One the first training exercises you will embark on as the proud owner of a new puppy is housebreaking. A dog crate can cut that time in half when sized correctly. The crate should be large enough for your dog to stretch out, get up, and turn around, but not so large that they can curl up in one corner while leaving three-quarters of the crate empty.

Dogs will not defecate where they sleep or eat and having the right size dog crate is essential for housebreaking. However, do not expect your new puppy to hold his business for eight hours when they first come home. Successful housebreaking still takes time as new puppies will need to relieve themselves every half hour for the first week or two so be prepared.

What a dog crate can do for housebreaking is ensure that they will ask to go outside when the time comes instead of using their dog crate or your carpet. Again, this depends on buying the right size crate. The best investment is a life style dog crate. These dog crates have a moveable panel that allows you to add more space as your new puppy grows.

The next most important factor to remember is that your dog’s crate is never to be used for punishment. A dog crate should be your dog’s sanctuary a place where they can go to get away from loud noise or a house full of guests. By allowing, your dog to use his/her crate, as a safe haven will help reinforce housebreaking.

Training in this way; investing in a dog crate that will grow with your dog and establishing a place of safety will have your dog housebroken in no time. Crate training is the fastest way to achieve success setting up a solid foundation for future training exercises.