If used correctly your new dog crate will become a much-loved den for your dog, incorrectly used they can encourage neglect and lack of training in a lazy or negligent owner.
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The crates I recommend can be purchased here on Amazon at the regular price. They are of high quality, with two doors and a metal tray in the base. Placing some soft and warm veterinary bedding (a recommended Amazon product) inside is an excellent idea as it washes easily and is very tough indeed!
The main value of a crate is in providing your dog or young puppy with a safe place to rest and to encourage house training, particularly overnight. A crate can create a cosy, secure den for any dog to enjoy but there are some do's and don'ts of which to be aware:
A place to lock up a dog or puppy for long periods; especially if you are out of the house for long periods.
A place to send your dog or puppy as a punishment.
A place to 'keep' your dog or puppy.
Your dog's bedroom, a place where your dog can go to rest safely and without interference whenever it chooses, or when you decide it is time for sleep.
A safe place to leave a dog for short periods of time, and overnight to encourage house training, and to protect your dog from harm or when you cannot directly supervise it.
For puppies, crates have a variety of very practical uses. Do have a read of my detailed blog post regarding puppies at night, as this will help you.
Because puppies have a strong instinct not to foul their immediate environment, a crate is very helpful in house training. Your puppy will ask to be let out when it needs to relieve itself giving you the opportunity to take it straight outside, supervise the toileting and lavish your dog with praise for being so clean.
Puppies, like small children, are full of mischief, need close supervision when they are awake and a secure place to sleep. A crate allows you the confidence to leave your puppy resting or sleeping in safety so that you can give it your undivided attention and supervision when awake.
Puppies have a very high sleep requirement; a crate is a refuge for your puppy from enthusiastic visitors, playmates, children etc. Everyone should be told that when a puppy is in the crate it is to be left alone in peace to enjoy the rest it needs.
In a busy household unused to a young puppy, routine precautions such as shutting doors and gates, putting vulnerable possessions away, being mindful of hazards to health or safety can take a while to instil into all family members. During this time an unrestrained or unsupervised puppy is very much at risk of injury. A crate provides a secure area to put your puppy whilst people are coming and going, things are being delivered or when boisterous children are around.
For an adult dog, the benefits of a crate are different. A dog will still regard its crate as a safe refuge when the household gets too hectic and will want to sleep in the crate at night. When a dog has learned the rules of the household, the crate door will not need to be shut but the dog still has a place to call their own, a place to take their toys or a bone and enjoy quiet time and stress-free relaxation.
There are other potential benefits for having a crate for an adult dog:
Travelling or on holiday with your dog as it will have a familiar bedroom and you will certainly have happier hosts if your dog is not on the furniture.
If your dog is comfortable and familiar with its crate, it will be happy to rest in it should it ever need to be 'kept quiet' after any veterinary treatment or injury.
Your dog needs its own bed and sleeping area anyway, and a crate keeps this contained and easy to clean.
An adult dog that is relaxed in a crate could use a fabric variety which is lighter and less industrial looking. Also easy for transportation. This variety seen on Amazon are highly rated.
Ensure your crate is large enough for your dog and equally, not too big for your puppy. A young dog may need more than one crate as it grows. You can check the sizes available on Amazon here. A dog should be able to stand up, turn and lie down with a straight back along the long side. In other words, measuring from your dog's nose to the base of the tail should give a good indication of the length needed.
Whilst much of this information is aimed at a new puppy, with common sense, the same principles can be applied to an older dog:
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Every January celebrates National Dog Training Month and we are sharing top tips on how to introduce your dog to their new crate or pet bedroom. It is likely that before setting your heart on designing and building a bespoke piece of pet furniture with us you are confident that your dog enjoys spending time in a crate space. However it is important to be mindful that your new furniture is a new crate space to your dog and so there may be a need to revisit crate training exercises to help you dogs become comfortable and enjoy their new space.
When your new pet furniture arrives you need to make it a comfortable space to help introduce your dog to their new crate. For some dogs this could even start by ensuring they feel comfortable during the delivery of their new crate. Our shipping courier will help to deliver your furniture into your home and if new people make your dog anxious you should keep them somewhere safe during the delivery. Your furniture will also be securely wrapped in recyclable packaging and the unpacking might also be stressful for your dog. Once their new crate furniture is in place pop one of their existing cushions or blankets inside and some of their favourite toys. You could also put some of their favourite treats in their too.
Now you have made your new pet furniture comfortable you need to invite your dog to explore their new crate. Make sure the crate door is open and call your dog using a friendly and positive voice. Allow your dog to explore of their own accord. When they first enter avoid shutting the door immediately. Instead let your dog come and go as they please. Whilst most of our clients dogs transition very easily between different crate spaces some may require a bit more time and encouragement.
Once your dog has started to familiarise themselves with their new crate it is important to make it an enjoyable space. The best way to do this is through games and playing with something that is of high value to them. If you feed your dog with kibble then you can use some of their daily food allowance to play games. Here is one example of a crate training game to help your dog enjoy their new space. Encourage your dog to go into their crate by throwing the high value reward into the furniture. Once inside reward throw another reward outside of the bedroom. Repeat this until your dog starts to feel confident about entering the space and will offer to enter before you've even thrown a treat. Once they have reached this stage continue the game by increasing the rewards whilst they are in the crate. Every so often bring them out with a single reward and then encourage them to re-enter and repeat. Over time your dog will associate that being in their new space brings much more reward than outside. You can see this game in action with the video below from Absolute Dogs.
Most if not all of our clients will have a routine for how and when they and their dog use the crated space and throughout a dogs life there are different reasons why dog crates are used. Whatever the routine you use it is beneficial to practice securing your dog in their new crate before commencing your 'crate as usual routine' for example an hour whilst you drop the children to school.
Start by using the game in the previous section and closing the crate door for short periods of time. Start with a few seconds and gradually increase the duration. The aim is for your dog to remain calm and content during each closed door period. Reward you dog for calm behaviour. If your dog doesn't remain calm you may have increased the time too quickly. Reduce the time between door openings and even revisit the confidence building game from the beginning.
Once your dog has mastered calmness for these very short durations you can work towards leaving your dog for longer periods e.g. with their evening meal or a stuffed kong toy to entertain them. This will continue to help your dog associate their new crate space as a positive place to be.
In summary it is likely that the transition to your dogs new pet furniture crate will be seamless. However it is always good to be mindful of the ways in which you can make it easier. You can also continue you ensure the bedroom remains a positive space by playing games even once they are older and trained. And of course if you are ever concerned about changes in your dogs behaviour we encourage you to seek veterinary advice to make sure your dog is not unwell or a behaviourist to address training concerns.
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