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Tips on crate training a puppy?

I just got an 8 week old chi about 2 days ago and that same night we decided that she would sleep in the crate. That night I woke up about every 2 hours to take her out to potty (sometimes she would other times she wouldnt) and she had 2 accidents that night. Plus around 4am she started whining so I thought she may need to go outside, since she whined when she had her accidents, and she didnt need to go so I put her back in her crate next to our bed and within a couple of minutes she started to whine so I broke down and let her sleep with us in our bed, and that didnt result in anymore sleep because I was afraid she would potty in our bed. Then this last night we had the same problem with her whining and the accidents (2 again). I have heard that you need to put a blanket over the crate and then when she starts whining to tap on the crate and say Stop, but also I have heard that it needs to be in a different room. Plus how am I supposed to know if she is whining because she wants attention or because she has soiled in her crate, if getting up and checking on her is showing her attention? Please help because it is about to drive and my husband, who has to get up early and who really hates to be woken up at all, crazy.Only serious answers please and not sarcastic ones that just want to get points. Thanks in advance.

Tips on crate training a puppy?


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Help? Potty training an older dog! (had surgery)?

I need help on Potty training my rottweilers, both are 2 years old and have lived outside/dog house for most of their lives.When we got them, they were allowed inside our house with us, but once they turned a year old we just kept them outside. We bought one of those dog houses with an A/C and heater. So they lived outside mostly.Now that one of my dogs ate rock, and just came out of surgery today. We are deciding to keep them inside, the first thing that comes to mind is potty training….The one that came out of surgery, was in his crate and he just had his meds all 10 pills… So he was kinda drowsy so I guess he just soiled in his sleep? So how and Where do we start with potty training?Also what about shedding? I heard there is a brush I can buy at Petsmart to remove excess hair? My parents dont want to have dog hair on there clothes…

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If You Love Your Dog, Crate Train!

When it comes to kennel (or crate) training, some dog owners have tried and given up, others think it’s cruel, and yet others just haven’t given the idea any thought. But crate training is a very practical tool and, when used correctly, is one of the best ways to promote emotionally healthy dogs. Here’s what you need to know to have a happier, healthier pet for the whole family.

Let’s start with examining the natural instincts of canines. Unlike humans, who drool over soaring, vaulted ceilings and thousands of square footage, canines prefer their homes to be small, cozy dens. It provides protection from predators and warmth in winter months. In fact, a den is crucial for a dog’s survival in the wild. A dog that sleeps out in the open becomes easy prey and all dog’s know this–that’s why they instinctually long for a den. When inside the crate, dogs spend most of the time sleeping. This isn’t because they are bored, but because dogs need about 13 hours of sleep per day to function properly. They will be content to get most of that sleep done in their kennel, looking forward to play time when the family returns home. So remember: even though humans deplore the idea of being kept in a cage-like enclosure, dogs will always prefer them.

In every class I teach, most people go home fully intent on crate training but usually give up within the first two or three days. Why? Because their puppy is whining and crying and scratching at the kennel door all night long and they desperately want some sleep. As a result, they toss this wonderful training tool out the window. I find it fascinating that the same people who have the endurance to get through months and months with a newborn baby cannot get through one week of crate training. And that’s really all it takes. Within one week, your puppy should be completely acclimated to its kennel. Even though the puppy’s instincts long for a den, we still have to understand that this particular den is foreign to them. When the puppy was born, it was born inside its mother’s den. That is the den they have come to know and love. So when we take a dog from its mother’s den and introduce it to a new one, there has to be a transition period. There are several ways to make this transition period as quick and painless as possible:

1) When you purchase your puppy, bring him home in the morning and plan to spend all day with him. This will give him the most amount of time to get used to his surroundings before going into his kennel at night. Never bring a new puppy home in the evening. He won’t have time to get to know you and will be extremely lonely, scared, and will cry for his mother (quite possibly all night long).

2) Some puppies will act depressed on the first day away from their mother and siblings, while others seem to fit in with their new family immediately. Either way, you must begin crate training on the day you bring your puppy home. Start by giving him his meals inside the kennel. Place his bowl of food on the far side, opposite of the door. You may have to coax him into the kennel, but once he’s inside, praise him and love on him. Repeat the coaxing and praising until he feels comfortable going inside the kennel. When coaxing him, give the kennel command of your choice, “Go kennel,” or “Go to your room,” or “Kennel up.” Once he is kennel trained, all you’ll have to do is point to the kennel and give the command and he should go right in, eliminating the need to chase him down when you’re already late for work.

3) When you have a play session, try tossing the puppy’s toy into the kennel a few, random times to get him used to the kennel as a fun place to be. Also, if you’ve started obedience training, toss the puppy’s reward treat into his kennel when he does something good. He’ll begin to attach praise and good behavior with his kennel.

4) Never use the kennel as punishment. The kennel should always be a place of comfort and safety. If you need to remove your dog from the rest of the pack (your family), pick a small room like the laundry room or a spare bathroom. It’s okay for the dog to associate discipline with one of these rooms, but never his kennel.

5) When first starting out, always keep the kennel in the same room as you. If you’re in the kitchen most of the day, bring the kennel in there. If your whole family is in the living room enjoying a movie, bring the kennel in there. Soon, your dog will begin to prefer hanging out in his kennel rather than the floor or the couch. My dog spends most of his nap time in his kennel. When he’s ready to sleep, he trots back to his kennel, opens the door himself, climbs inside and snoozes until I call him. Everyone thinks he’s strange for doing so, but really, he’s just doing what his instincts tell him.

6) Always implement tough love. If your dog whines, cries, or scratches, it’s not because he is deathly afraid or will die if you leave him in his kennel over night. He whines because he knows you will come to his rescue and let him out. Never release your dog from his kennel unless he is perfectly quiet. This will teach him that whining and crying get him nowhere, resulting in quiet nights for you and your family. If you succumb to the whining and let your dog out, this only shows him that he

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About Your New Boston Terrier Puppy | Dog And Puppy Training Tips …

Before you bring your Boston Terrier puppy home, you will need to do some shopping. Your little newcomer will have special requirements, much like a newborn baby. The right puppy food, bowls and dishes, bedding and toys are all items to be gathered.

Supplies You Will Need

Find out ahead of time what your Boston Terrier puppy is eating, so that you can have the same food available when you bring her home. You may receive a small quantity of food when you pick up your puppy, but it is best to be prepared.

A crate can become your puppy’s personal escape from the world instead of a dreaded punishment area.

You’ll need bowls for food and water. Stainless steel is lightweight, easy to clean and resistant to Boston Terrier puppies who want to chew. A 1-quart bowl is large enough for food, and a 2-quart bowl should hold enough water for one dog.

Your puppy should have a crate for sleeping in and for riding in the car. Most Boston Terrier puppies are comfortable in a relatively small crate (21? by 17? by 16?), and most adult Boston Terriers are comfortable in a medium crate (27? by 20? by 19?). Crates are available in a wide range of types and prices. I prefer the molded-plastic, airline-style crates because they will keep your floor clean and they afford a bit more privacy to the dog. They tend to be less expensive and lighter weight than the wire crates. Wire crates have the advantage of folding down for easy storage when not in use.

We recommend placing small pieces of a washable blanket or towels in the crate for bedding, realizing that Boston Terrier puppies tend to chew on their bedding and may destroy it. Once a Boston Terrier puppy has outgrown the desire to chew (at about a year and a half), you can invest money in fancier bedding, if you wish.

Your Boston Terrier puppy will need a leash and collar for walking safely with you. A 6-foot long, lightweight cotton or nylon leash with a small clasp will work best, teamed with a flat buckle collar that allows room for growth. Quick-snap collars, which are easy to snap on and off, are convenient, but they must be kept out of the puppy’s reach because the snap is tempting to chew and is easily destroyed by sharp puppy teeth. Don’t forget to add a tag with your name, phone number and address so that if your puppy gets lost, whoever finds her can return her safely to you.

Your Boston Terrier puppy will not need a choke chain, a nylon slip collar or a prong collar. These devices are used by some trainers but are unnecessary for the Boston Terrier. Several veterinary chiropractors have told me that using slip or choke collars on Boston Terriers-or pulling on any leash and collar-can cause serious spinal injury and should always be avoided.

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      About Your New Boston Terrier Puppy

      Before you bring your Boston Terrier puppy home, you will need to do some shopping. Your little newcomer will have special requirements, much like a newborn baby. The right puppy food, bowls and dishes, bedding and toys are all items to be gathered.

      Supplies You Will Need

      Find out ahead of time what your Boston Terrier puppy is eating, so that you can have the same food available when you bring her home. You may receive a small quantity of food when you pick up your puppy, but it is best to be prepared.

      A crate can become your puppy’s personal escape from the world instead of a dreaded punishment area.

      You’ll need bowls for food and water. Stainless steel is lightweight, easy to clean and resistant to Boston Terrier puppies who want to chew. A 1-quart bowl is large enough for food, and a 2-quart bowl should hold enough water for one dog.

      Your puppy should have a crate for sleeping in and for riding in the car. Most Boston Terrier puppies are comfortable in a relatively small crate (21″ by 17″ by 16″), and most adult Boston Terriers are comfortable in a medium crate (27″ by 20″ by 19″). Crates are available in a wide range of types and prices. I prefer the molded-plastic, airline-style crates because they will keep your floor clean and they afford a bit more privacy to the dog. They tend to be less expensive and lighter weight than the wire crates. Wire crates have the advantage of folding down for easy storage when not in use.

      We recommend placing small pieces of a washable blanket or towels in the crate for bedding, realizing that Boston Terrier puppies tend to chew on their bedding and may destroy it. Once a Boston Terrier puppy has outgrown the desire to chew (at about a year and a half), you can invest money in fancier bedding, if you wish.

      Your Boston Terrier puppy will need a leash and collar for walking safely with you. A 6-foot long, lightweight cotton or nylon leash with a small clasp will work best, teamed with a flat buckle collar that allows room for growth. Quick-snap collars, which are easy to snap on and off, are convenient, but they must be kept out of the puppy’s reach because the snap is tempting to chew and is easily destroyed by sharp puppy teeth. Don’t forget to add a tag with your name, phone number and address so that if your puppy gets lost, whoever finds her can return her safely to you.

      Your Boston Terrier puppy will not need a choke chain, a nylon slip collar or a prong collar. These devices are used by some trainers but are unnecessary for the Boston Terrier. Several veterinary chiropractors have told me that using slip or choke collars on Boston Terriers-or pulling on any leash and collar-can cause serious spinal injury and should always be avoided.

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        Puppy Potty Training – Tips For The New Puppy Owner

        Potty training can be frustrating and challenging. Many new dog owners simply give up because they get such a shock when they see their adorable pets eliminating all over the place, and during the oddest hour! So first of all, know that there is work involved in potty training, especially if it involves a young pup.

        A small little puppy is can look very cute, but it is like newborn baby, about to see the world for the first time. And like a baby, it doesn’t really know how to behave, except to follow its own instincts. Ultimately, what it learns depends very much on its own experiences. As the owner, you provide much of those experiences. In fact, if you put in enough effort, you can train your pet to behave exactly the way you want it to. But be prepared to put in the time and effort though.

        If you are still in the process of pondering over which dog to buy, I’m glad you found this article first. Know that not all dogs make perfect family pets! How trainable your dog is depends on its personality. Breed has something to do with it. But even for dogs of the same breed, temperaments can differ. You want to check with the dog breeder before buying the pet and bringing it home. If possible, spend some time with the dog and observe its personality. You want a dog with a temperament that is gentle enough for you to train.

        But if you have already bought the dog, you need to work with your pet, regardless of the temperament. Most dog breeders will agree to take back the dog if it proves to be too much of a challenge. This is rare, but it happens. New pet owners do sometimes find it too stressful to handle a pup.

        This is understandable because training a young animal requires discipline, patience, and to a certain extent, knowledge. You need to know the proper techniques to train your pet. For instance, to train the pup to observe a certain eliminating schedule, you can use the crate training method. To train the pup to eliminate in a particular spot (e.g. outdoors), you can use the paper training method. Each method will help you achieve a different goal. When you are new, it may sound a little confusing. Don’t worry. Just go ahead with the training and improvise as you progress.

        As you train your dog, you are also getting to know more about your dog. You will have a better feel of the puppy’s biological clock – i.e. when it needs to sleep, drink and eat, or eliminate. To a certain extent, you can control this cycle when you acquire that knowledge. After that, training will progress more smoothly.

        Potty training can be frustrating and challenging. Many new dog owners simply give up because they get such a shock when they see their adorable pets eliminating all over the place, and during the oddest hour! So first of all, know that there is work involved in potty training, especially if it involves a young pup.

        A small little puppy is can look very cute, but it is like newborn baby, about to see the world for the first time. And like a baby, it doesn’t really know how to behave, except to follow its own instincts. Ultimately, what it learns depends very much on its own experiences. As the owner, you provide much of those experiences. In fact, if you put in enough effort, you can train your pet to behave exactly the way you want it to. But be prepared to put in the time and effort though.

        If you are still in the process of pondering over which dog to buy, I’m glad you found this article first. Know that not all dogs make perfect family pets! How trainable your dog is depends on its personality. Breed has something to do with it. But even for dogs of the same breed, temperaments can differ. You want to check with the dog breeder before buying the pet and bringing it home. If possible, spend some time with the dog and observe its personality. You want a dog with a temperament that is gentle enough for you to train.

        But if you have already bought the dog, you need to work with your pet, regardless of the temperament. Most dog breeders will agree to take back the dog if it proves to be too much of a challenge. This is rare, but it happens. New pet owners do sometimes find it too stressful to handle a pup.

        This is understandable because training a young animal requires discipline, patience, and to a certain extent, knowledge. You need to know the proper techniques to train your pet. For instance, to train the pup to observe a certain eliminating schedule, you can use the crate training method. To train the pup to eliminate in a particular spot (e.g. outdoors), you can use the paper training method. Each method will help you achieve a different goal. When you are new, it may sound a little confusing. Don’t worry. Just go ahead with the training and improvise as you progress.

        As you train your dog, you are also getting to know more about your dog. You will have a better feel of the puppy’s biological clock – i.e. when it needs to sleep, drink and eat, or eliminate. To a certain extent, you can control this cycle when you acquire that knowledge. After that, training will progress more smoothly.

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