Please - Consider the Following

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What type of crate should I get?

How do you decide the correct size of crate?

How do you decide the best location of the crate?

Should I use a bed in the crate?

When should I crate my pup?

How long should I crate my pup?

If I don’t want to buy a crate, is using an ex-pen or small room just as good?

What things should I NOT do when using a crate?

If my pup is not good at relaxing on their own, can I train that?

Now let’s work on training your pup to love their crate!

Now let’s work on some training using shaping –

Shaping Part 1

Shaping Part 2

Shaping Part 3

Shaping Part 4

Troubleshooting

Adding in relaxation

Fading out our treat toss

Adding in distractions

Shutting the crate door

Finishing touches

What if I am not finished training, but need to use the crate anyways?

What do I do if my pup whines or barks while I am leaving?

What do I do if my puppy already feels negatively about their crate?

Could something else be going on?

Is long term crating right for everyone dog or pup?

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