It is very important to help your puppy learn from a young age that the crate is not a punishment, it is a safe space for them to chill. This is critical for your own pet or for foster puppies in particular.
Food and verbal encouragement are great ways to do this! For the first introduction, drop a couple pieces of kibble into the crate and allow the puppy to find the food.
START HERE. I believe in relationship based training. I learned it when training guide dogs.It is very important to understand this as it is how you approach everything.
What You’ll Need Kibble Hungry pup that doesn’t need to relieve and isn’t tired Quiet area at home without distractions luring Before “Sit” and “Down”:…
Once our puppies have a lot of experience hearing the verbal cues “ Sit ” and “ Down ” right before being lured and prompted into position, we are ready…
GOOD NEXT STEP: Socialization to Build Confidence The Bucket Game (Level 1 – Food Comes to You)
100 Regular-size standard-absorbency puppy pee pads; ideal for puppy training, senior dogs, car trips, and more, 5-LAYER PROTECTION: Multi-layer construction with quick-dry surface and absorbent core
No stuffing so you don't have messes to deal with. Each KONG Plush toys come with a replaceable squeaker for added value. Easy-to-replace squeakers.
Made from 100% yak and cow’s milk along with salt and lime juice to create a tasty treat that takes hours of chewing to scrape each bite off.
This fun toy comes in the shape and form of a colorful werewolf, and keeps dogs entertained and engaged with the playful squeaking and crinkling sounds it makes when played with. Only at PetSmart.
Each panel measures 24"W x 36"H, Exercise Pen / Pet Playpen folds flat for convenient storage, Exercise Pen provides 16 square feet enclosed area (1.5 meters) for your dog & other pets, Includes 4 ground anchors.