The Benefits of Crate Training for Your Springer Spaniel

When it comes to crate training, many individuals hold the wrong impression. Since this impression leads them to consider that crates are a form of punishment for their pet. Since they consider them cruel, they do not choose to use crates. However, crates can satisfy the natural instinct of your Springer Spaniel to live in a den; therefore, crates are one of the safest areas you can provide for your pet.

You Springer Spaniel will begin going into her crate if you leave the door open when she gets sleepy or feels overwhelmed. Generally, Spaniels enjoy their crates; however, never overuse the crate by making her spend too many hours closed up inside it. You want her to get use to being inside the crate, during her crate training. However, do not let her out if she is barking. Once she gets use to being inside the crate, you can leave her inside it for several hours now and then, for example while you are not at home.

When you get your puppy and bring him home for the first time, you should have your crate ready and situated where you want it to be. You should set the crate up in a central area where your puppy can be part of the family, but never in areas that have a lot of traffic. Most people who use crates tend to leave them in the kitchen near a door, so the Spaniel can go outside whenever he needs to relieve himself.

After bringing the puppy home, put her inside the house and allow her to begin searching for the crate. Leave the crate door open and your Spaniel puppy will begin wandering in and out of the crate. You may consider placing a dog treat or toy inside the crate as an extra incentive for your puppy to enter. Once she goes inside offer her praise, while letting her know that she is doing the right thing.

Praise her for staying in the crate on her own accord. Once you Springer Spaniel puppy develop a habit of going inside the crate on her own, you may wish to place another treat or toy inside the crate for her pleasure. Eventually, you will close the door while she is inside to observe her reactions. If she begins whining, talk to her softly while putting your fingers through the door, do not take her out immediately rather wait until she settles down to let her out of the crate.

You Springer Spaniel will benefit from crate training; however, it does take time and effort on your part. Keep in mind that crates are very useful when you need to leave or when you are entertaining company as well as times when your pet may be sick such as when she has diarrhea. Remember to be patient and never use the crate to punish your pet and before you know it, you Springer Spaniel puppy will begin to enjoy being in her own den like crate.

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