15/06/2025
CRATE TRAINING! 🐶✨
Albert is moving house so last week we worked on some crate training to help with the transition!
If this is something you're working on with your dog, remember:
🐶 CHOICE is everything. Don't force your dog inside or shut the door before they're ready. Let them freely come and go as they get accustomed to it.
🐶 LITTLE STEPS. Reward your dog first for just looking at the crate, sniffing it, being in it's general vicinity. Build up a positive association with no pressure!
🐶 Be PATIENT. When I started closing the door with Albert inside, it was only for 10-15 seconds maximum and for anxious dogs I would've only done 1-3 seconds. That may seem miniscule but it's better to start there and build up then risk and then try to undo a sudden fear response.
🐶 Just let the crate EXIST in the same room and don't worry about formal training all the time. This is especially great for nervous dogs who can check out the new object in their own time.
I'm keen to see how Albert progresses with this and for him to feel as safe and happy as possible in his crate!
