Transporting your puppy becomes simpler if the puppy is accustomed to a crate. Trips to the vet or most anywhere are simpler with a crate trained puppy. Also, your puppy can be confined when necessary with little stress or damage to your home. You can include puppy in what's going on without requiring constant attention from you. Also, house training is much simpler.

The negatives of crate training puppy are few. Some dogs just can't handle confinement, maybe because of their background. Dogs from a shelter for example. Some people may leave the puppies in the crates too long. And it does take time and patience to train a puppy to a crate.

Basic Method

You need a crate with no sharp edges. Pick a size large enough for your puppy to sit, stand and turn around but not much larger. If the crate is too large house training is more difficult.

Pick a convenient location for you, since you'll be keeping a close eye on your puppy for a few weeks.

At first, tie the crate door open and give your puppy a chance to become accustomed to the crate.

Gradually over time make the crate more fun with treats or toys. Throw treats in the crate and talk positively to your puppy as she enters the crate. Pet her in the crate. Feed her in the crate at times.

Start closing the door with the puppy inside for a few minutes at a time. Gradually work up to 15 or 20 minute periods. Each time you want her to go into the crate, say, "Fluffy - Kennel, girl!". Make it seem like a good thing (nice, upbeat voice, as if you're a little excited for her). Let her know she's a "Good girl!" when she does!

Do not rush crate training. Pay attention to your puppy's reaction to the crate. Back off if the stress level rises, but do not let your puppy out simply because she is whining. Do leave the room for a few minutes to let the puppy learn to be alone. Gradually lengthen the time you are gone.

If you are house training your puppy, the puppy must have ample chances to relieve herself.

Tips

Never use the crate as punishment. Your puppy should view his crate like a bedroom, not a prison.

Don't start with a large crate or the puppy will start to relieve herself in the crate.

Leave toys or treats in the crate all the time. Helps prevent boredom.

As your puppy grows, make sure she gets plenty of exercise. Exercise solves many problems.

Keep close watch on your puppy while she is in the crate for any signs of real trouble or frustration.

Remember break times! A rule of thumb is provide breaks 1 hour per month of age up to a max of 12 hours for any age dog.

Be firm and patient and your puppy will adjust to her crate.

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