--- title: "5 tips for successful Crate training" id: "199663" type: "post" slug: "5-tips-for-successful-crate-training" published_at: "2019-08-29T16:54:37+00:00" modified_at: "2019-08-29T16:54:37+00:00" url: "https://www.petlandchillicothe.com/5-tips-for-successful-crate-training/" markdown_url: "https://www.petlandchillicothe.com/5-tips-for-successful-crate-training.md" excerpt: "Some dogs take to crate training right away, for others it can be a challenge. Here are our tips for successful crate training. 1) Fill The Crate With Your Pup’s Stuff Before you introduce your fur baby to their new..." taxonomy_category: - "Tips & Tricks" --- [Home](https://www.petlandchillicothe.com/) / [Blog](https://www.petlandchillicothe.com/blog/) / [Tips & Tricks](https://www.petlandchillicothe.com/category/blog/) / **5 tips for successful Crate training** [Tips & Tricks](https://www.petlandchillicothe.com/category/blog/) # 5 tips for successful Crate training August 29, 2019 · Carley Kuehner [Stay connected via Google News Follow us for the latest pet updates and guides.](https://www.google.com/preferences/source?q=petlandchillicothe.com) Some dogs take to crate training right away, for others it can be a challenge. Here are our tips for successful crate training. ### 1) Fill The Crate With Your Pup’s Stuff Before you introduce your fur baby to their new crate, fill it up with their bed, blanket and some toys. This will help your pup view the crate as a fun place. ### 2) Introduce Your Dog To The Crate With The Door Open If your pup explores the crate on his own, give lots of praise! If not, sit next to the crate and call your canine kid over. After a few moments of exploring, invite your pup inside. The goal is to get him to go inside on his own. To do this, put a treat in the middle of the crate. Once he’s inside, offer lots of praise. It’s important to make the crate a positive place. Enjoying this read? You'll love our puppies. Adorable, vet-checked pups looking for their forever homes — available now. [Meet our puppies](https://www.petlandchillicothe.com/puppies-for-sale/) ### 3) Close The Door For A Short Period Of Time When you first introduce your fur baby to the crate, don’t close the door. You don’t want him to feel trapped. Once he seems comfortable with the crate, close the door for a second or two. When you open the door, give lots of praise. Try this several times over a span of about five to ten minutes. ### 4) Leave The Room Now that your pup is familiar with the crate and isn’t afraid of a shut door, try leaving the room. Leave them in the crate for about a minute. When you come back into the room, stay calm. If your pet is whining, wait until he calms down. If you let your little one out when he cries, he will associate crying with getting what he wants. ### 5) Leave The House The first few times you leave your dog in the crate home alone, only leave for a short amount of time. Try a quick trip to the gas station or store. [Stay connected via Google News Follow us for the latest pet updates and guides.](https://www.google.com/preferences/source?q=petlandchillicothe.com) Available Now## If you loved this, you'll *love our puppies* Meet the happy, healthy pups ready to join your family today — browse the whole litter below. 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