Dog Puppy Behavior Training Help

House Training Quick Start Guide

Manage the environment. Close doors, use crates, baby gates, tethers, et cetera. Get a clean bill of health from a veterinarian. The dog should be leashed, confined or supervised at all times while inside. Anytime you cannot directly supervise your dog, use a crate or confinement area to keep your dog and your house safe. If you will be gone for periods longer than the dog can wait, place...

Changing Bad Crate Habits – Puppy Barking, Urinating in Crate

Barking in the Crate When accompanied by eliminating in the crate, drooling, or self-injury, barking in the crate can be a sign of separation anxiety. Dogs with separation anxiety have been compared to people that have anxiety attacks. Separation anxiety is an emotional condition fraught with panic and fear. Crating a dog with true separation anxiety is never a good idea. Even if your dog...

What Size and Type of Crate Should I Choose for My Puppy?

Crate Selection There are several styles of crates on the market. Some are large metal cages and others are tents or plastic carriers. Tents and crates made of fabric can easily be destroyed by an active puppy. Some dogs have a difficult time relaxing in the metal cages because they are constantly monitoring the environment outside the cage. Since they can see in all directions, every...