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Location of dog cages
Try to locate cages in a room that you use regularly such as a lounge or kitchen.
This will encourage your puppy or dog to regard the cage, as it's own home without
feeling lonely or isolated when you leave him to go out. At first leave the
cages door open so that your dog can go in and out of the cage at will. Do not
make a toilet area in your dog's cage, you are using the cage to house-train
him. Think of dog cages as enclosed beds. You can use puppy
training pads in your kitchen to help with general house-training.
Bedding for dog cages
The ideal bedding is veterinary
fleece, which should cover the whole tray of the cage, to avoid leaving
a toileting area inside the cage. This type of bedding is specifically designed
to be hypoallergenic and machine washable at a hot temperature. Often recommended
by breeders and vets it is very safe and helps to keep your dog warm and dry.
Toys and Treats
Place your puppy's favourite toys and dog treats inside the dog cage. These
toys may include, a Durable Nylabone
(also see our puppy
starter pack), a ball or cotton bone. Toys should always be inedible and
large enough to prevent them from being swallowed. Avoid giving your puppy or
dog real bones.
Water bowls for dog cages
A bolt-on
water bowl should be attached to the crate if your puppy is to be confined
for more than one hour. This cannot be knocked over by your dog and can be raised
in height as your puppy grows.
Dog Cages - introducing a puppy
So that your puppy associates his/her kennel crate with comfort, security
and enjoyment, leave small treats in the cage. Your puppy will then discover
the treats whilst exploring his new cage, so associating the crate with a pleasant
reward. Also feeding him in the crate has the same effect. Always praise your
dog when he enters his new cage. Do not force your puppy into the cage. We suggest puppies
are induced into dog cages with a small treat or toy. Overnight you may
need to place your puppy in his crate and shut the door upon retiring. Cages
can be located in your kitchen, lounge or your bedroom overnight.
It is advisable first to crate your puppy for short periods of time while you
are home with him. In fact, cage training is best accomplished while you are
in the room with your dog. This prevents an association being made with dog
cages and you leaving him/her alone
Dog Cages - introducind an adult dog
Adult dogs often take to cages quite quickly, however dogs that are
not cage trained from puppies or may be suffering from separation anxiety should
be introduced to a cage slowly, in your presence until they are completely comfortable
with their new home. Some dogs prefer to be in darkened cagees, so you may consider
a dog
cage cover, which will help your dog feel safer. NEVER leave your dog unattended
in a cage if there is any possibility he may become distressed in your absence,
as he may injure himself.
A few key points to remember about dog cages
1. Always allow your dog the opportunity to "empty" himself outside before leaving
him in the cage.
2. When your puppy is quite young, be prepared to get up early in the morning
to take him out. Always stay out with your puppy, and praise him when you get
the required result.
3. Very young puppies may have an occasional accident in the cage. Do not make
a fuss, just be prepared to clean it up. They quickly learn to go outside their
own cage.
4. Never use the cage as punishment for your dog. You need your puppy to be
happy to go into his crate at any time.
5. Once your puppy has been inoculated, give him plenty of exercise and socialise
your dog. Local dog trainers offer puppy classes. This is an ideal way for your
dog to get used to other dogs and people.
6. A dog crate can be used at any time in a dog's life. Many pet behaviourists
recommend a cage even for older dogs.
7. Do not leave your dog in direct sunlight or in a conservatory or anywhere
he may overheat.
8. Do not make a toilet area in your cage, cover the whole tray of your dog
cage with veterinary fleece, so that your puppy regards the cage as a bed. You
can use puppy
training pads in your kitchen to help with general house-training.
Dog Cages Important information
The above information is a guide to the use of indoor dog cages. Our cages are
designed as training or transport cages, and are not designed to contain a distressed
dog, or a very powerful dog not wishing to be contained within a cage. Hanscan
or Prizepets will not be responsible for damage to a cage or injury caused to
a dog by the misuse of our products or not following the above instructions.
This does not affect your statutory rights as a consumer.
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