Crate Training Dogs

Throughout your dog's life, there will be times when a crate is vital for his safety. A crate trained dog can easily travel, spend time at the vet or groomer, and be contained at home so that he can't get into trouble. But it is normal for puppies or young dogs who are not familiar with crating to be quite upset about the confinement. It isn't fair for you or your new dog to sit through hours of whining and barking, and you don't have to! With this program your dog can learn to see his crate as a cue to relax, a place to chew a bone, eat a meal, or take a nap. He can learn to seek out his crate as a good place to be. Traditional crate training approaches have relied either on allowing the pup to "cry it out" on his own, or on the heavy use of food "pacifiers" that can be hard to get away from. As a bonus your dog will learn to go into his crate when you ask him to, and how to release from the crate on cue, too, making things like unloading from the car much safer. With some dedication to the process, you can create happy crating for life for your dog!

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Instructor: Sarah Stremming

Sarah (she/her) has been working with dogs in the realms of performance training and behavior solutions for over a decade. She currently operates online through her business, The Cognitive Canine. Her special area of interest has long been helping dog owners address behavioral concerns...(Click here for full bio and to view Sarah's upcoming courses)