Crate Training
Crate training has a number of benefits, first and foremost providing your new pup with a safe place to call his own. Safe from chewing on cords, furniture, shoes or anything else he can get his teeth in!
Crate training will assist in your house training venture. Your pup is less likely to soil his sleeping space, or den, then other areas of the house. You should not leave your pup crated for longer than he can reasonably hold his bladder. You should not leave your pup with toys in his crate unattended, especially your Golden as they are prone to eating “stuff” they shouldn’t. The crate size should match the size of your dog. This does not mean you have to by 5 different crates as the pup grows, instead you can use a divider to reduce the size of the crate, adding more space as your puppy grows.
The crate should be treated as a safe space to rest and relax. It is not a space to punish your dog or feed your dog. You should not need to force your dog into the crate. Use positive reinforcement to show your new pup their safe space. Reward them for going in and assign a command word like “crate” or “bed” to indicate you want your pup to go there. Reward this behavior with a treat as well as praise.
When you pick up your puppy from the breeder, bring a soft toy with you that you can let the ltitter play with, or rub around on all of the pups, absorbing the scent of the litter. This item then becomes a comfort toy for the pup on his first nights and days away from his littermates. It can help make the adjustment to his new life a little less scary.
Crate Training Resources
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Puppy Care
House Training
Crate Training
Behavior Correction
Commands
Feeding
Toys & Playthings
House Training
House training your new puppy is persistent hard work and a lot of positive reinforcement. Scolding your puppy for making a smelly mistake is not going to help house train him. You must be vigilant. You should plan on taking your puppy out every time he wakes up from a nap, eats, drinks, is let out of the crate, or plays.
To begin with if your puppy is awake you should make an effort to take him out every 30 minutes. Crate training your new pup will also play a key role in house training (see crate training for more information.) Before you begin choose the place in your yard or area that you would like to turn into the doggy bathroom and always return to this spot with your pup. You should also choose a command that you can use to encourage, tell your dog that it is time to do his business. When your puppy is outside and begins relieving himself be sure to give the command, then praise the puppy for a job well done with kind words, petting and/or a food reward.
As time goes on you will be able to use your command to encourage your pet to use the facilities, this way you will be able to avoid standing in a monsoon for 20 minutes while “Fido” finds the perfect spot to make his contribution. Remember that house training is a long process and will not be finished for months.
Accidents will happen and when they do remember it is your fault, not the pup's. Don’t take it out on the pup. Instead get yourself some enzymatic cleaner from the pet store, this product will not only help remove any stains it will eliminate any odor discouraging your pet from a repeat performance.
House Training Resources