As you walk in the door, pup in arms, the crate should be there, properly equipped, as a retreat for the youngster from that day forward. Anxious dogs with borderline separation anxiety or thunderstorm phobia may elect to go into their crate as a safe haven, especially when their owner is not around (Note: the door should be left open).Ĭrate training should begin the moment you bring the young pup home.Also, some hotels require that dogs be crated. When traveling, crates provide safety for you and your dog.They serve as the dog’s own personal space (like a teenager’s own room, away from the family).They are den-like and can provide the dog a place of security and comfort.Why deprive them of their original den and enforce them to hunker down under a coffee table instead? It just doesn’t make sense. But crates are far more versatile and valuable than this and should really be a lifelong feature.ĭogs are den dwellers by nature and if you give away their crate once they’re housetrained they will find other small spaces in which to sequester themselves when they feel like getting away from it all. Many owners erroneously assume that a crate is just something you have around during a puppy‘s first few weeks at home to assist with housebreaking. If properly introduced and properly employed, your dog’s crate can become its favorite resting place and retreat.
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