January 13, 2008

Crate Training Your Labrador Puppy

I wanted the crate to be my Labrador puppies' special place, so I put down a blanket inside and threw in some toys and treats. This way it looked like a fun place for her to spend time in.
My little Labrador went inside to eat his treats and check things out. During the day, I left the door to the crate open so that he could retreat inside whenever he wanted to.
Sometimes I would close the crate door and sit next to it, soothing him if he fussed. At night, I would take my puppy out to pee and then he would be taken to his crate for the night.
I tried my best to ignore her and by the end of the first week, my Labrador puppy was sleeping through the night in her crate.

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