{"id":600,"date":"2017-11-07T16:46:13","date_gmt":"2017-11-07T16:46:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mypetsies.com\/blog\/?p=600"},"modified":"2018-12-18T21:14:53","modified_gmt":"2018-12-18T21:14:53","slug":"train-dog-crate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mypetsies.com\/blog\/guest-blog\/train-dog-crate\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Train Your Dog to Love his Crate"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A crate is almost a <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">must have<\/span> when taking care of your dog. But it\u2019s not only the pet owner who should understand\u00a0the importance of crates. Your pet should be trained on a regular basis to get used to life with the crate. It\u2019s not a tough task, but it\u2019s\u00a0important for the pet owner\u00a0to know all the tips and tricks.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some of\u00a0the most effective training tips to get your dog <a href=\"https:\/\/petcareup.com\/wooden-dog-crates\/\" target=\"_blank\">loving its crate<\/a> and how to get most out of this experience:<\/p>\n<h3>How Long to Keep the Dog in the Crate<\/h3>\n<p>The length of time that your dog should be in the crate varies based on the season, the dog breed, and the nature of the dog. Generally, there is a basic layout of time distribution. You will need to customize that on the nature of your dog. Here is a basic outline to follow:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>8-10 weeks<br \/>\nCrate Hours: 40-60 minutes per day<\/li>\n<li>11-14 weeks<br \/>\nCrate Hours: 2-3 hours per day<\/li>\n<li>15-16 weeks<br \/>\nCrate Hours: 3-5 hours per day<\/li>\n<li>17 weeks and more.<br \/>\nCrate Hours: 4-5 hours per day<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>So, let\u2019s move into the core section of this article, the expert tips to let your dog get used to life with the crate:<\/p>\n<h3>Ways You Can Train Your Dog to Love the Crate<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Keep the Dog Inside as Much as Possible<\/strong><br \/>\nYou know that your pet won\u2019t stay inside a crate for 5 hours a day from the very beginning. You have to slowly extend the time so your dog won&#8217;t really notice.<br \/>\nUse one of your dog&#8217;s favorite toys to encourage him or her to stay inside the crate. Initially, as the dog is inside, you should hang out near the crate. This way,\u00a0your pet won\u2019t feel lonely\u00a0inside the crate.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Use Meals as An Attraction<\/strong><br \/>\nYour dog won\u2019t deny staying inside for a short while. But to extend this time period, you need to be trickier. You can use the meal time\u00a0to your advantage. Start to put the food inside the crate whenever it\u2019s time for the dog to eat.<br \/>\nTry to put meals at the very end of the crate. This way, the dog has to\u00a0go all the way in and can explore the inside of the crate itself. Each meal should engage him or her in the crate for 20 mins. Clever, isn\u2019t it?<\/li>\n<li><strong>Make the Room Comfortable and Engaging<\/strong><br \/>\nWhat are two things that dogs love doing when they have nothing else to do?\u00a0Getting into a comfortable space and grabbing their chew toys. Now\u00a0you can try to replicate this environment with your dog&#8217;s crate.<br \/>\nPrepare a comfortable bed inside the crate. It varies on your dog\u2019s preferences and the season. My pet personally loves a soft little bed made of memory foam.<br \/>\nAlso, bring out some chew or rope toys inside the crate to keep your dog entertained while inside.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4>What not to do:<\/h4>\n<p>1. Never let the dog stay inside the crate for the whole day. He or she will feel suffocated and uncomfortable. Take breaks and walks several times.<br \/>\n2. Don\u2019t use the crate for punishment. Some pet owners do this when the dog does something bad. But in reality, this makes the crate a horrible place\u00a0for your pet.<br \/>\n3. Don\u2019t lose your patience with the dog. If it takes more time to get used to with the crate, let him or her take their time.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Auth<\/strong><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-602 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mypetsies.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2017\/10\/John-746x1024.jpg\" alt=\"John\" width=\"169\" height=\"232\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mypetsies.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2017\/10\/John-746x1024.jpg 746w, https:\/\/www.mypetsies.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2017\/10\/John-291x400.jpg 291w, https:\/\/www.mypetsies.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2017\/10\/John-768x1054.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mypetsies.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2017\/10\/John-696x955.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.mypetsies.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2017\/10\/John.jpg 787w, https:\/\/www.mypetsies.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2017\/10\/John-306x420.jpg 306w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 169px) 100vw, 169px\" \/><strong>or Bio:<\/strong> John Howes is the founder of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/petcareup.com\/\">Petcareup<\/a>. 29-year-old, entrepreneur, Pet lover and passionate blogger. He loves to write about pet and helps pet owners to choose the best products for their pet.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s not only the pet owner who should understand the importance of crates. 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