What is pet crate pet training?
No longer is it considered an inhumane way to housebreak train your pet, and neither is it a cruel act of keeping your pet safe while the family is away. Yes, crate pet training is a widely accepted method of correcting behavior problems and keeping the family safe it its "den" for a few hours when no one can look after it. The good news is that crate pet training not only works for puppies but for adult dogs as well.
Why crate pet training?
Each year, around 20,000 stray pets that left unclaimed are euthanized. What could be more cruel than leaving your pet unattended inside the house while allowing it to destroy properties or stray around the neighborhood, than introduce crate pet training for its safety?
This is a common dilemma among pet owners who cannot look after their pet during the day. However, seeing the consequences of not holding pets inside a safe place for him makes many pet owners consider this alternative.
Crate pet training can also be used to introduce housebreaking or correct behavior problems.
How to do crate pet training?
Crate pet training is cruel when done forcefully. The key to this type of training is to introduce the pet to the crate gradually until he feels comfortable inside his den. In their natural habitat, wild dogs live in dens such as caves or any enclosure where they feel safe. You can nurture this natural instinct by giving your pet a resemblance of such as a place like a crate.
First, choose a crate that just the right size to allow your pet to stand up and turn around without difficulty, and one that has ventilation. Introduce your pet to the crate gradually each day by placing a pad or cushion so it will be as comfortable as possible. Secure the door so it will not accidentally shut close and startle your pet. Also include your pet's favorite toy and a bowl of water. Do not be afraid of soiling, as dogs or cats rarely soil on their sleeping den.
Crates should only be intended as a place to keep pets temporarily for a few hours. Puppies that are 3-4 months old can only be kept inside the crate for a maximum of 2-3 hours, after which there should be a break. As the pet grows older, you may keep it in the crate longer but never leave any pet inside for up to 8 hours. If no one from the family can be home for lunch, make sure a pet sitter or neighbor can provide the crate break.
Crate pet training is as effective as you want it to be, but for your pet it will be a secluded hiding place it can call its own.
