Customer Reviews

Quick & Easy Crate Training

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This really contained very info on actual crate training. The majority of the book talked about introducing your puppy to the crate not a lot of info on actual crate training process. You can get just as much info googling about crate training on the web.

After getting my new puppy I thought I would need some tips on the crate training subject.
It turns out there is very little to discuss on this topic.
Toss a treat in the crate and allow the crate to become part of the routine and the dog is happy.
The book didn't discuss anything beyond common sense.
It's more of a flyer than a book anyway - not much substance!

We bought & read this book in anticipation of our new puppy - the book was insightful, helpful, and extremely fast and easy reading. The information worked wonders. We have since gotten another puppy and used the same techniques on him too. We continue get compliments on our well behaved dogs.

My sister just welcomed a new puppy into her family and my first response upon hearing the news was to order this book for her. If the information in this book is taken to heart - it will work wonders.

This book has been helpful in its tips on how to: choose a crate, introduce your pup to the crate, and the schedule required so that your pup doesn't soil itself in the crate. We find that we still refer to the book every now and then for help on some issues. We found that a blanket or toy helped our pup immediately take to the crate. Also, Cesar Millan's approach to crating helped a lot too (like not making a big deal of leaving or coming home). Now our pup goes to its crate when it's tired or afraid -- or when it tries to sneak a shoe away. :-)

we were having troubles training our new puppy until we read this book. We immediately recognized we needed a smaller crate and that it's ok to have the puppy stay there until we were ready for him. Once we changed crates he started sleeping through the night, he stopped soiling his crate and he's now about 80% on track for voiding outside. This is a winner.

It has been about eight years since I owned a dog so I needed a quick refresher course in crate training. This brief step by step was a perfect way to start. After getting off to a good beginning other books fill in the blanks.

Quick & Easy Crate Training is both quick and easy to follow. It gives the complete rationale and best practices to ensure a happy relationship between owner and pet. Recommend reading before bringing home your puppy.

If you're a new pet parent or preparing for your puppy, this is a great guide for you. It explains everything you need to consider; what size crate, the benefits of crate training, etc. It will start you off in the right direction. Most crates come with a very small pamphlet with minimal suggestions for use, this guide definately goes beyond that.

Crate training really is necessary for a puppy as it will keep them away from potentially dangerous situations and also give them a sense of security. It is essential in housebreaking them. Getting them use to the crate also prepares your pet to be safely transported to veterinary appointments. Our 3 year old Rough Collie still likes to hang-out in his crate. We leave it with the door open all the time.

You will find there are many beneficial results from using a crate, but as this guide says, NEVER use it as punishment. This should be a positive experience for the dog and pet parent.

Patti

I thought this book was an easy, user friendly, step by step guide to crate training your puppy or dog. It got right to the point and what you should do or not do when crate training. I enjoyed it because of it's simplicity. Had there been more information, I probably wouldn't have purchased it, but glad I did. Very helpful.

We got our first puppy about 18 months ago, so this was a great help for the adjustment of having an animal to care for. She now knows her boundaries with many areas, and the crate is the safest way to keep the dog and the house safe and intact while you're gone. This isn't a huge book, but covers enough for kids and adults to read to get used to using a crate. Two paws up!