5 Steps to Crate Train for Dog Behavior Modification

5 Steps to Crate Train for Dog Behavior Modification

by M.B.Bryce

Crate training a dog is essential for dog behavior modification ...So, you must first grasp the mission of the crate. The intent of the crate ISN'T for correction. If you accurately crate train a dog, he will feel it as his "safe place" and desire to spend time there when needed.

1. The first item you want to do when you crate train a pet is set the crate in an area of your home where the family spends a lot of time, such as the living room. Make sure you put a cozy blanket or towel in the crate.

2. Next, guide your pet near the crate and speak to him in a pleasant manner of voice. Be sure the door to the crate is wide open. For dog behavior modification, foster your pet to enter the crate with food snacks near it and just inside the crate (around the door) and lastly all the way inside the crate. Do not muscle your pet inside the crate. If he doesn't prefer to go...it is OK. Continue to throw goodies inside the crate until the pet steps calmly completely in to the crate to get the treats. If food doesn't have an effect, try employing a favored toy. Use your body to block the access, after your pet goes in the crate.

3. Go over number 2, in place of obstructing the entry with your body, fasten the entry to the crate.

4. Provide a savory chew toy (by layering it with peanut butter or cream cheese), walk your dog into the crate. Once he is in the crate, pass him the chew toy and shut the entry. Once your dog is immersed in chewing, get up and walk around, at times going outside. Release your dog from the crate once he finishes chewing (or once he wakes if he has been dozing off) and only if he is calm.

5. Praise your pet once he is in the crate, but don't applaud him as he is coming out of his crate. This teaches him that being in the crate is favorable and pleasant, while coming out is indistinguishable. Also, don't make a huge display while showing him in or fetching him out, thus he will identify it as no huge deal.

Dog behavior modification originates with you, the loyal pet owner. Crate training is just one phase of many to keep your dog happy and healthy. - 20511

M.B. Bryce has owned pets for over thirty years. They are a firm believer in well-trained pets and endorse a constructive method to training. Stop by (http://www.squidoo.com/dog-behavior-modification-and-crate-training) 5 Easy Steps to Crate Training for your FREE 6 day MINI COURSE on (http://www.squidoo.com/dog-behavior-modification-and-crate-training) Dog Behavior Modification
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