Me and my wife are getting a 6 week old puppy next weekend. We are going to crate train the dog right away. Which would be better to use? The wire crate or a carrier? Or would it not matter?? We know you need to have the crate/carrier about the size of the dog, so it doesnt pee on the one size and sleep on the other.
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what exactly are you going to train it to do?.....i cant imagine what you would need a crate for.....puppies are babies much like humans and you have to train them with patience and repetition.....would you stick a baby in a crate to "train" it?.....i don't know about this....i don't understand it and i definitely don't like it
We've always used the crates. They have more air circulation to them and usually easier to clean. Sometimes the crates can get a little warm.
First off, 6 weeks is too young to separate a puppy from his mother and litter mates. The dog will be denied of valuable social skill learning, including bit inhibition (this is what keeps puppies from biting too hard when they play with other dogs and humans).
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It varies from dog to dog. Some dogs like being able to see all of the surroundings, while others are comforted by the darkness and seclusion. I'd get the wire cage and cover it with a blanket on 3 sides if the dog ends up wanting more of a den atmosphere.
i used a box crate, those wire cages are lame and it will start to feel more like a home to your dog when you put some of his toys and blankets in it. chances are you will spend a few nights listening to your puppy cry and whine but once it learns that the box is his house, he will feel safe in it. The Cyberdog USA - Pet Dream Cratewear::
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crate... it feels more like their den... or their special place. just dont use it for punishment
it depends on how big your dog is going to get. If its a relatively small dog then a carrier would work just fine. It helps out when taking the dog to the vet and such. But either will work. Just remember that the crate/carrier has to be big enough for your dog to turn around in and lay down comfortably. Other that that it's up to you.
We have two dogs, both had wire crates. One is a black lab, the other is a german shepherd mix. Now they are old enough to roam a bedroom while we're not at home.
First of all, congrats on your new puppy!
A wire crate is best. That way they will better be able to see out and watch you as you go about your day. Also, the air will circulate better.
But, perhaps the best thing is all puppies chew, and a carrier is made of material not ideal for a dogs stomach, and you don't need problems like that. So, a wire crate is the best all around training 'ground' for you and your puppy.
Good luck, and I hope you and your new puppy will share many happy and healthy years together.
The dog needs to be comfortable with what you use. If you intend to use crates as he gets older then use them right away. They need to feel secure so don't ever use the crate as punishment.
it depends on how big the pup will be so u might want to get one that he will grow into so u don't have to replace it later on. i have a wire pen that i keep in the living room for my border collie when i go out since she is destructive and will destroy the house even though she has my 2 other dogs for company.i keep the door open all the time and she will go in and out for naps and quiet times and i point to it when i leave and she goes in so i can lock the door. i keep soft blankets and toys and she gets her treats or raw hide to keep her buzy for a little while until i return and let her out.my husky used it when he was young and now the b c is in it since she hates for me to leave her.u can try a small carrier for now and if he doen't get to big he can continue to have his own comfort spot.at first they will pee and have a few accidents until they can hold their bladders and bowels which can take up to 5 mths so place a towel or something that can be removed and washed every few days to keep it fresh until he is trained.keep the door open so he can go in and out and put his treats and toys in it so he can enjoy the crate and know it is where he can have his own quiet times. make sure there is enough room to stand and move around as he grows. good luck
The first one is better because it has the divider. That way you can buy just 1 crate that's going to fit the dog as an adult, but you use the divider when the puppy is small to make the crate small for crate training.
However, a 6 week old puppy is a minimum of 2 weeks too young to be leaving its mom and litter mates. Those extra weeks are crucial to a puppy's social development and learning things like bite inhibition. No reputable breeder would ever consider allowing a puppy to leave before 8 weeks minimum. Please reconsider. This puppy is much too young.
i found that crate training can be dificult cause animals get excited when they see someone or thing that interestes them i use a crate and i have to put a blanket over the crate so my dog is calm dogs are like a lot of other animals when you cover there eyes it calms them down and it seems like the seem to listen after the whole crate situation a pet carrier is to keep a dog calm when transporting him crate are for at home disapline or when you are leaving and the animal can go and you dont want them to destroy your house
I would use whatever the breeder is currently using.
You should not be getting a 6 week old puppy. That is to young. The pup is going to miss out on 2 important weeks of socializing with his/her siblings. I would reconsider the breeder.
what has the breeder introduced them too?
i prefer the wire crates....
I've found that the wire ones work better. Both of my dogs hated the plastic carriers but when I got the wire crates it was a complete 180. I think it's because they can still see everything and its not so dark but they still have their little space. If your dog is going to be big get a big crate with a divider and it will grow with the puppy.
Depends on the type of dog. Most portable carriers aren't big enough for large breeds. I bought an "adjustable" wire crate. It came with a gate you could attach in the middle to keep it small while they're little and then you make it bigger until they're full grown. The wire crate is less restricting, and keeps them more engaged with the family. The dog will be more likely to go in on his own if he doesn't feel closed off.
it doesn't really matter. a wire one with a removable tray is easier to clean and if the dog is going to get a lot bigger you can buy the size you will need for an adult and get a divider.
It depends on the dog.
If it is a chewer and an escape artist, you may have to go with wire. The plastic ones are less draughty and give the dog more of a "den" to shelter in.
If the dog is likely to grow big, then go for wire, as you can get larger wire cages than you can plastic crates.
If you can, and the breeder allows it, please do leave the pup with its mother and litter mates for another two weeks. It will be a much healthier and better pup for the extra two weeks of lessons it will have received.
When crate training never put the dog in the crate for an extended period of time. Introduce them slowly and gradually increase the time. You wan them to see the place as a good thing and not something to just get rid of them in.
When purchasing a crate you should take into consideration what type of dog you are getting. How big will it be as an adult?? Are you planning on traveling with your new pet. If so, then the second crate is what you will need. Airline approved. May I suggest you purchase this at Wal-Mart. You can get the same thing but a lot cheaper. I would also consider re-thinking the purchase of your puppy or tell the breeder that you want to wait until the puppy is at least 8 weeks old. Make sure they have given first vaccinations as well as worming. I breed Cavaliers and I do not let them go until they are 9 weeks old. Even though their mother weans them about four weeks they still need to be in their pack atmosphere. I also work on potty training, and socialization from about 5 weeks old. This way their transition to their new home is as easy for them as it is for you.
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Which is best for crate trainging a dog? Crate or Carrier?