The Importance of Early Crate Training: A Professional Approach
At Cedar Lilie, we recognise the significance of crate training in shaping the behavior and temperament of our puppies. To ensure a smooth transition to their new homes, we begin crate training our puppies as early as 4 weeks old. Our goal is to have them sleep peacefully through the night without crying by 7 weeks of age.
By the time they reach 7 weeks old, all our puppies have successfully completed our crate training program, which has been tailored to meet their individual needs and developmental stages. Our expert approach to crate training enables our puppies to develop essential skills, such as independence, self-soothing, and relaxation.
Our rigorous training process involves a gradual and gentle introduction to the crate, allowing our puppies to become comfortable and confident in their new environment. Through consistent reinforcement and positive reinforcement techniques, we ensure that our puppies learn to associate the crate with feelings of safety and security.
The Importance of Crate Training for Your Puppy
We believe that crate training is a crucial aspect of raising a well-behaved and well-adjusted puppy. By teaching your puppy to sleep in a crate, you can reap numerous benefits. For starters, it provides a sense of security and comfort for your puppy, allowing them to feel safe and relaxed in their own space.
Crate training can also help prevent separation anxiety, as your puppy learns to cope with being alone without becoming anxious or destructive. Moreover, it allows you to take your puppy anywhere, knowing that they will remain calm and composed in their crate. If your puppy ever needs to be hospitalised for any reason, crate training can help minimize stress and anxiety by providing a familiar and comfortable environment.
Additionally, crate training can help reduce nighttime whining and barking, making it easier for you and your family to get a good night’s sleep. It’s also a great way to keep an eye on your puppy while you’re away from home, knowing that they’re safe and secure in their crate.
Breeders usually introduce crate training to puppies at 6-8 weeks of age. However, I believe in a five-step approach to crate training, starting gradually at 4 weeks of age, so that each puppy becomes comfortable and confident with crate training. Our goal is that from the moment your puppy arrives in his new home, he will be able to sleep peacefully in his crate.
The time and effort we put into crate training your puppy will help him become an adaptable and well behaved companion.
By investing time and effort into crate training your puppy, you’ll be rewarded with a well-adjusted and well-behaved companion that will bring joy and companionship to your life for years to come.