Have you ever wondered what “crate training dogs” meant? It seemed like an inhumane form of torture for punishing canine disobedience. Reading up on it though, it may surprise you to find out that it’s actually a “nesting” technique for dogs based on their instinctive need for security.

They say dogs come from wolves. Whether or not that’s true, definitely before they were house broken they were animals who resided in the wild. These animals would use dark, secure shelters as their lairs. It served as their nesting place from all the turmoil and perils lurking out in the open spaces. This theory is the basis of training dogs to go to their crates or “dens” when they are distressed or tense.

Training with the use of crates has proven extremely helpful in relieving dogs of the stress in a busy house. They also aid in house training dogs, containing them in an area where they would do the least amount damage.Pet owners would profit from having the crate to protect puppies from harming themselves. If you decide on traveling long distances or taking a trip to the animal clinic, having dogs that are crate-trained will significantly reduce stress on the family and the dog itself.

Not all animals are suitable to be crate trained. There are some dogs that may have had serious trauma in the past and cannot come near a cramped box without becoming exceptionally distressed. Other bigger dogs that have difficulty in being trained will just break the crate. They will injure themselves when they panic at the door closing in. Sometimes, people are just bothered by the thought of living, breathing animals being shut in a crate.

Crate training dogs is really dependent on how the owner feels about it. If you hate thinking of your dog in a box then it’s best to forgo this. But, if you believe you and your dog can benefit from a little discipline and space this type of training will give you, then read on to find out how to accomplish this the best possible way.

Find a suitable location, a room in your house that would be close to people. Make sure that the crate is large enough and begin to put doggie toys and interesting things in. When the dog is inside, don’t close the enclosure yet. Pet and talk to the pet reassuringly for a few days. Feed him in the crate. After you can start closing the crate for short periods of time while you’re still in the room. If the dog whimpers or starts crying, wait for him to calm down. You can allow him out after he settles down. Most importantly, do not hurry the process of establishing this practice to him. It can understandably be a little scary at first so a patience and persistence is required.

This should be a soothing and de-stressing place for your dog so do not ever send him to his crate to punish bad behavior. When the canine is finally relaxed and not becoming upset in being closed in the crate by himself, you can try leaving the house in short intervals to see how favorably he responds. If all is good, you have successfully crate trained your dog. Not only will you liberate yourself from constantly worrying about your pet’s needs and whereabouts; he will have his own sanctuary of peace and safety from the world.

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