Dog Trainer Shares the 4 Signs Your Dog Is Ready to Leave the Crate
Summary
A dog trainer explains four signs that show when a dog is ready to stop using a crate. These include being fully potty trained, knowing what is okay to chew, staying calm when home alone, and handling freedom inside the house with little trouble.Key Facts
- Dogs should be reliably potty trained, meaning they know when and where to relieve themselves and can hold it appropriately.
- Dogs need to understand which items they can chew and which they should avoid, showing low destructive behavior.
- A dog must be calm and not distressed when left alone at home before leaving the crate.
- Owners should gradually increase the time a dog spends out of the crate, starting with short periods.
- Dogs should be able to roam freely at home with minimal supervision and few corrections.
- Most dogs are ready to be trusted outside the crate between six and twelve months of age.
- Continued crate training is beneficial, even after a dog stops sleeping in the crate regularly.
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