Pit Bull Terrier Crate Training

people believe that crate training a dog is cruel andstarts to get uncomfortable in his crate, make sure
unusual punishment. Nothing could be further fromto take him out outside so he can relieve himself.
the truth however. Most dogs find that having theirOnce he does, remember to praise him excitedly.
own "space" is comforting and gives them a feelingCrate training your dog will take some time and a
of security.little bit of patience, especially if you have a stubborn
Before we talk more about crate training, I need toPit.
point out that it should never be used as a form ofWhen first beginning the crate training routine, it is
punishment. Also, a crate is not a substitute fornot uncommon for the dog to whine or bark. The
spending time with your dog and don't ever fall intobiggest mistake that many owners make is feeling
the trap of leaving your Pit in his crate for more thansorry for the dog and letting them out of the crate.
4 hours at a time. Many dog owners use cratesWhatever you do, don't do this. Your Pit Bull needs
improperly and end up with more problems than theyto know that barking is not the solution and he
initially started with.needs to take some time to get comfortable in his
First, it is important to identify the problem that younew environment.
are trying to solve by crate training your Pit Bull. Is itCrate training is a responsible practice that all dog
potty training? Chewing and destroying things whileowners should use. It provides a safe place for the
left unattended?dog to hang out and relax and it maintains order
The next thing that you need to do is prepare youraround the house at the same time. I strongly
dog's crate. Make it comfortable for him and placeencourage you to start a crate training routine with
some bedding, a few toys, and give them access toyour Pit Bull terrier today!
a small amount of water. If you notice that your dog