Crate Pad

Crate Pad

Crate Training Your Dog Effectively

Puppies need to feel safe and by providing a kennel crate for them, you will satisfy their need with a den-like enclosure.

Some of the more popular reasons for crate training are:

• Housebreaking - dogs are less likely to soil their own sleeping place
• Chewing - limits the destructive chewing that puppies will have due to teething
• Lessens Anxiety - puppies feel safer knowing they have a place of retreat
• Safety - you'll keep your puppy out of harms way when you are unable to supervise
• Mobility - teaching your dog to relax in a confined space makes traveling in a car easier

 

With so many advantages, it's hard to imagine anyone would forgoe crate training. However, there are obstacles that can make this kind of training difficult.

It's common for many puppies to become territorial of their crate. If growling or aggressive behavior begins when you go inside the crate, you'll want to take action immediately by using tactics detailed on our "Aggressive Behavior" page.

Some dogs are difficult to crate train because they don't want to be in an enclosed, safe space. They may misinterpret the gesture and think they are being punished for bad behavior.

In certain cases, putting your puppy in a crate before you're off to bed may bring about a lonely feeling and separation anxiety in your dog. He may moan through the night at first.

A nice way around these problems is to gradually introduce the kennel crate to your dog from the moment he enters your home.

How to Introduce Your Dog to His Crate

1. When you get your puppy, put treats or food in his crate sporadically throughout the day. This will help him associate his crate with comfort and happiness.
2. Use positive reinforcement to praise him when he goes inside his crate. NEVER force your dog into his crate. He will feel like he is being punished.
3. Create a game where you drop a piece of food into the crate. Playfully say to your puppy "Where's the treat?" "Is it in your room?". Praise your puppy when he goes into his crate for the food. Let him leave the crate at any time during this game.
4. When you do start to close the crate door with your dog in it, be sure you are there supervising and only keep the door closed for short periods of time. Increase the amount of time he is in there over the course of several days.
5. The key to it all is strengthening your dog's psychological attachment to his crate being fun and good.

Leave the door open on the kennel crate for the first few days you have your dog and make sure the crate is in your room when you go to sleep. This avoids some separation anxiety for your dog.

Place your dog's favorite toys and treats at the far end of the crate. Let him have a first impression of his crate as a fun hangout spot.

Putting in a hamster-like water dispenser is also a nice treat for your dog. Don't let him feel like he is inconvenienced at all while in the crate.

Soft bedding is mandatory. Putting down a soft towel or blanket will also help your dog enjoy his new pad. Make the crate as cozy and unrestrictive as possible at first.

Along with keepin the door off the first few days, you may also want to keep the roof unattached. You can gradually add the roof after a few days and then a few days later add the door.

While you're in the same room as the dog, begin closing the door while he's in it for a half hour.

Give him positive reinforcement while he's in there and make sure you give him a treat when you open the door and let him out.

Gradually increase the time he is in there until he is in the crate with the door closed for two hours.

Once he can stay in the crate for two hours and remain calm, he understands the situation.

Crate training takes a lot of patience from both you and your dog, so be aware it can take up to two weeks to see good results.

Positive reinforcement is the key here. You want your dog to feel like his crate is his castle. Just make sure he knows you'll be going in there too. You don't want a dog that becomes overprotective of his crate.

This is only the beginning.  If you really want your dog to embrace his crate, you need an EXACT action plan.  You can find one at my website, http://www.Dog-Training-Works.com

Along with learning step by step how to properly crate train your dog, you’ll discover how to prevent and eliminate a multitude of dog behavior problems including excessive dog chewing, aggressive behavior, problematic dog jumping (on people), how to stop dog begging, obnoxious humping and a TON of other invaluable lessons.

Check it out here --------> http://www.Dog-Training-Works.com

Having a strong knowledge of proper dog training is the best thing you can do for your dog health.  He’ll be less anxious once you have the confidence to know EXACTLY how to lead him. Go to the site right now and become the Alpha Dog of the house!

 

 

About the Author

Jason Ellis has been helping people train their dogs and newborn puppies for years. His expertise deals with applying proven, effective techniques that train your dog to be the obedient companion you've always wanted in a matter of WEEKS. You can find Jason's complete dog training course at http://www.Dog-Training-Works.com

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Animals Matter Fur Crate Pad $69.95 The ultimate in crate-time comfort, this tufted "fur" pad is luxuriously soft and inviting, with polyfill cushioning. Machine wash. Made in USA. Colors: Sable or Black. Sizes: S (18" x 24"), M (22" x 30"), L (24" x 36"), XL (26" x 42"). Sorry, no Express Delivery. Exclusive!

Tufted Beach Chenille Corduroy Crate Pet Pad $74.82 Plush corduroy and an anti-skid surface make this crate pad perfect for your pet. This machine washable crate pad keeps pets warm and comfortable year round.Color: BeachMaterials: PolyesterSize: 3 inches high x 26 inches wide x 41 inches deepWeight: 4 poundsFill type: Polyester high loft fillNon-skid surfaceCare: Machine washableModel: 01087

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K H 7941 Crate Pad SelfWarming Mocha $52.95 Located in Colorado Springs CO KH Manufacturing is the largest dedicated producer of heated pet products in the country. We offer the greatest quality innovation and selection for dogs cats wild and exotic birds. Each year KH develops new and unique products to provide comfort for pets and appreciation by their owners. We know how much you care about your pets and how providing them with quality care products makes their life better. KH SelfWarming Crate Pads are available in 6 different sizes and 3 colors. The selfwarming pad will capture the pet s body heat and radiate back the warmth to the source. The 4 corners are slit to allow the pad to fit many different edges. The adjustable size makes this pad fit into many different crates. The topside of the crate pad is made from soft inviting microfleece while the bottom has a stay pet nonslip fabric to keep the pad from bunching up in the crate. Simply throw the whole pad in the wash for easy cleaning and care. Self warming radiates heat back to your pet. Corners are slit to allow perfect fit in any crat. Soft microfleece top for comfort and nonslip bottom for stability. Easy wash and care. Color: Mocha. Size: 32 x 48.

K H 7951 Crate Pad SelfWarming Mocha $60.1 Located in Colorado Springs CO KH Manufacturing is the largest dedicated producer of heated pet products in the country. We offer the greatest quality innovation and selection for dogs cats wild and exotic birds. Each year KH develops new and unique products to provide comfort for pets and appreciation by their owners. We know how much you care about your pets and how providing them with quality care products makes their life better. KH SelfWarming Crate Pads are available in 6 different sizes and 3 colors. The selfwarming pad will capture the pet s body heat and radiate back the warmth to the source. The 4 corners are slit to allow the pad to fit many different edges. The adjustable size makes this pad fit into many different crates. The topside of the crate pad is made from soft inviting microfleece while the bottom has a stay pet nonslip fabric to keep the pad from bunching up in the crate. Simply throw the whole pad in the wash for easy cleaning and care. Self warming radiates heat back to your pet. Corners are slit to allow perfect fit in any crat. Soft microfleece top for comfort and nonslip bottom for stability. Easy wash and care. Color: Mocha. Size: 37 x 54.

K H 7921 Crate Pad SelfWarming Mocha $33.45 Located in Colorado Springs CO KH Manufacturing is the largest dedicated producer of heated pet products in the country. We offer the greatest quality innovation and selection for dogs cats wild and exotic birds. Each year KH develops new and unique products to provide comfort for pets and appreciation by their owners. We know how much you care about your pets and how providing them with quality care products makes their life better. KH SelfWarming Crate Pads are available in 6 different sizes and 3 colors. The selfwarming pad will capture the pet s body heat and radiate back the warmth to the source. The 4 corners are slit to allow the pad to fit many different edges. The adjustable size makes this pad fit into many different crates. The topside of the crate pad is made from soft inviting microfleece while the bottom has a stay pet nonslip fabric to keep the pad from bunching up in the crate. Simply throw the whole pad in the wash for easy cleaning and care. Self warming radiates heat back to your pet. Corners are slit to allow perfect fit in any crat. Soft microfleece top for comfort and nonslip bottom for stability. Easy wash and care. Color: Mocha. Size: 21 x 31.

K H 7920 Crate Pad SelfWarming Tan $33.45 Located in Colorado Springs CO KH Manufacturing is the largest dedicated producer of heated pet products in the country. We offer the greatest quality innovation and selection for dogs cats wild and exotic birds. Each year KH develops new and unique products to provide comfort for pets and appreciation by their owners. We know how much you care about your pets and how providing them with quality care products makes their life better. KH SelfWarming Crate Pads are available in 6 different sizes and 3 colors. The selfwarming pad will capture the pet s body heat and radiate back the warmth to the source. The 4 corners are slit to allow the pad to fit many different edges. The adjustable size makes this pad fit into many different crates. The topside of the crate pad is made from soft inviting microfleece while the bottom has a stay pet nonslip fabric to keep the pad from bunching up in the crate. Simply throw the whole pad in the wash for easy cleaning and care. Self warming radiates heat back to your pet. Corners are slit to allow perfect fit in any crat. Soft microfleece top for comfort and nonslip bottom for stability. Easy wash and care. Color: Tan. Size: 21 x 31.

K H 7930 Crate Pad SelfWarming Tan $38.97 Located in Colorado Springs CO KH Manufacturing is the largest dedicated producer of heated pet products in the country. We offer the greatest quality innovation and selection for dogs cats wild and exotic birds. Each year KH develops new and unique products to provide comfort for pets and appreciation by their owners. We know how much you care about your pets and how providing them with quality care products makes their life better. KH SelfWarming Crate Pads are available in 6 different sizes and 3 colors. The selfwarming pad will capture the pet s body heat and radiate back the warmth to the source. The 4 corners are slit to allow the pad to fit many different edges. The adjustable size makes this pad fit into many different crates. The topside of the crate pad is made from soft inviting microfleece while the bottom has a stay pet nonslip fabric to keep the pad from bunching up in the crate. Simply throw the whole pad in the wash for easy cleaning and care. Self warming radiates heat back to your pet. Corners are slit to allow perfect fit in any crat. Soft microfleece top for comfort and nonslip bottom for stability. Easy wash and care. Color: Tan. Size: 25 x 37.

K H 7942 Crate Pad SelfWarming Gray $52.95 Located in Colorado Springs CO KH Manufacturing is the largest dedicated producer of heated pet products in the country. We offer the greatest quality innovation and selection for dogs cats wild and exotic birds. Each year KH develops new and unique products to provide comfort for pets and appreciation by their owners. We know how much you care about your pets and how providing them with quality care products makes their life better. KH SelfWarming Crate Pads are available in 6 different sizes and 3 colors. The selfwarming pad will capture the pet s body heat and radiate back the warmth to the source. The 4 corners are slit to allow the pad to fit many different edges. The adjustable size makes this pad fit into many different crates. The topside of the crate pad is made from soft inviting microfleece while the bottom has a stay pet nonslip fabric to keep the pad from bunching up in the crate. Simply throw the whole pad in the wash for easy cleaning and care. Self warming radiates heat back to your pet. Corners are slit to allow perfect fit in any crat. Soft microfleece top for comfort and nonslip bottom for stability. Easy wash and care. Color: Gray. Size: 32 x 48.

K H 7952 Crate Pad SelfWarming Gray $60.1 Located in Colorado Springs CO KH Manufacturing is the largest dedicated producer of heated pet products in the country. We offer the greatest quality innovation and selection for dogs cats wild and exotic birds. Each year KH develops new and unique products to provide comfort for pets and appreciation by their owners. We know how much you care about your pets and how providing them with quality care products makes their life better. KH SelfWarming Crate Pads are available in 6 different sizes and 3 colors. The selfwarming pad will capture the pet s body heat and radiate back the warmth to the source. The 4 corners are slit to allow the pad to fit many different edges. The adjustable size makes this pad fit into many different crates. The topside of the crate pad is made from soft inviting microfleece while the bottom has a stay pet nonslip fabric to keep the pad from bunching up in the crate. Simply throw the whole pad in the wash for easy cleaning and care. Self warming radiates heat back to your pet. Corners are slit to allow perfect fit in any crat. Soft microfleece top for comfort and nonslip bottom for stability. Easy wash and care. Color: Gray. Size: 37 x 54.

K H 7900 Crate Pad SelfWarming Tan $27.35 Located in Colorado Springs CO KH Manufacturing is the largest dedicated producer of heated pet products in the country. We offer the greatest quality innovation and selection for dogs cats wild and exotic birds. Each year KH develops new and unique products to provide comfort for pets and appreciation by their owners. We know how much you care about your pets and how providing them with quality care products makes their life better. KH SelfWarming Crate Pads are available in 6 different sizes and 3 colors. The selfwarming pad will capture the pet s body heat and radiate back the warmth to the source. The 4 corners are slit to allow the pad to fit many different edges. The adjustable size makes this pad fit into many different crates. The topside of the crate pad is made from soft inviting microfleece while the bottom has a stay pet nonslip fabric to keep the pad from bunching up in the crate. Simply throw the whole pad in the wash for easy cleaning and care. Self warming radiates heat back to your pet. Corners are slit to allow perfect fit in any crat. Soft microfleece top for comfort and nonslip bottom for stability. Easy wash and care. Color: Tan. Size: 14 x 22.

K H 7911 Crate Pad SelfWarming Mocha $30.85 Located in Colorado Springs CO KH Manufacturing is the largest dedicated producer of heated pet products in the country. We offer the greatest quality innovation and selection for dogs cats wild and exotic birds. Each year KH develops new and unique products to provide comfort for pets and appreciation by their owners. We know how much you care about your pets and how providing them with quality care products makes their life better. KH SelfWarming Crate Pads are available in 6 different sizes and 3 colors. The selfwarming pad will capture the pet s body heat and radiate back the warmth to the source. The 4 corners are slit to allow the pad to fit many different edges. The adjustable size makes this pad fit into many different crates. The topside of the crate pad is made from soft inviting microfleece while the bottom has a stay pet nonslip fabric to keep the pad from bunching up in the crate. Simply throw the whole pad in the wash for easy cleaning and care. Self warming radiates heat back to your pet. Corners are slit to allow perfect fit in any crat. Soft microfleece top for comfort and nonslip bottom for stability. Easy wash and care. Color: Mocha. Size: 20 x 25.

K H 7912 Crate Pad SelfWarming Gray $30.85 Located in Colorado Springs CO KH Manufacturing is the largest dedicated producer of heated pet products in the country. We offer the greatest quality innovation and selection for dogs cats wild and exotic birds. Each year KH develops new and unique products to provide comfort for pets and appreciation by their owners. We know how much you care about your pets and how providing them with quality care products makes their life better. KH SelfWarming Crate Pads are available in 6 different sizes and 3 colors. The selfwarming pad will capture the pet s body heat and radiate back the warmth to the source. The 4 corners are slit to allow the pad to fit many different edges. The adjustable size makes this pad fit into many different crates. The topside of the crate pad is made from soft inviting microfleece while the bottom has a stay pet nonslip fabric to keep the pad from bunching up in the crate. Simply throw the whole pad in the wash for easy cleaning and care. Self warming radiates heat back to your pet. Corners are slit to allow perfect fit in any crat. Soft microfleece top for comfort and nonslip bottom for stability. Easy wash and care. Color: Gray. Size: 20 x 25.

The Smart Crate Pad $39.95 Even the messiest dog will appreciate a plush resting spot that stays clean naturally! Protected by an advanced fabric finish that's nontoxic, pet-safe and environmentally friendly, it repels dirt, oil, odors and liquids. Sized to fit most standard crates and carriers, it also doubles as a travel bed or car seat cushion. Durable quilted cotton canvas reverses to cuddly faux shearling. Machine washable. Colors: Khaki, Chocolate or Navy (please specify). Sizes: XS (15" x 20"), S (19" x 24"), M (21" x 30"), L (23" x 36"), XL (28" x 42").

Animals Matter Katie Puff Crate Pad $49.95 Irresistibly soft, sumptuously textured Katie Puff® chenille brings luxurious comfort to crate time. This ultraplush tufted pad is cushioned with polyfill. Machine wash. Colors: Pink, Camel, Mocha, Mink or Black. Sizes: S (18" x 24"), M (22" x 30"), L (24" x 36"), XL (26" x 42"). Sorry, no Express Delivery. Exclusive!

Happy Hounds Pet Products 10950L SHERPA Cody Dog Crate Pad Large 36 x 23 in. $39 Happy Hounds' Cody Crate Pad is a super comfortable rectangular crate pad made from soft sherpa. This crate pad has a bolster wall filled with 100 postconsumer recycled plastic polyfiber fill. The bottom is padded with highmemory foam. Durable doublesewn seams. Fits most standard crates. Machine washable.

Happy Hounds Pet Products 10950M SHERPA Cody Dog Crate Pad Medium 30 x 22 in. $35.36 Happy Hounds' Cody Crate Pad is a super comfortable rectangular crate pad made from soft sherpa. This crate pad has a bolster wall filled with 100 postconsumer recycled plastic polyfiber fill. The bottom is padded with highmemory foam. Durable doublesewn seams. Fits most standard crates. Machine washable.

Happy Hounds Pet Products 10950XS SHERPA Cody Dog Crate Pad Extra Small 19 x 13 in. $29.64 Happy Hounds' Cody Crate Pad is a super comfortable rectangular crate pad made from soft sherpa. This crate pad has a bolster wall filled with 100 postconsumer recycled plastic polyfiber fill. The bottom is padded with highmemory foam. Durable doublesewn seams. Fits most standard crates. Machine washable.

Happy Hounds Pet Products 10950XL SHERPA Cody Dog Crate Pad Extra Large 42 x 28 in. $43.42 Happy Hounds' Cody Crate Pad is a super comfortable rectangular crate pad made from soft sherpa. This crate pad has a bolster wall filled with 100 postconsumer recycled plastic polyfiber fill. The bottom is padded with highmemory foam. Durable doublesewn seams. Fits most standard crates. Machine washable.

Happy Hounds Pet Products 10950S SHERPA Cody Dog Crate Pad Small 24 x 19 in. $32.24 Happy Hounds' Cody Crate Pad is a super comfortable rectangular crate pad made from soft sherpa. This crate pad has a bolster wall filled with 100 postconsumer recycled plastic polyfiber fill. The bottom is padded with highmemory foam. Durable doublesewn seams. Fits most standard crates. Machine washable.

PetGear Colored Steel Crate with Bolster Pad $678.73 Transport your pet in comfort and style with a PetGear steel crateColored pet cage boasts heavy-duty blow-molded plastic with steel inserts, for strength and stylePet carrier features rounded corners (no sharp edges, no scratching wood floors or snagging carpeted floors)Four doorsTop door is molded plastic (can use as a table or grooming area)Doors on both ends offer accessibility from any angleLarge side door opens like a garage door keeping out of the way when openPolypropylene and steel frameIntegrated wheels on one end and a pull handle on the other provide easy movementNylon and fleece pad for pet's comfortStorage/carry bag for crate is includedCrate measures 31 inches high x 28 inches wide x 42 inches longAvailable in sage, lavender and brick color optionsModel number PG5942Imported