The Benefits of Having a Crate Trained Dog
Crate training is a valuable skill for dogs of all ages. It can contribute to your dog’s overall well-being and enrich your life together.
Being able to relax in a crate makes travel, stays at the vet and visits to the groomer, far less stressful for your dog.
Crate trained dogs know how to cope when left alone meaning less likelihood of behaviour associated with separation anxiety like nuisance barking or destructiveness.
Crate trained dogs never mess in the house. They quickly learn how to control their bladder and bowels until they are in their outside toilet area.
In the event of an emergency, your crate trained dog is well prepared in case of the need for confinement.
A reminder to approach crate training your dog in a positive way. Your dog needs to regard the crate as a comfortable little sanctuary. A space where they can retreat from the hustle and bustle of the household. Being in the crate should not be seen as a punishment. Eventually your dog will seek out the sanctuary of their crate and the door will not even need to be closed.