Crate Training
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A crate is a safe place that belongs to your puppy. For puppies that may have to stay with the veterinarian, groomer, dog boarding facility, dog daycare, or friends and family, being comfortable with their crate will give your pup a familiar space of their own while minimizing their stress.
A crate should be big enough to allow your puppy to comfortably sit, stand, and turn around. Most wire crates can be purchased with a divider. This allows you to buy a crate that will suit your adult dog, but easily create smaller sections that are the right size for your puppy as they grow. |
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We recommend that your puppy sleeps in their crate overnight. Practice crating for short intervals during the day, even when you are home, to build independence and confident crating. We recommend that any time your puppy is not directly supervised they are in their crate so that they can succeed with house training. Add treats, stuffed Kongs, chews, and toys to your puppy's crate to encourage them to visit their crate throughout the day. Feeding meals in the crate can promote positive associations with the space.
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Make the crate a comfortable environment for your puppy with a bed or crate pad. Add soft toys or a Snuggle Puppy to your puppy's crate for them to cuddle up with. Covering your crate or adding a heating pack (or even an old sweater warmed up in the dryer) may help your puppy transition on their first nights away from their litter. |
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Please take your pet outside immediately before and after being in their crate to help establish potty training routines. Please remember to remove your dog's collar before crating to prevent it catching on the crate bars or door. |