How to Start Crate Training your Puppy

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How to start crate training your puppy! This is just how I start getting my dogs used to being in a crate, I also go over why i think it's sop important. Hope you guys enjoyed this one!

[@robertweisskopf]

I first learned kenneling when I trained a Springer Spaniel for hunting 35 yrs ago. Where ever we went he had his own little cave. At night I laid my coat over the crate and he was at peace. I also used the word kennel when ever I wanted him to get in something. I could point to the car twenty feet away and say kennel. He ran over and hopped in. It’s very important for their safety. Now my chihuahua loves his little crate. It’s in the dining room and he can sit inside out of the way and see everything going on without getting stepped on.

[@andreaashley8783]

I crate trained my dachshund puppy. Best decision ever. I followed this advice /info. 1) Dogs do not like to mess in their sleeping area. So I bought a medium size crate, which at the time was big for a puppy. Giving them too much room in the begining can result in.... pooping in one corner, sleeping in the clean side. So I halfed the crate space with a barrier. Still enough room for my puppy to stand, turn around and sleep. I took her outside to pee, potty and run around every couple of hours. Yes, also at night. To my surprise...after a few days, she let me know when she needed to go out. I followed this routine for several weeks, then little by little increased her crate space as she grew. Today I have two happy dachshunds, that love their crate for down time. I only lock their crate at night and when I have to run an errand. They get plenty of outside and couch time. They are spoiled....love my dogs. I just don't like them in my bed........!!

[@lorenrobertson8039]

I love your common sense! We just got our 5 week old Boston Terrier puppy Rose a few days ago, and we had the cage crate with dog bed set up before we went to get her, and she went right to it! But now she wants to sleep and snuggle up to us all the time. I do want for her to be crate trained and I agree with all of your reasoning. With the puppy chewing, potty incidents, and for her safety when we need to sleep or leave her alone, I want her to find it a comforting place to be instead of a punishment. Thank you so much for all the tips. So helpful and I can't wait to start training Rose!

[@beccacholewa2561]

So happy to see so many training videos with a new puppy

[@zoebossie1653]

Love this video! This is exactly what I did with my 3 year old chihuahua when he was a baby and now his kennel is his safe place!

[@lucysweightlossjourney247]

Love your channel it’s informative and also just lovely to watch with all the dogos! I love bostons they are super cute, such an underrated breed! You keep a super clean home with all the canines also which is hard work, fair play to you.

[@GalCharlotte]

I learned almost nothing but I will keep watching and trying

[@itsmariaa18]

This is super helpful thank you so much for showing us how to do it!!! This way I can see how to do it properly with a pup

[@TheTeapotte]

I'm getting a Boston in a few weeks time and I was on the fence as to whether or not we needed to crate train him but from watching your videos and others I think it's a great idea even if only for the first few weeks of having them to help with house training 😊

[@Daniellebunker617]

We are bringing home a Boston terrier puppy toward the end of July. I am soaking up every bit of your knowledge I can! Love learning from you with Zuko as well as the older dogs!

[@thedawghouse4674]

That’s awesome! I hope I continue to help 😊 if you have Instagram there’s even more content there!

[@shadow_is_weird8991]

I got mine July 20 2019

[@Mochi.__Officia]

The dog House of you go in you go in there Zuko

[@Mochi.__Officia]

Zuko

[@lescocat1501]

July 2023 😂

[@johnford3761]

like the videos! How old was Zuko during this training? Or how young can you start to train a puppy. I"m getting my boston next week.

[@sweetypie1304]

He is adorable ! Your videos are so helpful

[@taylorlampen]

I can’t believe that your almost at 10k I’m so excited! Iv’e been subscribed since 7.2k. Anyway I love little Zuko! He is so cute!

[@thedawghouse4674]

Lol thank you for the support b

[@DOLsenior]

Thank you for this. First lesson complete. Bean has the smaller plastic crate so getting my hand in there was difficult. She was apprehensive at first but now associates the crate with a treat.

[@Marcus_972]

Great vid totally agree it’s fundamental.

[@fludrbywest3886]

Absolutely agree love how you think🥰❣️

[@sabinealb810]

Toni, my boston terrier,cames to me when he was over 1 year old. And he was not an difficult dog. Boston terries are always interesting to look good for their owner. They are easy to training , and they always wants to do the best. I had much other dogs, but Boston's are the best. Jessica, i like all your videos. You do the best with all your lovin' dogs.

[@ashleyleonerd1089]

Zuko is SO cute! Thank you for the tips and tricks. We will have our baby Boston home in a couple weeks!

[@denisplouffe514]

Thank you for this valuable information.

[@nataliemcmurdo9612]

I’m planning on having a Boston terrier puppy in June! After watching your video, how often do you kennel train a day? How long would you recommend trading your puppy for kennels? Thanks! Great work!

[@geoffozevans4500]

Zuko's face is full of character, he's a lovely little chap, ad are your other beasties, hi to Shadetree 👍👍😎

[@simplysophie8161]

Love zuko!❤️

[@eyewetoddid]

He is just adorable ❤❤❤

[@HARMARSCH2]

Jessica, you sure can see Zuko loves to learn. 😊 I found it easy to crate/kennel train my dog. I think I used go to your Bed. I love how Zuko has the Haggerty Dot/Star. Yes I’ve been reading about Boston’s. Crates/Kennels keep our dogs safe when we aren’t home. See you on the next one. 😉 My Niece’s Goldendoodle puppy just goes and lays down in her crate/kennel.

[@thedawghouse4674]

Thank you! He’s pretty cool about training which I’m happy about! The crate is so important in my opinion!

[@morgancole462]

HI! Thanks for the great video! What size kennel should I buy for my Boston Terrier? I don't want to buy one that's too small!

[@marydoty9896]

He is so adorable.

[@Jester4617]

I have been researching Boston tarrier stuff to get ready for when I get one

[@memyself1176]

Thanks for training tips

[@nicolestarkoniski5674]

How many training session do you do. A day with a new puppy and how long? I love the Boston terrier breed and I’m thinking of getting this type of dog.

[@brittanycoates86]

So helpful!!

[@briannalee1751]

Would you recommend keeping the kennel/crate in one specific place in the house and not changing it? I’m wondering if my Boston is getting confused because I’ve moved it to multiple different places of the house.

[@stephaniepersin4145]

He has a Haggerty spot, marking him a descendant of this lineage of 1st beginning of Boston Terrier. My late Randy has one too.

[@katsugi183]

So many hugs

[@carris3ringcircus390]

❤ I'm starting to crate train Pippy soon. She has the same play pin and she loves it. I have a wee wee pad in there that she has used , but has starting waiting to potty until I get her out. So she's a big girl lol

[@thedawghouse4674]

That’s awesome!

[@Tori09087]

Please tell me where you got the Boston print doggie bed!!😩 I fell in love it and can’t find it anywhere 😢 thank you!!❤️

[@nicolestarkoniski5674]

Do your dogs sleep in their kennels at night? Or do they sleep in a dog bed? How often do your dogs hang out int their kennels? Also when did you add bedding? Right at the start or once the dogs were used to them?

[@marydoty9896]

I love the puppy ears

[@eeaster316]

love zuko! we have a bosten terrier

[@amandatindall8209]

Yes girl yes!! You are such a good dog mom ! We kennel trained all our Boston's it's the best ! We just say go to sleep 😁😂

[@thedawghouse4674]

Lol thank you!

[@rodricward5696]

Does it matter the size of kennel??? My Boston does a lot of submission peeing can you tell me why???? Omg I have so many questions/ I’m so happy I found that you have a page on this!!!!!!!

[@giadagiorgini3128]

Loved your video! I am about to bring home a Boston terrier puppy and I was wondering if I need to put a pee pad inside the kennel for the night....what do you think?

[@fashionista4000]

How long did it take for you older bostons to get potty training down? Did you just take them out frequently during the first week?

[@dianesglamfam7052]

Omg I got my 7 week old boston terrier 2 days ago looks exactly like yours. Did you happen to get your puppy from Mo? Thankyou for this advice

[@jonesene55]

Where did you get zuko? I have been looking for a Boston Terrier.

[@bradley2492]

You are very Good ! My sister has a Boston male Toby and I just Love him dearly A very good dog for a pet If I got a DOG it would be a Boston

[@jamesrogers1554]

After having 2 Bostons, I've found it's also easier to train them as they tend to be incredibly smart. They can pick things up very quickly. The drawback is that they are incredibly smart and thus tend to get bored easily. Smart bored dogs frequently result in trouble.

[@solqce5847]

James Rogers ikr

[@ButterflyDelight]

New subscriber to your channel here. I love your fur family, I've heard you say you never feed your dogs raw hide, I was just curious why? Zuko is growing like a weed! Love him :)

[@thedawghouse4674]

Thank you! And rawhide is dangerous for dogs. It’s not digestible and most of the time full of chemicals...

[@Mochi.__Officia]

Oh my God you go with the cutest dog Boston ever he is a cute little baby biting baby biting baby

[@Melissa-ke8le]

My Rosie, when she was little would totally jump or climb out !

[@betanialacoste7945]

How do you keep them from eating their beds & blankets when you leave to go shopping?

[@Anna-is7kp]

I would also like to have a Boston Terrier🥰

[@fludrbywest3886]

I am thinking Boston terrier for my new furbaby! Also I do belive in crate training! But have not used a e-coller .

[@AnnaElizaR]

I have the two door Kennel for my 30 lbs Boston Terrier. He loves the side door. I want a puppy like Lila and Zuko!!

[@thedawghouse4674]

That’s what I’m ordering next

[@jackieplocher4964]

Do u put any blanket in kennels?

[@yorkiestudios]

And i love your channel

[@thedawghouse4674]

🤗

[@teamdread1116]

I LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVE B.T. PUPPIES

[@reginarena8001]

Good points forkenneling

[@artglue2]

I used to crate my Boston/Pit but he somehow squeezed out of the door (I have no clue how) and has also bent the wire with his teeth. And this was just crating him for 1-2 hrs while I was gone.

[@Mochi.__Officia]

The dog house is so cute

[@xlaneylovex]

Where did you get the puppy pen

[@DJY30DSmoove]

Your puppies are always so calm I don’t get it 😭 my Boston terrier is 11 weeks now and if I even put a little dog food in my hand he acts super excited and wild.

[@thedawghouse4674]

Lol it’s something I work on from day 1, but they definitely get crazy time throughout the day lol, I just happen to end up filming around his nap times

[@nanidogmomstevens6386]

Hi, thanks very much for sharing your knowledge. By collar, do you mean a sonar zap, or a citronella? I have a good old Boston that loves the crate for sleep and rest. My 4 yr Cavalier On The OTHER Hand, will howl / scream to ask us where we are going, or can I come with you? I have tried so many things. I seriously don’t think it is separation ANXIETY, but rather (I say he’s not a Cavalier, he’s a Party Animal!) a where are you going? Can I come with you? If I yell to him, Not Yet, or I’m going to store etc., he quiets down. Please give me some hacks! I think I might’ve taught him this, by introducing the sing command too early. He was just about 10 weeks and never understood. My other Cav learned the command in 10 min., but he was 6 mo. Mercy, Dusty can be soooo LOUD, I’ve decided to call him Rooster, cuz this is what he does everyday at 6 a.m.! And also the other times. He’s my 4th Cav, but I’ve had many other breeds over the years. I trained my Boston, to do all sorts of things when I was just 10. I’ve had 3 Bostons, and I guess they can spoil you. Oh well! Back to the books, so to speak! Any suggestions? Be blest. ☦️👩🏻‍🦳🐾🐾

[@thedawghouse4674]

Lol I don’t k is what sonar zap is, and cotronella collars are awful.. corrections should be quick and clear. I use remote collars with a vibration mode and/or stimulation mode. It’s like a tens until for your muscles.

[@constellations9258]

Thanks for the video..............I'm trying to crate train my pup, and am new to this...........what do you keep in the crate?........also, do your dogs have the crate and a playpen?

[@thedawghouse4674]

Nice! All dogs should be crate trained! And as far as stuff in the crate it depends on the dog/puppy... if they don’t tear it up or use the bathroom all over it I would have a bed or blanket in there. If they do mess anything up they get nothing (sounds mean but It’s better than them ingesting something and needing an expensive surgery and/or dying)....

[@constellations9258]

@@thedawghouse4674 I have newspapers and/or wee wee pads in the crate, and blankets near the far end............my pup's still not wee wee pad trained, so she does tear up the newspapers and goes potty on them.........but it's better than when I let her out and she decides "go potty" on the den carpeting, etc..........I end up scrubbing, washing, etc. but she can be very destructive and I don't want her tearing up the house.........she's already ripped some of the wallpaper from the kitchen and the bathroom which I'm trying to neaten up...........I keep her on a leash when she's out of the crate, as I can choke up on the leash, as she can jump all over my cat, eat her food rather than her own, and make a mess............thanks for answering............love my pup but I knew it would be a lot of work too..........though probably not this much work! She has toys, etc but she's terrible about jumping and nipping, seems like most things go in her mouth..........even the power towels I'm trying to clean up with!

[@Jamesfulks2023]

What was his sleeping arrangements like? We have a 10 week Boston terrier and we've tried the crate with the door open and closed. He makes a mess no matter what we do.

[@thedawghouse4674]

Mess as in bathroom? Consider feeding water schedule, make sure crate is very small, keep it short, they’re pups, setting an alarm to wake you up to take them out isn’t unheard of

[@rodricward5696]

Hi; I’m a new subscriber to your channel and I absolutely LOVE IT and Zuko!!!!!! Is it too late to train or retrain my I think Peppa is about 17 weeks old? When sometimes when I have put her in a cage she poops in cage!!! why?? PLEASE HELP!! Lol

[@Melissa-ke8le]

Also....both my male and female as pups would tear up any bedding I put them in the crate with! I finally did not buy premade puppy beds but would just use sheets?!

[@thedawghouse4674]

Yeah at that point I wouldn’t give anything cuz it could be dangerous

[@carloswrld__]

I’m going to have a Boston

[@luciusmaximus1169]

My beagle is crated at night and when we go out but he chews his bedding and the blanket we put over the crate. He gets in no problem and doesn't wine or cry in the kennel but he destroys his bedding (luckily it's old blankets and not an expensive dog bed.)

[@thedawghouse4674]

I’d be careful even with anything in the crate if he has a habit of chewing his bedding, a lot of dogs lose their lives from eating blankets/towels in their crates

[@jkading21]

What kind of food or brand you give it to him? I have a Boston he’s 8 months

[@thedawghouse4674]

Farmina kibble, along with some raw products

[@jered2177]

Time to ride the kx 100.

[@theaztwin]

Love your dogs what kind of dog is Dexter looks like a Boston butt with a tail please let me know

[@primitiveseasons1]

Did you train him to sit before food? He's so good about it.

[@thedawghouse4674]

Hi sorry for the late reply... you mean sit for his food? I train all pups using their food, and of course when it’s time to eat a meal out of a bowl I like to request a polite sitting puppy first 😊

[@milaniabaldin970]

We’re bringing home a Boston terrier in April 🥺

[@user-tg6tg3xm8q]

Our dog is good in the crate during the day but if we put him in at night he doesn't cry or bark we'll wake up in the morning to pee on the floor he'll lift his leg so he doesn't lay in it,we feel it's because he's upset he wants to be in bed with us, like I said we put him in when we leave and he's fine with it.

[@lisacampbell2435]

So glad you did this video on crate training. I’ve crate trained my eight month old puppy since I’ve had her at 14 weeks old. My sister has a Golden Retriever puppy that’s six months old and they are not about crate training and this past weekend they went out one night and they came home and the puppy had 🤮💩all over the house from drinking half a huge bottle of vegetable oil. Go figure! It’s for your dogs safety and they are happy.

[@deormanrobey892]

👍

[@marydoty9896]

I had one Boston who just would not train to the kennel.

[@lexiandkenya433]

i have a new boston terrier puppy

[@tamib.6451]

Our 3 month old boston terrier jumped out of the white fence type thing. 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@thedawghouse4674]

Lol that’s impressive! I had a friend who’s little pup sis the same lol

[@tamib.6451]

@@thedawghouse4674 yes, very determined lil girl we have. Goes right after our 90lb lab with guts

[@lynnettelewis8995]

Do you have to walk when u are doing a video?

[@thedawghouse4674]

Yes lol I’m very uncomfortable and awkward sorry 🤷🏻‍♀️🤣

[@romahernandez8525]

What breeder did you get zuko from

[@thedawghouse4674]

A local breeder in FL.. a friend of a friend put me in touch.. Zuko was a bit special needs not a planned purchase

[@billybenden4431]

Where in Florida?

[@billybenden4431]

@@thedawghouse4674 is the breeder?

[@angelmarandola7987]

Sometimes they can get stuck on ther crate with ther teeth so if you see them biteing the crate discourage them

[@annemariewalker6334]

👍👍👍🐶🐕🐾😁🇺🇸

[@heatherandrews2388]

Four more weeks if everything goes right that my boston terrier puppy will be coming home i wish there was an option to share a pic because id love to show you a pic

[@thedawghouse4674]

That’s great!!! Congrats!

[@lindadoran6062]

Your dogs are so cute. I have had 2 boston's. Warn people about a puppy wearing a collar in the crate. My niece had a puppy that hung itself at 10 weeks in the crate. It jumped and caught the collar on the crate. She was devastated.

[@bigdan827_8]

My Boston took to his crate right away. He never cried once, which I can't say for my pug. After 7+ years, he still goes in there when he wants to gnaw on a toy or just get some alone time. We lock him in there when we go to work, but only because we can't trust him with our pug for long periods of time. Once in a while they get on each others' nerves and will fight a bit. She gets locked in the kitchen. Our crate is about the same size as yours. We have a nice thick, soft blanket for him, a water dish, and plenty of toys. He's pretty comfortable in there.

[@nikac.3004]

I just got an 8 week old doxie and I feel I made the mistake of letting him sleep in the bed with us. New puppy mom. I have a crate I bought but I want to train him

[@aaronmorgan9869]

Our dog destroyed a couch before we figured out she was lashing out for not being able to get to her safe place(kennel) since then no more destructive behavior.

[@solqce5847]

What type

[@montana6768]

I wouldn't get another dog but a Boston period..

[@Secorad]

Isn’t this kennel too big?

[@yorkiestudios]

First

[@addisonmiller3786]

I had no luck with training my dog in a kennel because he ate the kennel

[@thedawghouse4674]

That happens. They make better kennels for those kinds of monsters lol

[@addisonmiller3786]

@@thedawghouse4674 first go-round out a puppy now I know for my second puppy don't get a really flimsy crate I thought all crates for the same so I just got the cheap one

[@jasonleach8621]

Yo bro, if you have to put your dog in a crate, you probably shouldn't have a dog period

[@scottschneider7966]

Dear God ... stop walking around .. you're making me seasick!

[@valeriemaley9059]

Should not have that white horn. The are not good for puppies 😉

[@wolfpro5455]

Stop talking so much k DAMZ

[@thedawghouse4674]

Lol how bout I do what I want in my videos 💁🏻‍♀️

[@billybenden4431]

The girl is doing you a favor !