Home Dog Training

Home Dog Training – Indoor Containment/Confinement

Home dog training means you’re going to need some decent dog training equipment to make your life easier. Indoor confinement options will help you housebreak your dog, as well as help prevent property damage from inappropriate chewing. You will probably want to crate train your dog when for you’re out of the house and when you’re home but can’t pay attention to what your dog is doing.

Gates can be used in home dog training to both to keep your dog in the same room with you and to keep him out of off-limits areas. Finally, tethers and draglines can help you control your dog by limiting his options and keeping him close to you.

A sturdy crate is your best friend (other than your dog, of course) when home dog training and the easiest way to keep your dog from being destructive. When it comes to housebreaking, a crate is practically an essential. Crates come in a few basic types. The most common are plastic airline crates and wire crates. Which type you choose will depend on your budget, decor, and to some extent, your dog.

If you don’t want to have to buy successively larger crates as your dog gets bigger, get the size that will fit him as an adult. Wire crates usually have panels that can be used to adjust the size of the crate. To determine what size crate to get, figure out how much space your dog needs to stand up, lie down, and turn around, without too much room to spare. If your budget allows, you might consider getting two or three crates, so your dog has a safe place to be in your car or in a second room, like your bedroom at night.

In home training your dog, gates are an easy way to give your dog a little more space without giving him the run of the house. Use gates to control space, keeping your dog in and out of specific areas you designate. Gates come in a wide variety of sizes, functions, and prices. From the simplest, old-fashioned, expandable baby gate you can get at your local box store for around $10, to a more elaborate gate with a door that opens when you step on a lever, there is a size and type to suit practically any need and budget.

If you’re home dog training and have an open floor plan, you may have to get creative with your gating choices. You can easily make custom gates from PVC lattice fence panels available at most major home-improvement stores. The panels come in several sizes, but the 4" x 8" sections are probably the most versatile. Attach them together with cable ties or cut them for a custom fit.

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