dog crate large
dog crate large
Can Akitas and other large dog breeds be crate trained?
I am thinking about getting an Akita, and I’m trying to determine if there are any special obstacles to crate training a dog of that size. Does anyone have experience crate training a 120+ lb dog?
You really really have to shop for personality on a dog like this. Poorly bred Akitas can be aggressive and have severe health problems. Be sure to use a breeder who has done all the appropriate health screenings and whose dogs are “personality plus” type dogs. Someone just breeding simply because they have an AKC dog is NOT the person you want to get a dog from. Your breeder needs to be a member of the national AKC club and follow their codes of ethics, needs to follow the AKC breeding guidelines, and needs to thoroughly screen potential owners. http://www.akitaclub.org/info/breedinfo.html
As far as crate training, sure, most dogs can be crate trained. But, you have to be doing it for the right reasons. Crates are great to help dogs feel secure and to contain them so that they don’t hurt themselves, but crates are not a replacement for being a responsible owner and should NEVER be used as a baby sitter. What I mean by this is that if you are working 8 hours a day and expect to have your dog in the crate for that time, and then to sleep in the crate at night, that’s an inappropriate use of a crate. Crating for 8 hours at a time is not responsible dog ownership. Crates should only be used to supplement, not to take the place of proper care.
Akitas are TRUE working dogs and should not be left home alone all day. They need jobs & tasks to keep them busy. A lonely and underworked Akita is a destructive and possibly an aggressive Akita.
Good luck to you in your search.
Wooden Dog Crates. Why Buy One?
Dog crates, including wooden dog crates, are a great idea. Whilst some maintain that to crate your dog is cruel, there are many reasons why a crate for your dog is a great idea. And wooden dog crates make some of the best.
Why would you want to crate a dog? Well if you think about it there’s good reasons to do so. All dogs are a result of their breeding. They are descended from thousands of years of wild dogs, specifically wolves, and have instincts that are derived from all those generations of wild dogs.
One of the instincts that wild dogs have is to find a den to sleep in. Wolves don’t generally sleep in the open unless forced to, they prefer to find a small den where they are out of the elements, dry and comfortable. A den is the dogs own place, and they sleep and raise their puppies in a den.
What is a dog crate but a dogs den? It’s his own place, his place to sleep, and dogs love having their own place just like you do. It’s good practice to buy your dog his own crate right from the time you get him, and he’ll love it and use it all his life.
So if dog crates are a good idea then why would wooden dog crates be good dog crates?
There are many different materials that can be used in making crates. There are hard and soft ones, and there are crates with open sides, with slats, and totally enclosed sides. Generally you should choose a crate that isn’t too small for your dog, but isn’t too large as well. The dog should fit inside comfortably, but it’s not necessary for him to have lots of space inside. Remember, wild dogs had small dens.
Some dog crates are a bit suffocating, especially in hot weather. They often only have ventilation from the door at the front, the sides are fully enclosed. But if you live somewhere where it gets hot and humid, you need good ventilation. Both for the comfort of your dog and to dissipate any smells.
Wooden dog crates are usually made with wooden slats on the sides, so have plenty of ventilation.
And there are also crates that are made of soft materials. Whilst it might sound nice to give your dog a nice soft place to sleep, they have problems. They can be hard to keep clean, and in the event that your dog spoils his crate, which can happen even with the best trained dog in the wrong circumstances, they are difficult to clean and remove the smell.
A wooden crate is easy to clean, well ventilated and if you really want to give your dog something soft to sleep on put a nice blanket in there for him, and you can then remove his blanket and wash it from time to time.
And wooden dog crates look great too, the best ones are like a piece of furniture.
So if you’re thinking of getting your dog a treat, then treat him to a wooden dog crate. He’ll love it.
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