 | Crate training a dog can be an excellent way to keep a puppy (and your furniture) safe when you are away from the house or cannot monitor your dog. |
 | To raise a happy, well-adjusted dog you need to learn the art of socializing dogs correctly from puppyhood. |
 | Teaching easy dogs tricks to your best friend is a piece of cake, if you master a couple of training techniques that all the pros use. Learn clicker training and shaping, and you can teach your dog everything from "sit" to "bring me a soda from the fridge" with enough patience and perseverance. |
So you approached crate training with patience and persistence and it is still not working for you and your dog. Crate training is not for everyone and is definitely not for every dog. This does not mean that you have a "bad dog" or that there is something wrong with your dog. |
Many dog owners have this common problem. You've just gotten home from a long day at work and you're large breed dog is beside himself to see you. He jumps up, pushing the bag of groceries out of your hand. |
