When Do You Remove a Crate When House Training a Puppy?
If using the crate method to house train a puppy, then the crate is ideally used throughout the rest of the dog's life. Veterinarian Dr. Amy Wolf recommends that when dog crates are bought, they should fit the size of the adult dog. Does this Spark an idea?
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Theory
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Dogs are descended from wolves, which live in dens. Wolves and dogs do not want to defecate and urinate in the same place as their den or where they sleep. The crate acts as a substitute den.
Time Frame
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"KISS Guide to Raising a Puppy" recommends putting puppies on a supervised schedule of eating and trips outside in order to help reduce accidents. They need to go outside when they wake up from a long sleep, after eating and after vigorous exercise.
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Expert Advice
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In order to make the crate more inviting to the puppy, never send the puppy to the crate as punishment. Place the crate in the living room or where the owner is near so the puppy can still see and hear its people and will relax more in the crate.
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