Crate Habits for Your Dog: Make it a Positive Experience
Getting a crate for your dog is a good decision. It’s a mistake to think that crating means a locked, suffocating environment. Used properly, a crate can be a comfortable, safe, relaxing spot for your dog that can decrease anxiety and increase your dog’s well being.
If crate training is part of your plan, make sure you get a great crate. Kennel and Crate builds each crate to order, so we can build it to the perfect size with any custom details you want.
Physical punishment is a big NO-NO for your pets. Do your research on training methods such as positive reinforcement, clicker training and science based training.
There are a few tips you should consider so that their crating habits don’t end up being bad ones.
The size of the crate plays a significant role in creating comfortable, relaxing environment for your dog. You have to keep in mind that the crate should be perfect in proportion to your dog and it will vary according to the size of your dog. It should not be so small that your dog can’t sit and stand comfortably.
Make your dog comfortable in their kennel with appropriate bedding and a toy or two.
Start out with limited time in the kennel, with you in the room. Then start leaving the dog in the kennel while you leave the room for short periods of time. Once your dog is used to the kennel, you dog can stay in for longer periods of time.
Do not use the crate as punishment.
Keep the kennel clean. Change the bedding as needed.
Do not let your children play in the kennel. The kennel needs to be established as your dog’s domain.
Create a beautiful kennel that can be front and center in your home
Don’t settle for a wire crate. You want your dog to share your life, so make sure their cozy den can be integrated into your home’s decor. Kennel and Crate integrates kennels into consoles, media centers, desks, bookcases, end tables, nightstands - whatever you need. A beautiful kennel can be a stunning part of your decor so you dog can share your space without an ugly wire kennel.