Puppies are inquisitive and energetic, and might get into trouble when left alone, so crate training is an essential step when you bring one home for the first time. If you're on the fence about using ...

Ah, the great crate debate! When it comes to living with dogs, the subject of crates can be as polarizing as the topic of pineapple on pizza. On one paw, crates are described as being the ultimate ...

You have friends coming over. Your dog jumps on everyone. You’ve been meaning to do training with your dog, but life happens. You’re tired. You don’t want to train; you just want to relax with your ...

Minerva, the Labrador Retriever puppy, is about 7 months old, and she is one smart cookie. Imagine being so smart that you ...

Crates or kennels can give your dog a safe, denlike space where they feel secure. The goal of crate training is to help your pet see it as a place they can go when they’re alone, stressed, anxious or ...

The key to crate training a puppy is to project the idea that the crate or kennel is their castle or, in a dog’s world, their ...

Start Early With Basic Commands The‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌ single most essential point in educating a Labrador puppy is to get a hold of it as soon as possible. The best time for the puppy to learn is definitely ...

There’s no rule that says you must crate train dogs at night (or otherwise) if they’re perfectly happy having free rein of the house, but some dogs feel more secure sleeping in a crate at night.