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6. Introduce
Your Min Pin to the Crate
For crate training to be successful, your dog
must be properly introduced to the crate. Crate training should begin as soon
as you bring your new Miniature Pinscher home. Equip the crate with water and a
blanket or towel. Start off slowly and increase his time spent in the crate gradually.
Place the crate out of the way, but not away from the action; your dog is part of
the family and needs to feel he is not being banished when confined in the
crate. Introducing your dog to the crate should be
positive and fun. Never place your dog in the crate after disciplining him.
Your dog needs to feel that the crate is a happy, secure place. Select a
command such as "Into your house". Encourage your dog to enter by
tossing a treat into the crate. Leave the door open at first. Once your dog enters
readily, close the door for a few minutes, and praise him with a cheerful,
positive voice. Leave your dog with a special chew toy, just for the times he
is in the crate. Scheduling is very important. Ideally, young
puppies would not be crated for more than three hours at a time - they cannot
be expected to hold their bladders for more than a couple of hours. Adult dogs
should not be crated for more than eight hours. If you must leave your puppy or
dog for longer than the ideal length of time, be sure the crate is arranged to
provide a bedding area and a papered area to accommodate "accidents".
If your dog needs to use the papers in the crate, under no circumstances should
you scold or punish him. Any complaining your Min Pin may do at the
beginning is not usually caused by the crate, but by the new controls set by
this unfamiliar environment. Do not let your dog out when he whines or
complains. By doing so, you will only reward his bad behavior. When he settles
down for five minutes, release him from the crate. Once you feel your Min Pin can be left on his
own, you may practice leaving him alone for short periods of time. Allow your
dog access to only certain areas of your home. As with children, place
breakables and dangerous items well out of reach! Your Miniature Pinscher's crate is a
tool that should allow you to have a smoother, happier relationship with your
dog. It is not intended as a place to leave your dog and ignore him. While crate training is a very effective method
of training your Miniature Pinscher, it may not be the answer to every behavioral
problem your dog might exhibit. If your dog seems to be taking a long time to
come around, do not give up! Your dog can be trained to be a fastidious member
of your household regardless of age. Just be sure to give your dog every chance
to do the right thing, at the right time, in the right place, and let your dog
know you love him for him!
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