Mini Dachshund Puppy Does Cutest Little Run in Anticipation of Getting in His Crate
There's not much more people look forward to than climbing into their cozy beds at night. Truffle is a long-haired mini-Dachshund puppy, and to say that he loves going to bed would be an understatement. He literally does a little happy dance when he gets to go to bed!
Truffle's humans shared a video in mid-April of just how cute it is when Truffle learns that it's bedtime. Dad asks if he wants to go to bed, and he gets so excited! Watch his adorable little run and how happy he is to get in his crate!
Talk about crate training success! There's no doubt about it, Truffle absolutely loves his crate! People had a lot to say about the video and left more than 1,500 comments. @livvyislivin shared, "Yesss finally a proper video showing how good crate training is. It’s like their bedroom and safe space!" @realdoxieluv wasn't wrong when she said, "He too cute to sleep alone!" @Ryctre said, "I crate trained my dog and he still loves his crate but no way I'm not cuddling up with him at bedtime. That's the whole reason he's here!"
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Tips for Crate Training Success
Some dog owners swear by crate training puppies. Our first dogs were West Highland Terriers who never had their own crates (we didn't even own a crate!) but we recently adopted a rescued puppy and we crate trained her. She doesn't mind getting in it to sleep at night, but she would prefer not to be in it during the day.
There are pros and cons for crate training, but if you decide crate training is worth a shot, be ready for some bumps along the way. Start as early as possible, the first day you bring the puppy home. You can tell them to go into the crate with whatever cue words you'll be using, 'crate time' or something that doesn't sound like a punishment. Use a cheerful, neutral voice so they don't see it as a punishment. We always say, "Ready to get in your bed?!" They may be hesitant at first, but by placing treats or a toy in there, they'll eventually venture in to check it out. Keep the door open throughout the day and allow them to get used to it. Reward and praise them for going in on their own.
You can also have playtime using the crate. Throw a ball in for them to fetch and bring back to you. The first few times we tried to get our puppy to go in we broke treats into smaller pieces and hid them throughout the blankets. Prop the door open so it doesn't accidentally close, leaving them feeling like you trapped them in there. In time, they'll start spending time in the crate on their own...make sure you reward them for it.
The American Kennel Club says that it can take up to six months for your pup to be completely crate trained, so patience and consistency is key. You'll be glad you did it in the long run.
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