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All dogs have a natural tendency to seek out the comfort and security of a den. Providing your puppy or dog with an indoor kennel will satisfy their need for a safe, den-like enclosure. In addition to being an ideal housebreaking tool, it can reduce separation anxiety, prevent destructive behavior, and keep a puppy away from dangerous household chemicals and electrical wires.

It usually only takes 2 to 3 weeks of working with a crate for a puppy to be successfully crate trained. Once a dog is crate trained, the crate can be left open all the time; your dog will continue to use it as his or her own private refuge.

Choose the right size

Follow these simple guidelines when choosing a crate size:

• Small crates fit toy breeds.
• Medium crates fit beagles, terriers, etc.
• Large crates fit Airedales, small Labradors, etc.
• Large crates fit Golden Retrievers, Irish Setters, etc.

Be sure to choose a crate that provides enough room for your dog to turn around and lie down comfortably.