“Can I crate a dog over the internet?” is a common question among new dog owners. While a dog can indeed sleep well over night in his own crate, he shouldn’t be crated for more than 12 hours at a time. This too is way too much time alone in just one space.
Most dogs are very social creatures that need continual interaction, activities, exploration and interaction with their owners (or other dogs and humans) in order to thrive. They need to see other people and dogs, and humans and other dogs in their day-to-day lives. If you want to crate train your dog, you must be consistent. Never allow him to live inside of his own “safe haven” for an extended period of time. Puppies rarely do well in this style of crating, so it’s best to stick to this rule if you want to help your puppy to transition into his new life with you.
Some dogs do incredibly well when they are crated, sleeping in their crates for long hours at a time and never once pulling or yelping out of bed. Other dogs, however, don’t do so well. In fact, some dogs develop the very behavior problems that result from living in their crates for extended periods of time. So, can I crate a dog over the internet? The short answer is no, but there are exceptions to these general rules.
Dogs who have been crated for extended periods of time may develop anxiety, boredom, or fear if they are alone for too long. This can lead to chewing, digging, barking, and separation anxiety. In extreme cases, your dog may even become aggressive or self-defeating. If you suspect that your dog is exhibiting these symptoms, it would be best to crate train him before he develops these behaviors. For most dogs, however, the answer is a resounding yes!
So, can I crate a dog over the internet, then, but also over long periods of time? There is really no answer to this question. You will need to experiment with different settings until you find a happy medium for your dog. Keep in mind, though, that the goal of crating your dog is not to housebreak him, but rather to establish a set amount of time where he can be alone without having to worry about getting caught in the act of eliminating. So, don’t set your crate to be a prison cell. Rather, set your crate to be a place where he can go to feel safe and unencumbered.
Some of the most common questions about crates are as follows: Are crates good for training, and how long should they be crated for? Canines have very unique personalities and are very difficult to housebreak, so they can be given short, quick fixes like cloth crates to hold their bladders. These work fine, but they can also be very cruel for dogs that are not used to being crated. Long crates, on the other hand, can be extremely cruel as your dog will try to escape and get away from you while he is in the crate. While some dogs will take to the crating experience, others will resent it and will seek out ways around it, like peeing outside the crate.
One aspect of crate training that many people do not consider is the fact that you are psychologically stimulating your dog when he is crated. For example, if your dog is in a small crate, you are giving him or her a safe place to curl up. This gives the dog something that is predictable and something that it likes. When a dog is crated, it gets a mental cue from its environment that there is a safe spot where it can feel secure and safe. This mental cue is not always immediate, but dogs usually feel this way within five to ten minutes after they are crated. Therefore, by crating your dog for shorter periods of time, you are giving him or her the mental stimulation that will help them form positive habits.
Unfortunately, there are some dogs that will not take to being crated and will growl and act out when you leave them alone. However, there are still ways to reduce this occurrence to help you and your pet bond. Some dogs will even go out of their way to avoid you coming back, which means that you may not even notice that they were even crate trained at all! With Golden Retrievers, being crate trained doesn’t have to mean you leave them alone in the dark.