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Benefits Of Crate Training A Dog

February 15, 2021 by Mary Telesz

dog in crate once owner learned benefits of crate training a dogIt’s common for many dog owners (especially first-time guardians) to be reluctant to crate-train their pets. Some people view this as a cruel practice that may potentially cause anxiety in dogs. However, most trainers and veterinarians recommend crate training your dog beginning at an early age, as this process carries many advantages for both yourself and your dog.

Benefits Of Crate Training A Dog For Yourself

There are three primary reasons crate-training your dog can benefit you. Here is a close look at these reasons.

It Can Make Your Life Easier

In a broad sense, crate-training your dog can make your life significantly easier because, although your pet may initially be hesitant to enter a crate, he/she will ultimately experience lower stress levels in many situations, including emergencies. If your dog often becomes anxious in scenarios involving loud noises such as construction and thunderstorms, his crate may serve as a source of comfort.

It Can Help With House Training

puppy that chewed crate when owner knew Benefits Of Crate Training A DogCrate-training your dog can also help with overall house training, which includes ensuring a dog gets enough exercise and doesn’t bark, growl, or whine excessively. This is because the confined space of a crate encourages control and helps establish a schedule for daily necessities such as urination and defecation. Anyone who has owned a dog for years knows that the house-training process is typically long and arduous and that all dogs should learn to spend time in different types of spaces (small vs. large, indoor vs. outdoor, etc.).

It Keeps Your Dog From Getting Into Trouble While You’re Away

It’s always important to have peace of mind knowing that your dog will stay out of trouble when you’re away from home, especially if you travel frequently. Nobody ever wants to return from a trip and find out that their dog ran away or destroyed your home. A crate will serve as a safe and limited space for your dog to lie in while you’re gone. According to The Humane Society, you may begin crating your dog for short periods of time when you’re away after he becomes able to spend approximately 30 minutes in the crate without becoming distressed.

Benefits Of Crate Training A Dog For The Dog

Crate-training also carries multiple advantages for dogs. Here are the two main ways your dog can benefit from this type of training.

It Can Benefit Dogs Of All Ages And Types

Generally speaking, dogs of all ages and types can benefit from crate training. For a puppy, a crate serves as a highly effective way of keeping him secluded and even teaches him to strengthen his bladder.

For older dogs, crate training can help alleviate health concerns by offering a site to rest their bodies. A crate is also a relatively easy way to carry your dog when taking him to the vet.

It Gives Them Their Own Safe Space

happy dog because of the Benefits Of Crate Training A DogDogs need to feel safe in their own home, and a crate is the perfect space to help them achieve this goal. If your dog is feeling afraid or tired, he can retreat to his crate for security. A crate can also help your dog learn to control his bowels and only relieve himself outside. Additionally, an important tip to remember regarding crate training is to provide your dog with meals, treats, or toys in his crate, as this will make him associate crate time with rewards.

There are also certain things you are advised not to do when crate training your dog, such as becoming verbally aggressive, as this can increase your pet’s anxiety. You should also not sedate your dog before putting him in a crate if you are traveling, as this can potentially lead to respiratory or heart issues, according to the American Veterinary Medical Association.

Talk With Paw Pals Pet Sitting For More Info About The Benefits Of Crate Training A Dog

Speak to the professionals at Paw Pals Pet Sitting for more information on the benefits of crate-training your dog. We proudly serve pet owners throughout northern Virginia by providing personalized, full-service pet sitting and dog walking services. We were founded by Mary Telesz, a local family woman and Australian Shepherd owner.

Paw Pals’ sitters are licensed, bonded, and fully insured, as well as Pet Tech-certified in Pet CPR and First Aid. We offer both regular (non-overnight) vacation visits and in-home overnight dog and house-sitting services, as well as bed-and-biscuit service. Our visits include the provision of treats, fresh food, and water (and medications, if required). Overnight stays are for 12 hours, with arrival times between 7 and 10 pm. These include 30-minute walks in the morning and evening.

Call Paw Pals today at (703) 345-1695 or contact us online to learn more about our dog-walking and pet-sitting services.

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Andrea Hall
Andrea Hall
22:45 03 Oct 20
I wasn't sure about hiring a new doggie walker service... after all they are our kiddos... my babies were in great hands and I felt relaxed having them in their care. Thank you for everything!
Phillip Evans
Phillip Evans
14:38 11 Jul 20
When we adopted our new dog in January, Paw Pals agreed to walk her and give her some outside time so she wasn't in the crate all day. She loved her dog walker and you could see her excitement every time the walker showed up. We moved out of the area but would recommend Paw Pals to anyone needing someone to care for their pets.
Katie Russell
Katie Russell
15:01 17 May 20
Paw Pals is fantastic! I have had a great experience with Mary! Compassionate, professional, responsive, and prompt! Thank you!
Kristin Conrad
Kristin Conrad
16:00 16 Nov 19
We are so grateful we found Mary and her team at Paw Pals. They are exceptionally responsive, amazingly organized and detail-oriented.We have such peace of mind when we travel knowing our home and pets are so well cared for. Paw Pals is the best pet sitting service we’ve used, and we’re so happy we found them.
Dr Tammy Cashion
Dr Tammy Cashion
21:11 12 Mar 19
We have used Paw pals pet sitting on multiple occasions for our bunnies while we are away. Many pet sitters are not interested in small pets however; Mary and her team, are amazing and we trust her implicitly! We are very happy with the outstanding service we have received from her team including texts and photos of our pets when we are out of town. They always go the extra mile and we highly recommend them!
Cindy Welgoss
Cindy Welgoss
13:12 27 Nov 20
We have been using Paw Pals for several years, and through a variety of pets that we have loved. Mary and her team have always been *exceptional* in every way. They are professional, courteous, and truly love our fur family! Mary herself is an organized and stellar administrator of her pet care business, keeping detailed records of our pet’s needs, scheduled pet visits, payments, and balance due easy to keep track of as the pet owner. The pet caretaking team is reliable and trustworthy. When our dogs see any of their Paw Pal friends, they get SO excited to see them! Follow up comments are left via text to keep the pet owner informed of the visit and how the pets are faring. Paw Pals has allowed our family the peace of mind to leave our pets at home, for work, weekend getaways and longer times away when necessary, where they are the most comfortable and familiar. We are grateful to Mary and her team for giving us the ability to enjoy pet ownership without feeling tied down. The responsibility of having pets comes with the need to keep them safe and comfortable at all times, and Mary and her team affords us this when our family has to be away.
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