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Dog Crate or kennel? - Indoor dog

cages for limited confinement of dogs

We are often asked if it is fair to confine a Boxer when left alone for a short period or should he be left to have the run of the house? It is our opinion that the Boxer adapts easily to either decision if made early enough. Even if your pup is to be your house pet, it is well to purchase a large "indoor crate" and place it in a secluded spot where he can retreat from over enthusiastic children and he will soon treat the crate as his indoor kennel. This makes subsequent limited confinement in it simple if necessary. The ideal answer is often an outdoor kennel and run, but we appreciate that this is not always possible. How to introduce your puppy to a crate Always line the base to make it warm and comfortable with a vet bed or similar. Begin by leaving the door open and put your puppies toys inside so it has to go in to retrieve them. After a few days the puppy will start lying down inside. After the pup has become used to sleeping with the door open, you can close it whilst the pup is asleep. When it wakes up, open the door after a few minutes and give it plenty of praise as it comes out. Over the next few days, increase the time before releasing and your pup will soon come to accept the closed door and look forward to the praise on being released. NEVER use the crate as a punishment, your pup must associate it as a safe haven with no negative experiences.

Car Travel

I hope it goes without saying, that your dog should always be kept under control when travelling in a car. If you have an estate car then you are in a good position to use a car cage. In Spain it is a legal requirement to confine your dog in a crate or in a manner that it cannot distract the driver.

Dog Crate or kennel?

- Indoor dog cages

for limited

confinement of dogs

We are often asked if it is fair to confine a Boxer when left alone for a short period or should he be left to have the run of the house? It is our opinion that the Boxer adapts easily to either decision if made early enough. Even if your pup is to be your house pet, it is well to purchase a large "indoor crate" and place it in a secluded spot where he can retreat from over enthusiastic children and he will soon treat the crate as his indoor kennel. This makes subsequent limited confinement in it simple if necessary. The ideal answer is often an outdoor kennel and run, but we appreciate that this is not always possible. How to introduce your puppy to a crate Always line the base to make it warm and comfortable with a vet bed or similar. Begin by leaving the door open and put your puppies toys inside so it has to go in to retrieve them. After a few days the puppy will start lying down inside. After the pup has become used to sleeping with the door open, you can close it whilst the pup is asleep. When it wakes up, open the door after a few minutes and give it plenty of praise as it comes out. Over the next few days, increase the time before releasing and your pup will soon come to accept the closed door and look forward to the praise on being released. NEVER use the crate as a punishment, your pup must associate it as a safe haven with no negative experiences.

Car Travel

I hope it goes without saying, that your dog should always be kept under control when travelling in a car. If you have an estate car then you are in a good position to use a car cage. In Spain it is a legal requirement to confine your dog in a crate or in a manner that it cannot distract the driver.