Your dog wants to please you with his behavior, but he needs help figuring out what that behavior is. The television remote has all the functionality needed to control your television, but the human hand is needed to actually manipulate it. Your canine buddy is already equipped with the intelligence he needs to be well-trained. He just needs a masterful hand to show him the ropes.
Use small steps when training a dog or pup to get into a crate, so that they can become familiar with it. After they become used to each individual step and do not mind going inside the crate, try shutting the door and giving them treats with the door closed. Use small increments of time, and build them up as your puppy or dog becomes more relaxed with the process. If the dog becomes overwhelmed, it means that you are moving too quickly for them.
Feeding Schedule
Your dog’s diet plays a huge role in their training and establishing a definitive feeding routine is important. Teaching your dog to realize that when you place its food bowl down, it will be removed within 10-15 minutes, will help it understand that there is a feeding schedule to stick to. Your dog will soon become accustomed to his feeding schedule and eat quickly.
You will have to repeat commands several times before your dog learns it. You might have to keep repeating something to a dog as much as fifty times for it to ‘click’. Keep trying, your dog will pick it up.
Select an appropriately sized crate to foster solid crate training results. Do not forget that all puppies will grow up. Find a crate big enough for your adult dog. The crate should be big enough for the dog to turn and lie down comfortably without feeling cramped.
Once you have worked with your dog and taught him what you want him to know, you just need to practice these skills. Your dog will enjoy making you happy and seeing your reaction.