Post by sheen on Aug 31, 2012 5:17:40 GMT -5
Crate training is a controversial method of house training a dog, based on the knowledge that wild dogs sleep in underground dens, leaving the den to eliminate. By confining a dog to a small pet crate while indoors and taking the dog outside to eliminate, the dog begins to associate “outdoors” with elimination.The recommended crate size for crate training is only roomy enough to accommodate the dog when it stands, turns around, lies down or sits. If the crate is much bigger than this, supporters point out the dog may eliminate at one end.