1. Potty Training for Puppies using dog crates

Taking your dogs and puppies outside after each nap or meal is the most important part of potty training for puppies. No play or treats until he has done his business. If he hasn't done his business in 10 minutes or so take him back in the house and put him in the crate. Wait 10 or 15 minutes again and repeat the procedure. Take them out again to eliminate. They will soon get the idea that there is no play until the dogs and puppies do their business. When the dogs and puppies do their business lavish praise upon them and have a good play with them. This is a highly successful method of house training puppies.

2. Using Dog Crates as a Playpen

Until dogs and puppies are sufficiently trained for us to feel confident that they will not have an accident in the house or chew something, it is a good idea to place them in the dog crates when we leave the house. If they have any accidents in the house you can use the dog crates as a disciplinary tool showing that eliminating in the house in not acceptable. You should not leave them in the dog crates for more than the time that they can go without needing to potty. This amount of time will increase as the dogs and puppies mature and can be lengthened accordingly. Do not feed dogs and puppies immediately before placing them in the dog crates without taking them outside first. Make sure that you have taken them outside and that they have thoroughly eliminated before leaving them.

3. Using Dog Crates as a Quiet Place

Dog crates are not only good for potty training for puppies they are good as a playpen providing an excellent place to put them when we need them out from underfoot for a little while. Dogs and puppies can sometimes get overly excited. You don't need the craziness of them running through the house chasing the kids and jumping on the furniture. Giving them a time out is no different from giving a child a time out.

4. Dog Crates Are Also Great Protection for Children from Dogs and Puppies

Speaking of children, dogs and puppies need naps, too! Having dog crates will provide a quiet, protected area for them to sleep.

Once potty training for puppies is completed, unless there is a specific reason for the dogs and puppies needing to remain in the dog crates, you may simply leave the door open. Dogs and puppies will think of this as their den and will go in their on their own for a nap. Potty training for puppies is the same concept as wolves and wild dogs living in dens and will seem natural to your dogs and puppies.

Lyn Williams
Wonder which dog breed is best for you and your family?
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Lynn_Williams