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Originally Posted by xxweekxx
what size crate do you guys recommend
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Any kind of Kennel Cab or crate should be at least 50% taller than the dog and at least 150% as long. The dog must have enough room to make a full turn without twsiting around too much. Aslo when the animal is crated, you should keep a small fan on the vent openings of the crate to help keep the dog cool; that is the side vetns. Don't blow air directly into the front as that method is ineefective and could dry out the dog's eyes.
5-6 hours is maximum time in a crate as they dog will have to urinate and holding on for a dog can induce long-term kidney damage. You should make certain that the dog has peed and pooped before crating.
You should use the command. "Go in your box!" and then reward with a treat. YOu can lure them into the box using a treat tossed into the box, accompianied by the aforementioned command. The get the door shut fast!
For the first few times, dog will look at you like "WTF?" but will calm down about it an come to regarding the box as its own territoty and be happy to enter.
Sally.