Crate training a rescue dog can be just as challenging as training a puppy. Many rescues carry emotional scars that make learning new routines harder—but with patience and care, they can still become ...

You have friends coming over. Your dog jumps on everyone. You’ve been meaning to do training with your dog, but life happens. You’re tired. You don’t want to train; you just want to relax with your ...

From a human perspective, it’s easy to look at a crate and see a cage, something that might be used as punishment. But many dogs see a crate very differently. Dogs are naturally den animals who will ...

Unlike puppies, older dogs don’t arrive as blank slates. They may have learned bad habits from inconsistent training or carry trauma from unknown past experiences—harsh punishment, car accidents, or ...

The key to crate training a puppy is to project the idea that the crate or kennel is their castle or, in a dog’s world, their den. Although some people may think crate training is cruel, seeing a dog ...

Many dog owners think crate training looks restrictive, but most vets say the opposite. When it’s introduced properly, a crate can give a dog security, structure, and peace of mind. It mimics the ...