Crate training

Crate training is the process of training a pet to tolerate confinement in a dog crate or cage. Crate advocates often claim that dogs are "den-dwelling" animals and that a crate can become a "den" substitute and a familiar and safe location for the pet. Most puppies can eventually tolerate crate training if it is introduced properly.

The initial stress from being confined can give way to "increased feelings of security, safety, and comfort" after repeated exposure to the crate.
Long-term or excessive crate confinement "may lead to emotional and behavioral deterioration over time.
" On the other hand, if properly done, crate training can play a major role in housebreaking a dog as fast as possible.

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