08/10/2023
Should you crate train your Doberman? ABSOLUTELY!! If introduced properly and in a positive manner, the crate becomes a safe haven and a secure ‘den’ for any breed of dog. This way the dog has a place to go when things get too hectic and he needs a break, and when he has to travel, his ‘home’ can come with him and he is not unsettled by the situation.
It is unfair to leave a young, unsupervised Doberman alone in the house and expect him to be good. When he is safely in his crate, you know that you can come home and enjoy your dog (and he can enjoy you) without the trauma of a big, unexpected mess. Last, but certainly not least, if your dog is ever ill and is required to stay in a crate, either at home or at the vet, it will help his recovery if he is comfortable resting in his ‘den’ rather than feeling like he is trapped in a cage he is not used to.
Dax here has no problem getting comfortable in his crate!
(From the Doberman Pinscher Club of America website ... find more tips on crate training at https://dpca.org/breeded/crate-training/).
