easy dog training

As far as cage training is concerned, I want to emphasize the paramount importance of "quiet guidance from a place of love." You should NOT be ANGRY when you put your dog in a crate, although you may be disappointed. Timeouts should always be an opportunity for your dog to RELAX; the cage should not be seen as a punishment, but rather as a refuge! I achieved this for my dog by keeping a good pillow case, always open when empty, and always filled with treats that I secretly put in there. I also got into the habit of putting my dog's favorite toys in there whenever I found them lying around and unattended. The location of the box can also play a role. There may be dogs out there who want privacy while on vacation, but most of them are probably very sociable, like my "party girl" who wants to be "in the know" even when she could use a nap. So her crate was not in a back room, but in a high-traffic living area. You will know that you are doing cage training correctly, that is, in such a way that your dog perceives it as a refuge when he enters the cage without prompting, just to relax.