The basics of crate training a dog will require patience, the correct size crate for your dog 's build, a few toys and a lot of praise. There are a lot of reasons for crate training a dog, such as making sure that they 're safe and secure when they 're left alone. A crate should be a secure feeling place for a dog and should never be used as a punishment.

Try to stay as patient as possible when you begin crate training your dog. Many dogs take well to crates, becoming comfortable right away. Others, however, have problems with the enclosed feeling, finding it difficult to consider the area as a den. It may take a few weeks to manage the basics of crate training but with persistence it should turn out quite well.

The first step to crate