1. Introduce your puppy to the crate as early as possible.

2. Place the crate in an area of the house where the family spends time. Dogs are social creatures and the crate should be placed in an area where the puppy feels he is still part of the family.

3. Always feed your puppy in his crate. This allows him to associate one of his favorite things with being in his crate.

4. Leave the door of the crate open and any time your puppy chooses to enter the crate on his own, praise him with your voice, treats, or toys. You may bait the crate with some treats to encourage him to enter on his own.

5. The first confinement session should be after a period of play, exercise, and elimination (i.e., when the puppy is ready to take a nap). Place the puppy in its crate with a toy and a treat and close the door. Alternatively, if the puppy lies down to take a nap, move the puppy to the crate for the duration of the nap.

6. Leave the room but remain close enough to hear the puppy. Some degree of distress vocalization is to be expected the first few times the puppy is separated from its family members. Never reward him by letting him out when he cries or whines. Ignore him until the crying stops. Release the puppy when he wakes or if you need to awaken him for feeding, play, or elimination (e.g., prior to your departure).

7. If crying does not subside on its own, a mild interruption may be useful. Any interruption that causes fear or anxiety must be avoided. The interruption should not scare the puppy, merely cause him to pause for a second to listen. During the interruption, you should remain out of sight, so that the puppy does not learn to associate the interruption with your presence. A sharp noise, such as that provided by a shaker can containing a few coins may be used.

8. Prior to bedtime, the puppy should be exercised and allowed to relieve himself. The more he plays during the day, the more he is likely to see his crate as a welcome rest!

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