Jack Russell Crate Training
There are a ton of reasons for crate training. Dogs like having their own space that they can go in and feel safe. It’s best to train your Jack Russell puppy for the crate during their first 10-16 weeks after birth.
Why Dogs Love the Crate
Dogs in the wild live in dens, which means that the ancestors of your new Jack Russell puppy probably did to. A dog’s den is usually a small, dark space where they can sleep safely, protected from the dangers of the wild.
For this reason, your puppy Jack Russell actually comes to you predisposed to liking the type of enclosed environment that a crate provides.
Setting the Crate Up
When you begin crate training Jack Russell puppies, you should first allow them to become familiar with the crate. Let them walk in and out, leave the door open and maybe even feed them inside the crate. That way, they will begin to form positive associations with the crate and see it as a safe and comfortable place.
The crate usually works best near wherever you sleep…so inside of your bedroom is perfect.
Closing the Door
Once your puppy is comfortable going in and out of the crate, you could begin to confine him or her in there for short periods of time. This doesn’t mean that you should just toss him or her in there, shut the door and walk away, however.
This will only cause your puppy to form negative associations with being in the crate because he will associate confinement there with your absence.
Rather, the best method for crate training Jack Russell puppies is to stay where they can see you when you first confine them to their crate. They will likely protest and carry on for a bit, but being able to see you will keep them from getting too upset or reacting too extremely.
You do have to be sure not to let your Jack Russell puppy out of the crate while he is still making noise and carrying on. This will quickly sabotage your entire crate training regimen because it will lead your dog to believe he can get what he wants just by whining and barking.
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