Puppy basics
Crate training, the gentle way
A crate can become your puppy's favorite den — if you introduce it slowly and kindly.
By Denise Lilly3 min read
Pick the right size
Choose a crate just big enough for your puppy to stand up and turn around in.
Make it inviting
- Toss treats inside
- Feed meals in the crate
- Start with short sessions and build up slowly
At night
Keep the crate in your bedroom at first, so your puppy can hear and smell you close by.
Questions about your own pet? Send Denise a note.
