crate Training Questions...?
Mahina C
I have a 9 week old chihuahua puppy. I just needed a few questions answered.
1. What size crate should I get?
2. What should be in the crate in the day and in the night? (bedding, toys food, potty pad)
3. Where should the crate be in my apartment? (my room or the living room)
4. In September I will be starting a job and I wanted to know how I should leave him at home. Should I keep him in a small crate, a big crate, an exercise pen or in an exercise pen with his crate in it to sleep in it?
Thank you for all your help.
Answer
1. As others have said, a crate big enough for a full-grown chihuahua, which would depend on the crate you get. I looked up the Precision crate (the brand I have) and it suggests a 19" crate. I'd get the smallest sized crate you can, as Chihuahuas are the smallest breed of dog.
2. A bed and some chew toys are just fine. Potty pads are not a good idea to have in the crate. You don't want him to learn to potty in his crate. If you keep him crated at night, do ignore his whimpering if you can - but let him out every few hours to pee. Try not to let him have a chance to mess in the house.
3. It depends - my dog's crate is in the living room so she can feel a part of things (and closer to the door when I come home). She sleeps in a dog bed in my room, though. It's a personal preference.
4. Ideally, your puppy would have full run of your apartment (minus the doors you shut), in my opinion. That way you could leave his crate door open, giving him the option to sleep there if he chooses. In September he'll be able to hold his bladder for 6 hours tops - is there a way you can let him out on your lunch break if you work longer than that? Can a friend come let him out? Potty pads can be confusing to dogs - it's easier to establish a black-and-white rule of "don't pee in the house."
You can feed him his meals in his crate if you want to help him get used to it. There's nothing wrong with that. They also have crate waterbottles (like ones you see for hamsters) that I suggest. I put a couple of toys and chews to keep my dog occupied during the day.
Good luck with your puppy!
1. As others have said, a crate big enough for a full-grown chihuahua, which would depend on the crate you get. I looked up the Precision crate (the brand I have) and it suggests a 19" crate. I'd get the smallest sized crate you can, as Chihuahuas are the smallest breed of dog.
2. A bed and some chew toys are just fine. Potty pads are not a good idea to have in the crate. You don't want him to learn to potty in his crate. If you keep him crated at night, do ignore his whimpering if you can - but let him out every few hours to pee. Try not to let him have a chance to mess in the house.
3. It depends - my dog's crate is in the living room so she can feel a part of things (and closer to the door when I come home). She sleeps in a dog bed in my room, though. It's a personal preference.
4. Ideally, your puppy would have full run of your apartment (minus the doors you shut), in my opinion. That way you could leave his crate door open, giving him the option to sleep there if he chooses. In September he'll be able to hold his bladder for 6 hours tops - is there a way you can let him out on your lunch break if you work longer than that? Can a friend come let him out? Potty pads can be confusing to dogs - it's easier to establish a black-and-white rule of "don't pee in the house."
You can feed him his meals in his crate if you want to help him get used to it. There's nothing wrong with that. They also have crate waterbottles (like ones you see for hamsters) that I suggest. I put a couple of toys and chews to keep my dog occupied during the day.
Good luck with your puppy!
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