Help with crate training

UnknownUser

So i get how i'm supposed to put a dog in a crate and stuff and let him stay in there for a while. Then let him out after a few hours or so. Do i bring him back in the crate after? How long should they stay in the crate per day? What if they keep crying when they're in the crate? And will they know that outside is the best place to go potty? I mean they will already know that going potty inside is bad?

fawkese1

hi, and welcome to the forum...

this should help you with crate training:
When your dog just WONT have the crate (APARTMENT LIVING)
read thru this thread, great info on crate training...

and this
House Training How Tos:

should help you with housetraining... they are two seperate things that you will have to work on... but crate training is great help for house training, so that you can crate the dog if you aren't able to supervise...

UnknownUser

i dont get the thread you pointed me to. Is it for teaching dogs to become accustomed to the crate? cause if it is im kinda talking about how i can potty train my dog using crates

Criosphynx

The dog goes in the crate when you can't supervise if you are potty training. If you know she has to go, but doesn't, yes she should go right back in the crate.

i couldn't tell what you where asking either, iam sure thats why she provided you with that link as you mention your pup is crying in it. It would be a good idea to get her super comfortable with it anyway.

fawkese1

i provided you with 2 links, one on crate training and one on housebreaking... between the two i hope that it answers your question

UnknownUser

ohh.. i was referring to this way of potty training



that's why i got confused.

Criosphynx

Please do not post redirects. That site said nothing different than our Sticky does. So there is no confusion.