Dog Training: Crate training dogs over 6 months old...Part 3

Crate Training Dog

• Crate training dogs over 6 months old...part 3!
  
  
  Hi Dog Loving Friend,
  
  How are you doing, thanks for joining my dog training tips blog.
  
  As a dog owner and trainer, often you're faced with challenging behavior...not a problem, right?
  
  Well, around the tender age group of six months or so....
  
  As a result from a dog feeling insecure when he is left alone, a crate can actually help ease his tension or nervousness.
  
  The trick is to introduce the crate gradually and in a positive manner.
  
  You're wanting his first connection with the crate to be pleasant experience, so be patient:
  
  Make sure to secure the door open, so that it can't suddenly shut and frighten the dog
• Encourage your dog to enter at his own pace without forcing him inside

• The name of the game is let him do it voluntarily by tossing a treat into the far end
• Praise him enthusiastically once he enters, then letting him come right back out again
• Once he enters the crate confidently, coax him to lie down and relax, using a treat, if necessary
• Shut the door briefly, while you sit beside the crate or when there are people in the room
• Don't reward him if he is barking or whining wanting your attention
• When you feel your dog will stay calm and quietly in the crate, leave him alone for 15 - 30 minutes...

If all goes well, you can leave him for longer intervals.

Eventually, you may no longer need to shut him in the crate, but he will probably appreciate still having access to his special place.

Thanks for reading, I appreciate you.

I hope you're finding this information easy to digest and apply. The good news, stay tuned for another exciting jammed packed issue with more useful nuggets.

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