When you properly train your puppy how to use a crate, he will come to regard the crate as his private space. The crate should be a place he enjoys and where he feels safe when inside it. If you do use a crate, never use it as punishment or leave your dog in it day and night. Otherwise, your dog could become depressed and anxious.
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Housebreaking
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The main reason people use a crate is to housetrain. Dogs usually do not soil where they sleep.
Bedding
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The crate can become your dog's bed at night. This way, you each have your own place to sleep, and the dog won't try to get in your bedroom or bed.
Limited Access
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When teaching your puppy not to chew on furniture, toys or shoes, the crate limits his access to those things.
Transporting
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While traveling, a crate is a safe way for your dog to ride in the car.
Place of Relaxation
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Some dogs that feel anxious because of thunderstorms, for example, like to retreat to their safe place, their crate, until they calm down. When used properly, the crate can become a sanctuary for your dog.
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