Kennel training is a worthwhile for your new puppy. By taking advantage of a dog's "den instinct," you create a space the puppy regards as his own. Puppies learn from their mothers not to soil their sleeping area or den. Your pet learns eventually, to go to the kennel on his own. In addition to reducing the effort on your housebreaking, the kennel is a playpen for the puppy--a safe place for your pet when you are not available. Read on to learn kennel train a puppy.
Instructions
1. Purchase a kennel for the dog's full adult height. Choose a crate with a movable wall. This partition can be positioned to decrease the floor space by up to half. Talk to the breeder or a knowledgeable salesperson at the pet store.
2. Start kennel training immediately. Introduce the puppy to the kennel several times for a minute or two on the first day he's in your home.
3. Create a cozy space by adding a small blanket or towel to the kennel. Include a small, puppy-safe toy. The first few nights away from his litter mates are traumatic for a puppy.
4. Associate a command with the kennel. Every time you put the dog in the kennel say "den," "kennel" or "crate." Early in training, entice the puppy with a small treat. Eventually the dog will go to the kennel upon command.
5. Limit time in the kennel to two or three hours at the most. A small puppy needs to be taken outside frequently and cannot be expected go unattended for more than a few hours.
6. Be consistent. Set rules and stick to them without variation. Like a child, a puppy will quickly learn your tolerance level and what buttons to push.
7. Expect an accident or two. When the puppy has an accident in the kennel, gently remove him and rinse him off in a sink or tub. Then use a very mild shampoo where necessary, rinse and wrap the puppy in a towel until he's dry.
8. Once you are confident that your pet is housebroken and trustworthy, let him sleep in your room at night. He may opt to spend the night in his kennel with the door open.
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