The Best Way to Train Puppies - Using Treats

Crate training is the best way to train your pup to get adjusted in the home environment. The puppy may be very cute but the cuteness goes only until he begins to chew and tear into your new furniture or your shoes. Crate training dogs help train your puppy to stay at one place.

For a few the crate training is barbaric but in true prospective it is highly sophisticated to crate train the puppy instead of letting it grow into a wild ill disciplined dog. The crates come in different types and sizes like wire cage, a plastic pet carrier and a soft sided canvas crate.

The Crate

Choosing the right crate is of real importance. The wire crate is most commonly used as it allows your dog to see what is happening around him. Wire crates work well for dogs with long hair and in warm climates and it allows for adequate ventilation also which makes your puppy stays comfortable. Plastic pet carrier crates are good for traveling and in cooler climates. It stays warm and keeps puppy secure in the car, train or plane. Soft sided crates are good for those dogs who do not chew much but it is not a good choice for young puppies. One thing must be remembered that the size of the crate matters a lot. A crate is required to be big enough for your puppy to turn around and stretch.

Training

Dogs love to have people around them. Begin by placing your crate in the family room or other area where your family spends most of their time together. Using a wire crate allows the puppy to see his surroundings.

Introduce your puppy to the crate. He may not go in there by himself so he should be introduced to dog training treats. The chewable dog training treats act best to lure him in for a closer look. Let the aroma waft just a few inches in front of him. When he is within spitting distance, place the treat in the crate. Praise him every time he goes in.

You can also feed puppy in the crate. This encourages him to stay inside and is easier to cleanup as the crates come with the sliding tray which can be removed from the crate and then can be washed clean. Close the door behind him. Open the door when he is almost done eating. If he comes out close the door again. Open it only if he wants to be let back in to finish eating.

When he is used to being inside give him more incentive for staying in the crate with the door closed. Use a chew toy to entice him in the crate. Close the door for no more than a couple of minutes each time. Call him to come to you when the door is open. Let him return and repeat the process again until he is comfortable with the closed door.

Crate training keeps puppy safe when you are not at home and still lets him interact with the family while being inside the crate.