[header] How to housebreak a dog using a crate [title] Pick a crate that is the right size. [step] A crate should be just big enough for your dog. If it's too small, your dog will be uncomfortable.
[header] How to housebreak a dog using a crate [title] Pick a crate that is the right size. [step] A crate should be just big enough for your dog. If it's too small, your dog will be uncomfortable.
For more space, feel free to use bigger crates. Select crates that are a bit bigger so your dog can stand when you stand. If it's too big, your dog will have space to use the bathroom in the crate and still have a clean area. It should be big enough for your dog to sit up, stand up, lay down, and turn around, but no bigger. Choose a crate that is wide enough for your dog to stand and turn around in. That way, it doesn't have to be a toy crate just for your dog. Larger crates are better suited for longer trips. [substeps] You should always have heavy bags in the crate.