Many people ask, "Why do you kennel train your dogs and puppies? There are
so many benefits to this that I hope to show you that it truly is very important for
your puppy or dog.
If you have ever had a baby I would have to ask you, would you let your 6 month
old baby down stairs crawling around freely while you go upstairs to take a bath
or would you just let your baby wander around unattended while you are busy
doing housework? I would like to think you would answer me with a shocked
NEVER!
The same is true about a puppy. You should not let your puppy wander around
aimlessly to get into trouble while you do all of your normal daily things. Puppies
need structure and this involves a kennel as well as a schedule.
Puppies that are kennel trained are easier to house break. The reason for this
again is, if you can't watch the puppy, then he should be either in his kennel or
safely in his outdoor run. This is the reason that a puppy is so much work. It
takes your time to watch over this puppy to make sure that he isn't peeing all over
your house or chewing up your things. You should also use his time out to play
with him and train him.
I will give you an example of the schedule I use here.
6:00 out potty- I use a doggy run for this so I won't have to waist this time
but only after he knows what to do out there.
6:15 in kennel to eat*(see below)
6:40 out potty
7:00 in house to play and train
7:30 out potty
7:45 in kennel for rest- now is the time I get my children ready during the
school year.
9:00 out potty
9:15 in house to play and train
9:45 out potty
10:00 in kennel for a rest
10:45 out potty
11:00 in house to play and train
11:30 out potty
11:45 in kennel for rest- if nice out they stay out until 12:00
12:00 lunch is fed in kennel
12:20 out potty
12:40 in kennel for rest
2:00 out potty
2:15 in house for play and training
2:45 out potty
3:00 in kennel for rest
3:30 out potty
3:45 kids play with puppy and train
4:15 out potty
4:30 in kennel- my children now have homework during school then dinner is
made
5:30 out potty
5:45 dinner if fed - this is when we eat our dinner
6:10 out potty
6:30 in house to play
7:00 out potty
7:15 in kennel to rest
8:30 out potty
8:45 in house to play and train
9:05 out potty
9:15 in house to play and train- this helps tire out your puppy
9:45 out potty
10:00 in kennel to rest
10:45 out potty
11:00 in kennel for night
START ALL OVER AGAIN!
If you total the amount of time they spend in the house playing and training it will
come to 4hrs. This should be the schedule plan for someone who stays home, of
course altered to what your day looks like and should be flexible to some degree
as things do come up. Also with nicer weather, you can give your puppy more time
outside. Also if you total the amount of time spent outside, you should come up
with 4 1/2 hrs. So as you can see, my puppies do not spend their lives in their
kennel. Again this is just while the puppy is young and needs you to watch them
constantly. Don't forget that a 9 week old puppy tires quickly also and still needs
lots of rest. I like to give a longer rest period in the afternoon so I can actually
get my housework done also. LOL
I feed all of my dogs in their kennels. Again I have been asked why I do this.
First I do it so that my dogs know that no one, dogs and human alike, are not going
to bother them. It prevents your child from walking over and bothering their
food and chance getting bit. Would you like someone bothering you while you
were trying to eat? It also allows me to know who is eating how much. It gives
me better control over the amount each gets it. It should help you adjust their
food to their weight needs. It also eliminates the problem of your puppy finishing
it's food to wonder off and go potty somewhere. Remember the rules of potty
needs: Puppies need to go out, after eating, drinking, playing, and waking up from
sleep. Do you get my schedule now! Another reason for feeding in the kennel is it
will make your puppy love it's kennel that much more.
Dogs are denning animals by nature and they love a place were they feel safe to
sleep. My adult dogs will sometimes go and crawl in their kennels to sleep if the
don't want to be bothered. This gives them their own space. My dogs also know
which kennel is theirs as well. When it is feeding time, they all bolt for their own
kennel as long as it is always in the same space. They get really confused if they
are changed up so try not to do this to them.
Well I hope this helps you see why and how to use your kennel properly. As your
dog grows, make sure you increase their time out of their kennel. This can also
be adjusted as your puppy becomes trustworthy in your home as far as potty
training and chewing goes.
so many benefits to this that I hope to show you that it truly is very important for
your puppy or dog.
If you have ever had a baby I would have to ask you, would you let your 6 month
old baby down stairs crawling around freely while you go upstairs to take a bath
or would you just let your baby wander around unattended while you are busy
doing housework? I would like to think you would answer me with a shocked
NEVER!
The same is true about a puppy. You should not let your puppy wander around
aimlessly to get into trouble while you do all of your normal daily things. Puppies
need structure and this involves a kennel as well as a schedule.
Puppies that are kennel trained are easier to house break. The reason for this
again is, if you can't watch the puppy, then he should be either in his kennel or
safely in his outdoor run. This is the reason that a puppy is so much work. It
takes your time to watch over this puppy to make sure that he isn't peeing all over
your house or chewing up your things. You should also use his time out to play
with him and train him.
I will give you an example of the schedule I use here.
6:00 out potty- I use a doggy run for this so I won't have to waist this time
but only after he knows what to do out there.
6:15 in kennel to eat*(see below)
6:40 out potty
7:00 in house to play and train
7:30 out potty
7:45 in kennel for rest- now is the time I get my children ready during the
school year.
9:00 out potty
9:15 in house to play and train
9:45 out potty
10:00 in kennel for a rest
10:45 out potty
11:00 in house to play and train
11:30 out potty
11:45 in kennel for rest- if nice out they stay out until 12:00
12:00 lunch is fed in kennel
12:20 out potty
12:40 in kennel for rest
2:00 out potty
2:15 in house for play and training
2:45 out potty
3:00 in kennel for rest
3:30 out potty
3:45 kids play with puppy and train
4:15 out potty
4:30 in kennel- my children now have homework during school then dinner is
made
5:30 out potty
5:45 dinner if fed - this is when we eat our dinner
6:10 out potty
6:30 in house to play
7:00 out potty
7:15 in kennel to rest
8:30 out potty
8:45 in house to play and train
9:05 out potty
9:15 in house to play and train- this helps tire out your puppy
9:45 out potty
10:00 in kennel to rest
10:45 out potty
11:00 in kennel for night
START ALL OVER AGAIN!
If you total the amount of time they spend in the house playing and training it will
come to 4hrs. This should be the schedule plan for someone who stays home, of
course altered to what your day looks like and should be flexible to some degree
as things do come up. Also with nicer weather, you can give your puppy more time
outside. Also if you total the amount of time spent outside, you should come up
with 4 1/2 hrs. So as you can see, my puppies do not spend their lives in their
kennel. Again this is just while the puppy is young and needs you to watch them
constantly. Don't forget that a 9 week old puppy tires quickly also and still needs
lots of rest. I like to give a longer rest period in the afternoon so I can actually
get my housework done also. LOL
I feed all of my dogs in their kennels. Again I have been asked why I do this.
First I do it so that my dogs know that no one, dogs and human alike, are not going
to bother them. It prevents your child from walking over and bothering their
food and chance getting bit. Would you like someone bothering you while you
were trying to eat? It also allows me to know who is eating how much. It gives
me better control over the amount each gets it. It should help you adjust their
food to their weight needs. It also eliminates the problem of your puppy finishing
it's food to wonder off and go potty somewhere. Remember the rules of potty
needs: Puppies need to go out, after eating, drinking, playing, and waking up from
sleep. Do you get my schedule now! Another reason for feeding in the kennel is it
will make your puppy love it's kennel that much more.
Dogs are denning animals by nature and they love a place were they feel safe to
sleep. My adult dogs will sometimes go and crawl in their kennels to sleep if the
don't want to be bothered. This gives them their own space. My dogs also know
which kennel is theirs as well. When it is feeding time, they all bolt for their own
kennel as long as it is always in the same space. They get really confused if they
are changed up so try not to do this to them.
Well I hope this helps you see why and how to use your kennel properly. As your
dog grows, make sure you increase their time out of their kennel. This can also
be adjusted as your puppy becomes trustworthy in your home as far as potty
training and chewing goes.
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