crate training is teaching your dog to calmly lie or sleep inside of a crate, especially while you’re at work or sleeping at night. when you’re looking for a crate to keep a dog from chewing on cords or stealing food, get the biggest crate you can fit in your space. if you get lucky with a really great breeder, there’s a chance that your new puppy has already been introduced to a crate in the breeder’s home. dog sitters, …

we all want a well-behaved dog that doesn’t tear things up and goes to the bathroom outside — and dog crate training is an important part of that. a crate creates a safe environment for your dog and a space that belongs to them. we talked to anna flayton, senior dog trainer for pups pet club in chicago, for her advice on how to crate train your dog. “depending on how big your dog is going to get, buy the …

here’s some tips on puppy toilet training at night to help you get in a good routine. during the day you will be constantly looking out for signs that your puppy needs to go so that you can scoop them up and take them outdoors or to their toilet spot. until your puppy is old enough to be able to hold on, they will need to go out for frequent toilet trips at night. while it may be tempting to …

while there are other methods of house training your puppy, this is a very instinctual transition, requiring mainly that you take your puppy out of their crate at reasonable intervals to use the restroom. by placing your pup in a crate while you’re away, or when you’re at home and can’t be as attentive as you might need to be, you limit their access to your home and circumvent opportunities for your dog to chew your furniture or have an …

a crate is also a safe way of transporting your dog in the car, as well as a way of taking him places where he may not be welcome to run freely. the crate should always be associated with something pleasant, and training should take place in a series of small steps – don’t go too fast. bring your dog over to the crate and talk to him in a happy tone of voice. if your dog is readily entering …