Crate Training Your Puppy DOESN'T Have To Be Stressful!

Crate training a puppy can be challenging. In this video we will give you 5 ways to help your dog love being inside their crate. A crate is a great place for your dog to be safe and comfortable when you can't be supervising them. It's a great way to make sure your puppy or dog is getting good information. And it's also a good way to make sure they aren't getting themselves into a dangerous situation. It also gives them somewhere to go in a busy household that they can relax. With kids, other dogs or other busy environments, sometimes your dog just needs a place to relax. A crate is a great place to do that. Teaching your dog to love being in their crate is also a really helpful way to potty train your puppy. It can help you stop them from peeing in the house, simply by allowing you to monitor what your puppy is doing all of the time. It's really important that the time your puppy spends outside of their crate is quality time, spent with you!

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[liz-pfiv]

This method saved my life. I got a chocolate lab puppy 5 days ago. Every time I put her in the crate, she whined and barked non stop. Today, i took a chance when she was tired, and played this small game with her in the crate. She started to sit down IN THE CRATE and wait for a treat. I just put her to bed and she hasn’t made a sound. Thankyou so much!
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[michaelquillen]

We got lucky with our current pup. We bought the crate, set it in the room, and a few minutes later, the little guy just walked right in and went to sleep without any prompting. In the first two weeks, we never closed the door and the puppy was allowed to choose the crate or other area in the room to sleep (it was about 50/50). We always gave him a treat and praised him when he went into the crate on his own. Now, he uses the crate to sleep at night, we don't even close the door. We also use it for puppy time-outs when he gets too rowdy and uncontrollable (with the door closed, of course). We never put him in there in an angry manner but in a very positive and praising way (along with a treat). He knows it is a place to chill and relax, so he does so...and is let out after about 10 minutes (or when he wakes up) and is in a very well-behaved and good mood.

[aisha]

Just got my puppy 4 days ago and you have no idea how helpful your videos have been for me. I’m truly grateful for all of the puppy training content you guys put out as this has helped IMMENSELY!

[colevandyk]

Had a super rough first night with my puppy last night no one got any sleep including puppy. Definitely gonna try some of these crate games to help him out more.

[Molitha]

Our AussieDoodle was trained to love her crate in about 10 mins. She is now sleeping in her crate only after 15 mins of crying. Thank you McCann Dog for making our first night amazing with our new puppy.

[KM-pxcs]

This is the best video on crate training I've seen! :D

[HBkaleecee]

Hubby and I have had dogs for more than 40 years and never had a crate. We were told by several people this time that we need a crate, so we got one. We had it in the living room and puppy had no hesitation to play in the crate right away. We moved it upstairs to our bedroom and she loves it in there, but we have not shut the door on it yet. The only reason we want to crate train is for if we need to be gone from the home and she can feel safe. Thanks for the great video!

[cherylmayers]

i have a 20.5 year old terrier - Baxter. As a puppy he was crate trained and it was effortless. We retired 2 years after rescuing him and he no longer needed the crate. We would only use it at night when we visited friends. He was able to stay in the house for 13 hours with no issues at all! He started going deaf and blind several years and has so many health issues, we didn't expect him to live this long and didn't prepare very well. He has been having "mistakes" so we have been letting him out more often. However, we aren't confident he can make it thru more than 3 hours if we're away. He sleeps in the back of our bedroom closet with old clothes on the floor. Last week I stopped making that available to him during the day; with him upstairs, I can be more alert to his needs and start to crate train him. He does sleep most of the day, so we are alert to when he stirs so we can get him outside and then get in some crate training. Now that he makes so many "mistakes" we don't feel we can take him to visit family. we would like to be able to be gone 6 hours. The crate we use to use is too small for him to turn around in because of his arthritis and we bought a crate more suitable to his size. I've found some touch cues on-line to try to retrain "come" and "down". A touch cue for "stay" or "wait" would be helpful. I 've watched (and taken notes) on your videos for crate training. My concern right now is his barking in the crate when the treats or 1:1 time in it is over. He can't hear voice cues or sharp hand claps. if you have any suggestions I'd appreciate it. I can't wait to initiate more of your tips.

[katherinedavis]

I just got a puppy and I stumbled across your videos looking for help. This is the BEST crate training video I’ve seen. You give such clear and concise instructions for me to take to lead and guide my fur baby. I can’t wait to come back and give you an update. I feel better about this now lol. Thank you!
Sincerely, New Fur Mom

[AChickandaDuck]

So helpful! I was on the fence about crate training but with my last rescue dog it was a godsend. As she got older she would be more and more bothered by noise and commotion and she loved having her crate as a safe space where no one would bug her. She just passed away at 15 years old.

[McCannDogs]

A crate should be a safe, relaxing place for your dog to be able to rest. It's also a great way to make sure your dog is safe when they can't be supervised! Does your dog love their crate as much a Bee-Line the border collie puppy?

[thewildzoo]

Great training session. I've crate trained for 30 years and still learned something!

[adibee]

THANKS SO MUCH for these Puppy Training Tips! The removal of absorbent material, explanation of your crate training methods, and dog psychology benefits are highly valuable information pieces!

[fayfay]

I have a big- medium sized dog(her name is Coco) and she doesn't have a problem with having accidents in her crate(she hasn't had an accident in the house because we always take her outside when we know she needs to go) and we've only had her for a week, she does have a crate twice her size which is way too big for her and I need to get her a smaller one because she is full grown already. She does have a problem with barking in her crate at night, but I've been training her to not do that and shes doing really well(I'm using one of your other videos for crate training). Thank you so much guys!!💕

[brittanygeren]

These videos are going to help my foster puppy get adopted and hone my skills as a trainer. Thank you

[Pixcess]

I just found your videos and I'm learning so much. I appreciate that they are concise. I learn so much a short amount of time. I often don't have time for 20 & 30 minute videos, but I can watch these and put the info to use immediately. Thank you.

[russqueen]

You guys have been so very helpful! We just got our mini-bernedoodle at 7 weeks old this past Saturday. All the tips on crate training, helping them play without biting us to death (still working on that!) and potty training has been great. Got a Subscriber for life!

[lindamorrison]

My puppy loves the sound of your voice. He was bouncing about trying to find you lol

[obitheratterrier]

Thanks McCann!! I’m Obi the Rat Terrier and have been at my home for 2 full nights and haven’t had an accident yet thanks to you!

[V-uc]

Thank you, your videos are wonderful!(and by the way, your little pup is trained so well and seems quite happy in her crate. Thanks again!