Using dog crates for training puppies
Dog crates must be big enough for dogs to turn around in, and lay at full stretch, but not so big that they can go to one end to empty (potty) and to the other end to sleep. Dog crates can be made of any material, for instance metal, timber or plastic. Also be sure that the crate is sturdy enough, so your dog or puppy can't chew his way out.
Your puppy will grow very fast, so be sure to get a crate that is big enough for him to grow into. Some dog crates have dividers that can be removed as your puppy grows, so it will pay you to shop around for a suitable one. Or you may prefer to buy a small temporay crate at first, and then get a bigger one as he grows.
Make sure you get a dog crate with an impervious floor. That way, if your dog pee's or spills his water bowel, it won't damage your flooring or carpet, and be assured, these accidents are bound to happen when crate training puppies.
Some dog crates have heating built into the floor. Alternatively, you can buy a heating pad, and place it under the bedding. I guarrantee that having a warm spot in the crate makes it a lot easier to crate train a dog.
You should never use the crate as a form of punishment when you're crate training a dog. In fact, you should never punish a dog, period.
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