a have one of those adjustable crates according to size and im about to crate training my dog wat size should i adjust it to?so she has lots of room or just enough?also can anyone give me tips on doing this?
Give her just enough room to turn around in (dogs have to turn around before they lay down - some primeval instinct) and no more. Keep her in the crate anytime you are not with her until training is done. After you feed her or she has had a big drink, take her out for 10 or 15 minutes. When you come home, take her out. When she first wakes up, take her out. Before bedtime, take her out. If she has an accident, take her out and then put her back into the crate. When you let her out of the crate, take her out (notice a trend here?). The basic fact behind all this is that a dog will not pee or mess in its sleeping area. I know it seems repetitive, but just keep it up. Some dogs learn in two weeks and for some it may take months. Don't give up and you'll have a completely housebroken dog before terribly long.
Training An Older Dog Requires A Calmer And Relaxed Approach
Being a dog owner, you should be aware that dogs actually can communicate when they are in pain. However, there are also instances when the dog does not communicate that discomfort. Where the training of older dogs is a consideration, should the dog be experiencing discomfort and/or pain while laying down, then your best solution would be to forego giving the dog the "down" command. No clear cut rule exists regarding this issue so follow your instincts as best you can and rely on evaluation and intuition when appraising the situation.
Remember that obedience training for any dog, regardless of their age, should never cause them any mental or physical discomfort. That quality time that you want to spend (undisturbed) with your spouse can be enhanced by training your dog to obey the words "down and stay." It is more effective than the command to "sit and stay" since it lasts for a longer period of time. Having the dog learn this command means that they can stay in the house rather than locking them in the basement or another room.
Remaining calmer and relaxed while you are training your dog is paramount dog's are very sharp when it comes to sensing their owner's frustrations. Remember first and foremost that your dog will spot your weaknesses and if it becomes apparent that you are becoming emotional, they will disobey those commands as a means of taking advantage of your temperament. The need to continually assert your authority will occur if your dog is given any opportunity to take control of the situation, which ultimately will lead to difficulties and resentment during the training period.
When you act and speak, do so calmly and slowly, yet deliberately and rationally. If you maintain consistency in your actions, you'll be able to maximize the benefits of that training exercise. Adopting a calmer and more relaxed approach when training your dog will result in a rapid, successful endeavor regardless of the animal's age.
Not only do older dogs have the tendency to lose weight, they also lose those fatty components of their weight in the process. The critical factor that results is that the dog is less insulated and loses its temperature regulating abilities. For this reason alone, you should always avoid trying to conduct the training session in extremely hot or cold temperatures, as the variations can cause older dogs discomfort and health problems.
Constipation and incontinence also afflict older canines as well, so always make sure that you allow your dog that relief both before and after their training session. Should they relieve themselves during the session just be patient and ignore the issue, then resume the training. Another thing you want to avoid is feeding your dog immediately before or after you have completed the training session as it has the tendency of upsetting their digestive system. Additionally, the dog may view this as a form of bribery and start insisting on being fed prior to and after every session.
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my dogs 11 months...boxer mix..he seems to usually go #2 after eating in roughly an hr-2hrs. but idk how to crate train him peeing wise and pooping.
and how do you know when hes trained? thanks a lot
Here is an excellent how to do crate training article. http://www.tutorials.com/08/0827/08277.asp
You know his poop schedule, you'll also need to observe times for eating/peeing, so you'll have quicker success with the training.
How will you know when he's trained? Each animal is different, but as you see less to almost no accidents in the house, training is nearing the end. You probably be looking at 2-3 weeks of strict crate training.
Good luck and have fun with your doggie.
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is there any other way isnt it cruel to have the puppy locked up or will it get used to it also when do you stop using the crate altogether
any other way to potty train a puppy so is the point of using the crate so the puppy will hold it untill you take him out and then in the end will get the point not to go inside OH i will crate train my puppy now i thought it meant leave the dog in there all day and only take it out for potty but 1more question when its in the crate at night how many times do i have to take it outside
Using a crate to potty train a puppy is a good idea and works for a few reasons:
A puppy is less likely to soil the place it sleeps, so he will try to "hold it."
When you take the pup outside to potty, do it on a leash and stay with him. When he potties give him at least three special treats and praise him. (Always wait a couple of minutes more because sometimes poop comes 2 minutes after pee.)
****This teaches the dog that he can score/earn a jackpot of treats if he potties OUTSIDE. The treats need to be special. If he is really young he should only be fed his kibble/dog food EXCEPT for food treats when he goes potty.
The result is the pup learning that the best place---the only place---to potty is outside where he gets lots of treats and praise.
If you take him out before and after meals and playtime and as soon as he gets out of the crate he won't have an opportunity to have an accident in the house.
Using the crate makes potty training a positive experience for the puppy---he is never scolded for eliminating and so you'll never need to worry about having a dog that pees in a corner because he knows you might yell at him for peeing.
It works very well----and it DOES NOT mean locking the pup all day---just when you can't be right with him to see if he starts to do any suspicious sniffing. As long as you take him out often enough it shouldn't be a problem. (I think a 3 month old pup can hold it for a couple of hours---there is a chart about this online.)
I used this method on my dog and the only pee accident we ever had was when he developed an infection----which is perfectly understandable.He never did #2 in the house.
Good luck!
PS Play and fun in the yard should happen AFTER the potty and you can try again before you go in. Potty in the yard before you go on a walk.
If the dog learns that playtime and walks start after potty is over they are going to go faster and get it over with. Dogs that learn the walk stops or outside time ends when they potty will hold it outside as long as they can---a fact you will not like when you are trying to get the dog to go quickly so you can dash off to an appointment.
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