Crate training older dogs tips

How to Crate Train an Older Dog: 11 Steps (with Pictures)

8 hours ago To crate train an older dog, start by placing your crate in a spot where you spend a lot of time, like your living room or office. Next, place a blanket and toys inside the crate to …

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1. Place your crate in a permanent spot. This will help your dog adjust to that spot as a sort of 'home base' where they'll feel comfortable. Place it somewhere where you spend a lot of time, such as the living room or a home office.
2. Place a towel or blanket in the crate. The more plush and comfortable, the better. Take the door off and let the dog explore the crate at their leisure before locking it in. Some dogs will be naturally curious and start sleeping in the crate right away.
3. Incentivize crate time with treats. Encourage your dog to get in their crate by dropping some treats nearby. Then place it just inside the doorway of the crate. Finally, place it deep inside or toward the back of the crate. If they refuse to go all the way in, be patient and don't force it to enter. Continue to toss the treats into the crate until it will calmly walk all the way into the crate to eat the food. Don't close the crate the first time they follow the treats in. Pick a treat you know your dog enjoys. While some dogs will get excited to eat anything, some will get more excited for especially delicious treats. Something bacon-based is unlikely to fail.
4. Incentivize crate time without treats. Treats are the best option but if you think you're overfeeding the dog but still have more training to do, you can crate train without treats. Bring your dog over to the crate and play with it or talk to it in a happy tone of voice. Make sure the crate door is open and secured so that it won't hit your dog and frighten it. As you would with the treats, try tossing your dog's favorite toy in the crate.

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How to Crate Train an Older Dog in 6 Steps dogpackr

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1. Set Up the Crate and Let Him Explore It. The very first thing you’ll need to do is set up the crate. You’ll want to put it somewhere where there’s heavy traffic in your home, at least at first.
2. Use High Value Treats to Reward Him. Since crate training can be challenging, especially for older dogs, use his favorite treats to reward him. Using high value rewards will help him learn to enjoy his crate and associate with positive things faster.
3. Feed Him His Meals Inside the Crate. Not only does feeding your dog inside his crate encourage him to associate his crate with positive things, it also creates a routine.
4. Slowly Extend the Time the Crate Door Is Closed. When your dog starts getting comfortable in his crate, you can try shutting the door. At first, you should close it only for a second or two, and then open it and reward him.
5. Only Reward and Open the Crate When He’s Quiet. Opening the door and letting him out only when he’s quiet is the best way to teach your dog that whining and barking isn’t the way to get out.
6. Slowly Go Out of Sight of the Crate. Getting your dog into his crate is one thing, but getting him to stay in there calmly without being able to see you is another.

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How to Crate Train Your Dog in Nine Easy Steps – …

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1. Choose the Right Crate for Your Dog. Finding the best crate for your dog is key. “You want to get one that’s durable, comfortable, and flexible with whatever training you’re doing,” says Flayton.
2. Establish the Proper Mindset. “The more the dogs associate the crate with a relaxed mindset, the more they’ll ultimately enjoy hanging out in there,” says Flayton.
3. Determine How Your Dog Will Be Most Comfortable. Some people use dog beds or towels to create a comfy environment, but that may not always be the best option.
4. Give the Dog a Treat After They Go Into the Crate. Once again, positive association rules. One of Flayton’s favorite tricks is giving the dog a KONG toy filled with peanut butter that she’s put in the freezer.
5. Keep an Eye on the Time. Your dog needs time outside the crate to play, eat, and use the bathroom. Dogs don’t want to soil where they sleep, but if there’s too long of a stretch without a walk, they might end up doing so.
6. Play Crate Games. The dog shouldn’t see the crate as a negative place. To ensure this, incorporate the crate into fun games where the pup goes in and out of the open crate at their own will.
7. Keep Your Dog “Naked” “Dogs should never, ever have collars or tags or anything on when they’re in the crate,” warns Flayton. If the tag gets caught in the crate the dog could strangle.
8. Set Your Dog Up for Success. Once you are ready to give your dog more time inside the crate, do it in small steps. “You don’t want to go out to dinner for six hours,” cautions Flayton.
9. Be Patient. Prepare yourself for at least six months of training. There will be ups and downs since dogs aren’t linear learners, but success will come, says Flayton.

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