Five reasons to crate train your Dog

Crate training is a hot topic in the Dog world. I must admit before I started training as a Dog trainer I was skeptical about crates, but I now understand the lasting impact it can have on your dogs wellbeing even after puppyhood. Here are five reasons why crate training can help your dog:

1. Safety and Security: Crate training provides a safe and secure space for your dog to relax at times when you aren’t able to supervise them and can help prevent them ingesting household items or getting into harmful situations.

2. Veterinary visits: Crate training can make visits to the vet less stressful for your dog and the veterinary staff. Dogs who are accustomed to crates are often more cooperative during examinations and procedures

3. Housebreaking aid: Crates can help with housebreaking because dogs have a natural instinct to keep their den clean. Dogs are less likely to eliminate in their crate encouraging them to hold it until they are taken to the designated area.

4. Travel and Transport: Crate training makes travel with your dog easier and safer. Dogs who are crate trained are more comfortable during car rides and flights and much more adaptable to new environments resulting in less anxiety all around.

5. Promotes comfort and relaxation: When introduced properly crates can become a cozy and comforting space for Dogs to retreat to when they need rest or alone time. This can help reduce stress especially in dogs prone to separation anxiety.

When crate training is done correctly and crates are introduced as a positive space for your dog to relax they can have a positive and lasting impact on your dogs overall health and wellbeing.

My Favorite crate is this one by Diggs because it was designed with safety in mind. There are no sharp harmful edges that can hurt your dog, and it’s easily collapsible so you can transport anywhere. Plus its super cute and will look good in your home.