Destroyed House vs Crate Training You Decide

Date 09 Feb 2010 Views 20

I am a big believer in Crate Training. Crate Training is a wonderful technique to use to housebreak your new puppy. The days of rubbing your poor puppy's nose in the accident he made on your carpet are hopefully long gone. Please don't use this method. It does not housebreak your pet!! Using the Crate method is easy for you as well as your pet. It also can create the den like atmosphere that your pet requires to feel safe and secure. A crate should be your pets sanctuary. It should never, never be used to punish your pet. Children should also be taught to respect your pets crate. Don't let your child play in the crate or bother the pet when he is in the crate. A crate is not meant to be a place to keep your pet in all day. As your puppy gets a bit older he needs to play and release some energy. A pet that is couped up all day will no doubt be a crazy, rambunctious menace when he is let out. He needs to release energy, so please don't keep him locked up all day. Play with them, love them, make them part of your family. If you don't, why did you get a pet in the first place? Right??

Crate Training is a great tool for raising your puppy into the well adjusted adult dog we all want, but he also needs to be taught manners and obedience as well. I don't want you to think all you have to do is buy a crate and presto you have a wonder dog! A puppy is a big commitment just like having a child. Remember depending on the breed, your dog will be with you 9 to 15 years. The more time and effort, love, and training you give your pet equals the better chance you will have a well adjusted great dog.

At Busters we have information on how to successfully Crate Train your pet. We have all the products to help you create the den like atmosphere he needs. The first item you will need is a good crate. We have many styles and many sizes of the Midwest Dog Crates. To create the den atmosphere for your pet we have Pet Dreams Cratewear Sets which fit all of our crate styles and sizes. (Set includes dog bed, bumper pad, and crate cover). You are probably thinking, why does my dog need a bumper pad? Many times puppies have gotten their legs caught or stuck in the slats of the crate. (Just like a baby in a crib) The puppy panics and ends up hurting himself. Why let that happen if we can prevent it. Really, that is all you will need to get started. As always, if you have any questions or suggestions please contact us. We would love to hear from you.