Being able to peacefully exist in a crate is a gift you can give to your poodle by starting this habit early in life.
Busy minds and wiggly bodies can keep out of trouble and comforted while denning’up in their very own crate. Living in a human world can be beautiful, exhausting and at times, overwhelming.
When welcoming a new four-legged family member, early introduction to crate training can serve as a principle of contentedness in a multitude of environments including: home, the vet, the groomer, at friends’ and families’ homes, vacation rentals and more.
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I prefer wire crates/pens, they tend to smell less.
When puppies are brand new at home, we start them off in a portable canvas crate by our bed. This allows us to ‘pet/calm’ them through the fabric but not remove them in the middle of the night.
Periodically give your pup/dog “quiet time” in the crate. This is especially helpful during potty training but in the longterm, it can also help with separation anxiety. If you have the flexibility, try for (2 or 3), 1-2 hour chunks during the day.
Do not break down and let puppy out when they cry, this will be a set-back in your progress. NOTE: It is in your pup’s best interest to never leave pup in their crate with their collar on for extended periods of time; they can accidentally strangle themselves.
Pups can regress when traveling to new places or during a developmental period. Try to stick with it! If you’re on-the-go and pups are still quite young, a Pack’n’Play can be a lighter, more portable alternative for containment.
Make crate time enjoyable. Feed them their meals, give them special frozen kongs, trachea treats, and other safe toys when they are spending time in there.
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