Crate Training your Puppy

A good night’s sleep changes everything

One of the first questions new puppy owners ask is:

“How do I get my puppy to settle at night?”

The answer isn’t simply buying a crate.

It’s helping your puppy see the crate as a safe, comfortable place where they can relax and sleep peacefully.

When introduced correctly, a crate can become one of the most valuable pieces of puppy training equipment you’ll ever own. It helps your puppy learn to settle, gives them a place to rest when life gets busy and, most importantly, helps everyone get a better night’s sleep.

This guide combines over 16 years of practical puppy training experience with our easy-to-follow infographic and free crate training checklist to help you get your puppy off to the best possible start.

The NDTA Crate Training Guide

Click here to download the guide.

Download the Crate Training Checklist

Click here to download your free checklist

One Mistake That Causes More Problems Than Any Other

One of the biggest mistakes puppy owners make is only closing the crate door when they leave the puppy alone. Very quickly, the puppy learns that a closed crate door predicts being left on their own, which can make settling much harder. Instead, help your puppy experience the crate with the door closed while you’re still nearby, gradually building confidence over time.

If you need to book your puppy training, join us for positive, fun puppy training classes in Hedge End, near Southampton.

Not close enough to come to us? Check out our online puppy training programme.