Crate Training Done Right: How to Build Calm, Confident Dogs

Crate Training Done Right: How to Build Calm, Confident Dogs

This episode of Dog Works Radio delves into the importance of crate training for dogs, emphasizing that crates can be a source of comfort and security when introduced correctly. The hosts discuss the common misconceptions surrounding crates, the role of crates in house training, and the emotional benefits of crate training for dogs. They provide practical tips for creating positive associations with the crate and highlight the significance of consistency in training. The episode concludes with a reminder that crate training is about building confidence, not confinement.
 

Takeaways

  • The crate is a tool for calm and confidence.
  • Proper crate introduction is crucial for positive associations.
  • Dogs need clarity to feel comfortable in a crate.
  • Routine and predictability reduce stress for dogs.
  • Crate training supports house training by preventing accidents.
  • A well-trained crate dog can handle changes better.
  • Crate training teaches dogs to be independent.
  • Slow and thoughtful crate training leads to better results.
  • The crate should be part of a structured routine.
  • The ultimate goal of crate training is to build confidence.

Titles

  • Unlocking the Secrets of Crate Training
  • Crate Training: A Path to Calm and Confidence

Sound Bites

  • “The crate isn’t a cage, it’s structure.”
  • “Association is everything.”
  • “The crate teaches independence.”

Chapters

00:00 Understanding Crate Training
02:35 The Importance of Clear Associations
05:39 Crate Training and House Training
08:36Emotional Benefits of Crate Training

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Dr. Robert Forto

is Alaska Dog Works’ training director.

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Michele Forto

is the lead trainer for Alaska Dog Works.

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