When selecting a crate size it is extremely important that it be the proper size. It is not a difficult task to determine the proper size of your dogs new home. You should always select the size that your dog will require as an adult, your local pet shop can assist you in making this selection.

Your puppy should be crated each and every time you leave him by himself in the home. This is for his safety as well as for your mental well being. All puppies are chewers and they do not typically exercise good judgment in deciding what they should or should not chew on.

Puppy’s can’t tell the difference between a proper chew toy and the lamp cords or telephone wires. Chewing into an electrical wire can be fatal for your dog as well as start a fire in the home.

If the dog stays n his crate while your away, you prevent him from harming himself and maybe burning down the house.

An uncrated puppy can find all kinds of mischief to get into in an uncharted house.

If your new puppy chews on the leg of your dining room table while you’re gone, you will probably get angry with him when you return. Your dog will than make the association that your returning home means he will get punished. (He will not recall carving up your furniture and will not associate your anger with that)

The crate will also provide privacy and a barrier between your puppy and other distractions. For example, you can feed your puppy in his crate if you have small children, thus allowing him to eat in peace and unbothered.

A crate will provide a place of safety and comfort to your puppy and is a valuable part of his training.

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One of the most important components to your pups house training is control. Regardless of your life style there will always be times when you’ll need a place where your dog can stay and be happy and content by himself. Crate training is the best option for dog owners whom want well trained dogs.

There are six important steps to accomplishing your crate training goals.

1) Tell the puppy “its crate time” and place him in the crate with a small treat. Leave him in the crate for five minutes while you’re still in the same room, than let him out and praise him lavishly.

2) Repeat step #1 several times daily. Never release the pup early because he’s fussy, make him wait until he’s calm and excepts his situation.

3) On the second day start leaving the puppy in the crate for 10 minute intervals, same as day number one.

4) Everyday increase the time by 5 minutes until the puppy will stay in the crate for 30 minutes.

5) Go back to 5 minute time periods but leave the puppy in the crate while you are out of the room. It’s important not to skip any steps or alter the time periods, to properly crate train your puppy you will need to invest the right amount of time, which will pay off in the end.

6) Once again build up the crate time in 5 minute increments with you out of the room. When the puppy will stay willingly in his crate (he will probably start to use it as nap time) for 30 minutes with you gone he will then be ready to stay for several hours by himself.

It is very important to build up the new puppy’s crate time slowly over the course of a few days so as not to frighten the dog or make him feel like he’s being punished.

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When a puppy comes into your life you are given not only a lifelong comfort, but also a lifelong responsibility. Dogs are pack animals descended from wolves and like wolves they need to have a definite pack hierarchy so that they can feel safe and secure in their role in society. This means that they want desperately to be trained in how to behave: manners are very important to a dog.

Pawsitive Solutions offers San Antonio puppy training that will give your newest family member the confidence he or she needs to be a happy and well adjusted dog. Marlene Ring, a certified professional pet dog trainer, teaches San Antonio dog obedience classes that are unique in their approach. Ms. Ring fully understands the special personality of your puppy and works with the animals entrusted to her care individually for specific skills as well as working toward socialization skills in groups of dogs.

A dog needs to be mannerly not only when he is alone with his family but also when he is in the presence of other dogs. He needs to know what he may and may not do. Dogs want to please their human family, but they are not born knowing what to do. Obedience is important, but equally important is socialization with other dogs or animals. In a service called board and train, Ms. Ring takes your animal into her home for a period of time and teaches it to be a “good dog” around people as well as around other dogs. It is like a camp experience for dogs.

In her San Antonio dog training classes, Marlene Ring also works with the people in a dog’s life so that the dog understands who is the “leader of the pack” and who is in charge at home. A trained dog is a dog who knows where he stands and what to do: a happy dog. Using a technique of positive reinforcement the classes teach both the human and the canine how to respond to situations that life throws at them and what to expect from each other day to day. The partnership of animal and person is forged in understanding and love.

San Antonio dog training should not be hit or miss, it needs to be targeted at your dog’s specific personality and need. Pawsitive Solutions can give your friend the confidence and self assurance she craves to have a wonderful life experience with you.

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