I highly recommend that all dog owners crate their dogs. Some people believe that crating your dog is cruel.This is completely untrue. Dogs have a den instinct and a crate is a great way to give them a den where they can go to sleep and feel safe. By nature, a dog in its den will be calm and settled. I highly recommend crating your dog with separation anxiety. It will help with separation anxiety in canines
There are a couple of added benefits to crating your dog separation anxiety. The first thing that crating your dog gives you is peace of mind while you are gone.In order to make sure your dog is comforable in their crate, make sure they can stand and lay down sideways.Before you put your dog in the crate, make sure you take of their collar. Collars can get stuck in both wire and Vari-Kennel crates.Some dogs have been strangled in their crates from this.
If your dog has chewed up your carpet, couch or cupboards, the most sure-fire way to make sure it doesn’t happen anymore put your dog in its crate while you are gone. If you have dog that chews their crate, you can coat those spots in bitter apple, or hot pepper sauce.If your dog has escaped from it’s crate, get one that is sturdier and harder to break.Some people must get aluminum crates to hold their dogs.
Another benefit of crating your dog is that they are less likely to have accidents in the house. A dog will do its best not to soil its den.If your dog has accidents in the house and has severe separation anxiety, keeping your dog in their crate can reduce accidents and minimize the damage to your home.
Most dogs accept crates quickly and learn to love them! I recommend your dog be crate trained and have access to a crate for their entire life. You can always remove the door once your puppy has grown up and can be trusted. Make sure you keep the door on if your dog has separation anxiety and has wrecked items in your house!
Dog separation anxiety can become a huge, costly problem when left alone. Be sure to spend the time to get the issues solved now!
