Dog crate training ensures that your puppy settles and is happy in his crate

It beneficial for every puppy owner to understand the importance of dog crate training as this is a good way to introduce your dachshund to his new home, a safe, secure place for your dog to be when you are not able to supervise him, as puppies can get up to all sorts of mischief e.g. destructive chewing.

Using a small dog crate is a very effective way to toilet training your dachshund, ensuring accidents are kept to a minimum, as it is impossible for most owners to supervise their puppy constantly. Also offers security and safety for your dog when travelling by car or airline. Most dogs come to enjoy the safety, security and protection their crate offers and will often put them selves into the crate to sleep.

Introduce you dog slowly to the crate, make sure he is happy, comfortable with soft bedding, water and special toy The best small dog crate size allows your dachshund to stretch out, turn around and stand up comfortably, not large enough to allow your dog to go toilet.If you have a small puppy, fill the end of the crate with a box or board so he does not have the room to go toilet. There are some crates that come with a divider that you can move as your puppy grows.

There is a large variety of crates available from wire crates to soft crates of nylon fabric most of these crates fold or collapse for storage some even have wheels.

Life Stages Folding Cage 22" w/divider

This wire dog crate with divider panel allows the crate to grow as your dog grows, is made of heavy duty tight mesh, folds for storage.

Deluxe Soft Crate Small, Red

Place the crate in a family area where your dog can see what is happening and feel part of it but not perhaps a high traffic area so the puppy can have a nap as puppies sleep often.Ensure your dachshund has plenty of exercise and play time outside the crate.

Dog crate training can often be easier than you think,as the crate is like a den and the puppy will enjoy using the crate,it is advised that you never leave your dog too long in the crate and never confine your dachshund as punishment.

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