Crate Training A Puppy

The Many Benefits Of Crate Training A Puppy

Although crate training a puppy can be highly beneficial to both pet and owner, many inexperienced puppy owners believe that crating their puppy is cruel, and are often quite upset by the idea.

It's not until the breeder, or someone experienced in crating puppies, points out the many benefits of crating a puppy that sceptical owners realise that dog crates aren't cruel boxes in which to lock away puppies, but that they provide a safe and secure place for our Cocker Spaniels.

There are many good reasons why crating a puppy is a good idea, and some of these are set out below:

• Crate training a puppy will help to provide a safe and secure area for your pet; his own safe 'personal space' where he can go when he wants a bit of peace and quiet.
• If your puppy isn't yet fully toilet-trained, crate training is ideal as dogs instinctively try to avoid soiling their den. If they're inside their crate, they'll try to wait until they are taken outside.

Potty training your puppy is much easier if you're using a dog crate.

• The very act of crating your puppy can help to calm him and settle him down, meaning he's less likely to get overly stressed.
• Puppy crate training will make for a less stressful life for you too, as there's less likelihood of your having to run around after a mischevious little Cocker Spaniel puppy!
• Confining your puppy to his crate when you're not free to supervise him can minimise any damage to your home that may be caused by your puppy biting and chewing, or ruining your carpets if he's not yet fully housetrained.

Additional Benefits Of Crating A Puppy

Travelling By Car

Dog crates can be used for transporting your pet from one place to another by car.

The crate can either be placed on the back seat or, if you have an estate car, in the boot.

This will keep your puppy safe inside the car until you are ready to let him out.

It will be safer for the driver too, as the puppy won't be loose in the car.

Travelling By Air

If you ever need to take your dog abroad, and your only option is to fly, your puppy will need to be crated during the flight.

Flying is stressful enough for any puppy, even one used to a crate, so imagine how your puppy may feel if he's never experienced a crate before.

For the crate to be suitable for air travel, however, it must meet the strict regulations set down for airline approved dog carriers otherwise your pet may not be allowed to travel!

Trips To The Vet

Plastic crates are particularly handy if you need to take your dog to the vet.

Vets use wire crates for pets who need to stay overnight whilst being treated so if your Cocker Spaniel is not used to a crate, a stay at the vets could cause him a great deal of unnecessary stress.

Boarding Kennels

When you go on holiday, it may not always be possible to take your puppy with you.

At such times your puppy will need to be placed into boarding kennels where he will be looked after until your return.

As with flying, your puppy will be much happier if he is already crate trained.

Staying In A Hotel

Not all hotels will accept dogs, but those that do will be more relaxed about leaving your dog in the room if they know your puppy is crated.

These are just a few examples to demonstrate how crate training a puppy can pay dividends!

Crating A Puppy Is Not Cruel!

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