Many people have heard of cage training, but they still don't know what cage training is. They think it's a kind of training to train dogs to sleep in a cage to avoid problems. This is a big mistake. Next, I will take you into the dog's cage training (it is recommended that you start small).
In-Cage Training Step 1: Preparing the Cage
The air transport cage is The best choice for cage training. After selecting the cage, cover the surrounding area with a cloth to make the cage feel dark and safe. At the beginning, don't close the cage, to avoid the dog's disgust with the cage, thinking that the cage is a place to punish him.
The key point of in-cage training is not to make the dog afraid of the cage, so when the dog owner does in-cage training for the dog at the beginning, he should make the dog feel that the cage can be given to him. A safe, warm haven for him, not a place to punish him, and then let the dog slowly get used to cage training.
Cage training step 2: tempt the dog
Dog parents can put their dog's favorite treats or weekday toys in the cage , induce the dog to enter the cage by itself. Of course, you can also hold the dog into the cage by yourself, so that it feels more secure and likes to enter the cage. It should be noted that do not force the dog into the cage. If the dog still hates the cage, then the dog parents can use snacks to guide the dog into the cage when they are at home. When the dog enters the crate, give two treats. After the dog is out of the cage, you can give a treat, and then keep repeating the movement in and out. Dogs have the concept of quantity, and they will soon learn that it is better to have two snacks in the cage and one snack in the cage.
This step can also use a little trick, that is, feeding in the cage in the morning and evening, induce the dog into the cage with food, do not force the dog into it, let it go willingly go in. Quietly close the cage when the dog is eating, and open the cage as soon as you finish eating.
The third step of cage training: soothe the dog
When the dog enters the cage, don't forget to soothe and encourage the dog , so that the dog will be more willing to enter the cage obediently. After training in the cage, even if the cage is not closed, the dog will be very accustomed to staying in the cage.
After closing the cage door at the initial stage, you can let the dog out to drink water for 30 minutes, and then continue the cage training. Gradually, you can extend the interval between letting your dog out to drink water.
It is recommended that dogs undergo cage training at four-hour intervals. Release your dog every four hours to use the toilet and drink. When the dog is used to the cage, even if the door is not closed, it will habitually return to the cage to rest.
Follow the above steps, no matter how naughty your dog is, I believe it will love the cage too!