often, rescue dogs suffered trauma in the past that can make things difficult for a new pet owner, particularly when crate training. if your dog is still young and growing, get a crate that is big enough for the adult version. if rufus doesn’t start exploring the crate on his own, bring him over to the crate and talk to him softly, in a calm voice. if your dog is still reluctant to enter his or her crate, use treats …

dogs adopted from a dog shelter or animal rescue can make wonderful pets. training your rescue dog will be a top priority. your newly adopted dog may have some level of obedience training already, or it may not have any. keep in mind that the stress of being relinquished to a shelter along with whatever else the dog has experienced in its past can make it a less than confident pup in its new surroundings. remember that training begins from …

for dog owners who ask about housetraining a new puppy, crate training is frequently suggested as an important part of housetraining. or you rescue an adult dog who has frequent accidents in the house? follow these steps: as a first step, do an assessment of how well your dog can control his bladder and bowels when he’s not in the crate. if you are at home on the weekend, how long does the dog go between trips outside? is the …

whether you’ve rescued an adult dog that was never trained to go in a crate or you simply never got around to crate training your pooch when he was a young pup, this lack of training can make things stressful for the both of you when you’re suddenly faced with a need to keep your dog in one place for an hour or so. if you find yourself in this boat, read on to learn how to crate train an …

now that your dog is a senior, training might be the furthest thing from your mind. “dogs that still feel useful and that they have a ‘job’ tend to keep a youthful outlook, much like humans who continue to stay engaged in activities after they retire.” leigh also explains that maintaining a training program with your senior dog will help continue to strengthen the owner-dog bond. there is no reason to stop offering the stimulation and attention that training provides, …