WHY CRATE TRAINING WORKS SO FAST? 🏡 Crate training has been proven to be the fastest way to potty train a puppy. Why? Simple. Dogs don’t like to sleep in their own waste and are natural den animals. Crate training uses the dogs natural instincts to our advantage. Most “potty training delays” are due to the fact people give their puppy way too much freedom, way too soon. Puppies … [Read more...]
Great Crate Games
Crate games are lots of fun for puppies and adult dogs and they help to reinforce the skills that they have learnt through crate training. They also learn that good things happen when they are in the crate. Crate games also teach dogs impulse control so that they stay on task even when there are lots of distractions going on around them. Impulse control is very important for … [Read more...]
How to Make Sure Your Puppy Gets Enough Sleep
Puppies are little bundles of energy, and you may have asked, “How much do puppies sleep?” In fact, they usually sleep from 18 to 20 hours a day. Sleep is essential to healthy growth, contributing to the necessary development of the central nervous system, brain, immune system, and muscles. All of that sleep also helps them rest up during growth spurts. When they’re awake, … [Read more...]
Crate Training
On several occasions over the years I've watched dogs put on spectacular performances afield-performances that left no doubt they'd been trained to a high standard. But when it came time for these same dogs to be "put up," I've stared in disbelief as the simple act of entering a crate devolved into a wrestling match between dog and owner. Teaching a dog to enter a crate or … [Read more...]
Potty Training? Don’t “Rub Their Nose in It”
It is a common misconception that when your puppy has an accident while potty training, that rubbing their nose on the mess while voicing your displeasure will teach them that the behavior is undesirable. However, it is more likely that should you choose this response, your puppy’s training will be adversely affected and make potty training in the long run. Here are some … [Read more...]
How to Potty Train a Pitbull: 12 Vet-Approved Tips
Pitbull terriers are loving, loyal, affectionate, and form strong bonds with their owners, but like with any dog breed, they require potty training. Adding a Pitbull puppy to your home is a rewarding experience, and your new Pit will bring you years of joy and fun. But first, you’ll have to get through the potty-training stage, which can be a challenge. Potty training a Pitbull … [Read more...]
Train Your Dog to Pee on the Boat
Training your dog to live on a boat isn’t all that hard, but the big question is what do you do about their bathroom needs, particularly if it’s not convenient to take them ashore several times a day. In short, how do you potty train a boat dog to pee and poop right on the boat? There are lots of good comments on this article from other readers with various things that have … [Read more...]
Crate Training- Why it Works and Why it’s Not Cruel!
I thought maybe a crash course in crate training post would be welcomed! We do have an older post with a longtime shared crate training manual here! But I thought I’d share what I typically go over in short with each puppy parent here on gotcha day! Here is the type of crate we use. Also! Click here for super helpful potty training cleaning products! I’d like to open by … [Read more...]
Reward and discipline during potty training
Question: I was brought up to believe that you’re supposed to rub your dog’s face in their mess as part of their potty training. But I’m getting some pushback from my wife. What is the answer?Answer: I saw this same technique as a little boy and I could not wrap my mind around the whole concept of loving your dog, yet doing something that seemed so mean. Thankfully, this … [Read more...]
Crate Training- Why it Works and Why it’s Not Cruel!
I thought maybe a crash course in crate training post would be welcomed! We do have an older post with a longtime shared crate training manual here! But I thought I’d share what I typically go over in short with each puppy parent here on gotcha day! Here is the type of crate we use. Also! Click here for super helpful potty training cleaning products! I’d like to open by … [Read more...]