Tips for letting your dog sleep in a cage

1. The cage must be larger than the dog. At least there must be space for the dog to turn around in the cage. You must also consider the size of the dog when it grows up. Which twin size or queen size bed is more comfortable for you?
2. Make full use of the divider that comes with the cage to separate the cages (such as covers). I used it at the beginning, but the cage was too big and too spacey for the dog to feel safe.
3. Don’t just put a tray in the cage, at least put a small mat so that the dog will feel more comfortable when lying on it. Between a wooden bed and Simmons, I choose Simmons... It would be better to add a layer of memory foam padding.
4. Don’t throw the dog into the cage or lock it in the cage as soon as it comes up. It will be resistant, so don't do anything that will make it fear the cage.
5. Do not train for more than 10-15 minutes every day, because the dog will get bored later and not want to learn. You can spread it to 10-15 minutes in the morning and evening, but not for more than 15 minutes continuously.
6. In the first month of using the cage, do not lock the cage! Don't lock the cage! Never lock the cage! Say important things three times.
7. When you first start to lock the cage, you must be outside and let it see you. It should not exceed 5 minutes at a time (there is no reason for the time, it is just experience. You can add or subtract according to the actual situation of your dog) ).
8. Never open the cage when it is snoring or barking. Take advantage of the gap when it is not snoring, even if it is only two seconds, and release it during these two seconds.
9. Even if it gets used to it and can stay in it for a long time, don’t lock the cage at ordinary times, keep it open, and throw in more toys.

Steps to put your dog into a cage to sleep

Step 1

Lay the mat flat on the ground and let your dog sit on it or, preferably, lie down on it. Once the dog lies down, you have to give the dog a snack and say "Goodboy/girl + the dog's name, go to your bed~" while giving it, and then pat the mat gently. (This step is to let the dog associate the behavior with the command. Note that you should wait for the dog to perform the behavior before giving the command. From now on, you will give the command first and wait for the dog to respond. The dog can also enjoy his own comfortable bed. )
Step 2
Let the dog get down, change the mat to another place, then point to the mat and say "Go to your bed~" If the dog sits/lyes on the mat, congratulations. You have completed a very important step, please praise! Praise! Feed the master delicious food while riding! If unsuccessful repeat step one. (NoticeDon't be harsh in your tone, be gentle and happy. This step is to let the dog form the idea that this mat is a bed. The purpose of not putting the mat directly into the cage is to give it a transition, fearing that it will be too afraid of the cage)
Step 3
Let the dog Come down and put the mat in the cage. From this step on, don’t take out the mat, because you have to slowly let the dog think that the mat + cage is the bed. And then again. If the dog goes in, praise it! Hurry up and praise! Hurry and praise as hard as you can! And give food ~ (don’t lock the cage or force it to stay inside, let the dog come in and out freely)
Step 4
Start using more advanced treats, things you don’t usually eat, such as stuffed Peanut Butter Bones. Let your dog chew in the cage. Once it takes it out to chew, let it take it away. You can lock the cage while it is eating and it will usually be fine. If the dog is afraid of snoring, leave it unlocked but don't let him take the bone out. (The purpose of this step is to let the dog know that it is beneficial when he is in the cage. The cage is a good thing. If you lock the door, start with a few seconds and slowly increase it. Don’t rush. If there are no bones, this will It is also possible to feed the dog treats through the cage.
Step 5
In addition to using food, it also requires the attention of the owner. Because some dogs are not so eager for food, you can sit outside the cage and pet the dog.
Steps 4 and 5, whether the door is locked or not, are all at a close distance. Let the dog see you so that it will feel at ease.
Step 6
Repeat Step 4, but this time move further away from the cage and see if the dog can hold on for 1 minute or more without looking at you. As the time increases, the distance shortens, as the distance increases, the time shortens, and finally, the time and distance slowly increase at the same time. Note that if the dog grunts, don't show up immediately. Wait for it to calm down before letting it out quickly.