How to Crate Train Your PuppyPicture this: You have just arrived home with your brand new puppy. He is the sweetest, most adorable puppy you have ever seen. Now it's time to get back to reality. Puppies need a lot of care and attention. You must be completely available for your adorable new puppy. Your free time is now devoted to your new puppy. I hope you are still with me and haven't given your puppy away yet. I will explain to you how to properly crate train your puppy. "A crate is a portable 'kennel' just large enough to hold the dog for which it is intended, made of metal or plastic. the practice of using this kennel for training purposes, usually for potty training and checking a dog's cleanliness. (Moore) Many people think it's cruel to crate a puppy. Dogs have a natural instinct for whelping (Moore). many dogs sleep under a table or piece of furniture Dogs need a safe space of their own Puppies learn from their mother that they should not dirty their sleeping space (Bohnenkamp)The arrival of the puppy. puppy should have positive associations with the crate. The crate should be comfortable for the dog When the puppy first arrives, prepare the crate with a blanket creating a warm and welcoming environment. Never force the puppy into the crate. cage It's new for the puppy. He must explore this new place. Be sure to leave the crate door open so the dog can come in and out as he pleases. I find it works well to use a small treat to lure the dog into the crate. When the dog first comes, do it a few times so he starts to get the hang of it. Also when he goes in the crate I use the "kennel up" command....... middle of paper ......a puppy who has a habit of dirtying his crate. (about dogs)ConclusionOver time, the puppy will begin to enjoy his crate. It's his house. Once he adapts to the routine, he will no longer hesitate to enter the cage. He will stop whining at night and start going potty on a regulated schedule. When the puppy is tired or just wants to get away, he will go to his crate. You have taught him that his cage is a comfortable environment. Works cited about dogs. (2003). Potty training puppies. Retrieved February 20, 2003, from http://www.about-dogs.com/puppy_potty_training.htmBohenkamp, ​​Gwen. (2003). Perfect legs. Retrieved February 20, 2003 from http://www.perfectpaws.com/crt.htmlMoore, Cindy Tittle. (2003). What is crating?. Retrieved February 20, 2003 from http://www.k9web.com/dog-faqs/crating.html