PUPPY ESSENTIALS 

Our program believes that to house train your Puppy, you should crate train. Crate training teaches your Puppy to hold their bladder, they help to aid in emergencies, allows your Puppy a break from a bustling household, and a place to rest. Crates teach dogs to self-sooth, or deal with their anxiety. Dogs can retreat to their crates when situations are too chaotic or scary. It also helps dogs confront new situations successfully, like the addition of a new baby, or having company over. 

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Since dogs feel responsible for their own territory. A crate (rather than the entire house) means less territory to patrol, making it easier for them to relax.

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Make crate training a positive experience. Try feeding them meals or treats in their crate, so crate time feels like a reward. Never leave dogs in their crate all day. Limit crate time based on how long they spend in their crate daily, their age, and level of house training. 

 

Pitter Patter Puppies currently offers a Snuggle Puppy to aid with any anxiety your new puppy may have, when they are separated from their siblings.  Put this in the crate for your Puppy to snuggle with!

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DISCLAIMER: Pitter Patter Puppies assumes no responsibility for training difficulties or behavior problems.