Have you ever read about crate training dogs? It sounds like an inhumane act to dogs who don’t do as they’re told. Surprisingly, it’s actually the contrary. Crate training is a good method of training based on the dogs’ natural need for security.

It is said that wolves are the dogs’ ancestors of old. This may or may not be factual but it still stands true that dogs are animals who lived in the open spaces before we adopted them into our homes. In the wild where there are dangers and perils at every turn- these dogs found caves and dens as a shelter and nesting area. This is the foundation of training dogs to use their crates in stressful and overly busy environments

Many who use crate training can attest to its stress relieving effects for the canine. This also helps in house training the dogs by keeping them in check within a limited area. This will protect the animals from harming themselves, other people and things around the house. Going to the vet or travelling for long distances will not anymore be a problem with a crate trained dog safely tucked in his enclosed space.

Not all dogs can be crate trained. There are pets who have experienced severe trauma in the past with confined boxes. They will be difficult to calm down, thus making this method of training virtually useless. Some of the larger dogs panic when the door closes in and they break the crate altogether. And many owners are just uneasy with having living animals stuck in such an enclosed space.

Crate training dogs is really dependent on how the owner feels about it. If you hate thinking of your dog in such a confined space then its best to forgo this. However, if you think you and your dog can benefit from a little discipline and space crate training will afford you, then read on to see how to accomplish this the best possible way.

Find a good location, a room in your house that would be close to people. Make sure that the crate is large enough and begin to put toys and interesting things in. When the dog is inside, dont close the door yet. Pet and talk to the dog reassuringly for a few days. Feed him in the crate. Then start closing the crate for short periods of time while youre still in the room. If the dog whimpers or whines, wait for him to be quiet. You can let him out after he settles down. Most importantly, do not hurry the process of introducing this concept to your pet. It can understandably be a little frightening at first so a bit of patience is required.

This should be a calming and de-stressing place for your dog so never send him to his crate as punishment. When the dog is finally comfortable being closed in the crate alone, you can try leaving the house in short intervals to see how well he responds. If all is fine, you have successfully crate trained your dog. Not only will you free yourself from constantly worrying about your pets needs and whereabouts; your dog will have his own haven of peace and safety from the rest of the world.

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