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10 steps to crate train your<br />
dog<br />
by Kat Johnson RVN Dip Inst<br />
A nonprofit<br />
dog<br />
rescue with a<br />
difference.<br />
Our dream is that one day we won’t be<br />
needed but until then, we will fight for<br />
every life, no matter where they are born.<br />
For more information on<br />
fostering, adopting or volunteering:<br />
www.pawprints2freedom.co.uk<br />
enquiries@pawprints2freedom.co.uk<br />
0333 050 8224<br />
1. The crate needs to be big enough for your dog to lie down,<br />
stand up and turn around in, with access to food and water.<br />
2. Let your dog have a look around the crate at this stage.<br />
Do not approach or attempt to close the crate door even if<br />
your dog seems happy inside the crate.<br />
3. Start to give every meal in the crate but do not close the<br />
crate door at this stage.<br />
4. If during the day your dog goes into the crate always<br />
reward them with a treat.<br />
5. Place food in interactive feeders such as a Kong into the<br />
crate to encourage your dog to stay in the crate between<br />
mealtimes.<br />
6. Once your dog is settling in the crate start to close the<br />
door. As soon as they finish eating open the crate door<br />
again.<br />
7. Gradually leave the crate door closed for longer after<br />
your dog has eaten meals/treats or a stuffed Kong. Start by<br />
leaving for one minute and slowly increase the time.<br />
8. When your dog is happy in the crate for 5 minutes with<br />
the door closed, start to walk away from the crate into<br />
another room and then come back and open the crate door.<br />
9. Slowly increase the time you are away from your dog by a<br />
minute at a time. Once your dog is happy waiting for you to<br />
return after a few minutes we can move onto the last stage<br />
in create training.<br />
10. Before you leave your dog in the crate overnight or to go<br />
to work, you need to get them used to triggers. These are<br />
things like closing doors, turning lights off, putting coats on<br />
and picking up keys. Practice doing these things whilst your<br />
dog is in the crate for a few days before doing it for real.<br />
Approx 2000 healthy animals are<br />
put to sleep every week in the UK<br />
Low cost spaying &<br />
neutering schemes for pets<br />
available in the<br />
Nottingham area<br />
lyndamarshall1@btinternet.com<br />
Tel: 07494 580647<br />
Prevent Unwanted Pets<br />
reg. charity 702569<br />
Would you like some support with<br />
training your furry friend? Then Rachel is<br />
here to help!<br />
With classes covering a wide variety of skills and<br />
doggy socialisation – there is something for every<br />
pooch! To see what classes we have available visit:<br />
www.jerrygreendogs.org.uk/Pages/Events/<br />
To book your place or to find out more, give Rachel a<br />
call on 07464 490201 or email<br />
rachel.bagley@jerrygreendogs.org.uk<br />
And don’t forget – all of the money raised from our<br />
training classes help find homes for our rescue dogs!<br />
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