Training Your Springer Spaniel Using a Dog Crate

Training Your Springer Spaniel Using a Dog Crate

by Michael Saunders

A lot of people have the wrong conception when it comes to crates crate training. This conception leads people to believe that crates are a punishment for dogs, and therefore they wont use them or they are cruel. Much to the contrary, crates are actually one of the safest places you can put your Springer Spaniel, which also gratifies his natural instincts to situate himself within a den.

If you have a crate and leave it open, your Spaniel will start to go to it when he gets sleepy or when he gets confused. Although Spaniels tend to like crates, you shouldnt overuse one by allowing him to spend hours at a time inside of one. While you should be training him to get used to the crate, you should never allow him out if he is barking. Once your Spaniel starts to appreciate the crate, you can leave him in it for a few hours here and there - such as when you are away from home.

When you get your puppy and bring him home for the first time, you should have your crate ready and situated where you want it to be. You should set the crate up in a central area where your puppy can be part of the family, but never in areas that have a lot of traffic. Most people who use crates tend to leave them in the kitchen near a door, so the Spaniel can go outside whenever he needs to relieve himself.

After bringing the puppy home, put her inside the house and allow her to begin searching for the crate. Leave the crate door open and your Spaniel puppy will begin wandering in and out of the crate. You may consider placing a dog treat or toy inside the crate as an extra incentive for your puppy to enter. Once she goes inside offer her praise, while letting her know that she is doing the right thing.

Offer her praise when your Springer Spaniel stays in her crate on her own. After your Spaniel puppy begins, a habit of going into the crate on her own, you will place a new treat or toy inside for her to enjoy. After some time, close the door and observe how she reacts. If she begins to whine, simply talk to her and put your fingers through the holes in the door. However, do not immediately take her out rather you should wait for her to settle down.

Even though it may take some time, crate training is great for your Spaniel. You can use the crate when you need to leave, when you have family over, or for when your Spaniel has a medical condition such as diarrhea. If you use a bit of patience and never use the crate for punishment - your Springer Spaniel puppy should catch on to the crate pretty quickly. - 20511

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