A crate is an important tool in housebreaking a new dog. It is nothing but a movable bed in the form of a flat basket. Most have soft bedding inside them to make the puppy comfortable. Crating will help your puppy know his own space inside the house. Dogs generally do not like to soil the place they sleep in. Hence they will avoid "accidents" near the crate. Thus crates are a great tool in potty training new puppies.
Most dogs prefer to sleep in den-like spaces. This explains why your puppy crawls under the bed or the table. Positioning the crate in such a space will coax the puppy to use it. If your puppy is in his safe place, he will naturally not have destructive tendencies as seen in puppies who feel insecure in their environment. Puppies get anxious when left alone. They have just been separated from their mother and look at you for security and love. When you are not there, a properly crated puppy turns to his crate for comfort. When introducing your puppy to the crate for the first time, praise him and gently coax him into it. Place the crate next to your bed at night to give the puppy a sense of security.
For him to do this, you have to first let him 'know' his crate. Make the puppy stay in his crate for small periods and then longer periods extending up to a few hours when you are home with him. Do not force him to get inside the crate. You may even have to "bribe" him by putting in some treat. You could even feed your puppy in the crate. Let him know that this is his safe place to rest. Make sure that your puppy has done his job before you put him in the crate. Just like you would with a child, ensure that he empties his bladder before putting him to bed. Smaller puppies have less bladder control and need to urinate frequently. It is advised not to crate puppies below 4 months for over 3 hours at a stretch. At night, older animals can be crated for up to 5 hours.
While buying a crate for your puppy, it is important to buy one that is appropriate for his size. Remember to buy one according to his breed too, so that the crate is neither too big nor too small for him later. If you have bought a bigger crate for your puppy considering his future growth, block one section of the crate so that the puppy does not feel insecure. Always remove the dog's collar before crating so that he can be comfortable. Dogs that have been properly crated will be secure and happy. You can use the crate while traveling or if you need to leave your dog with friends, if you go out of station.
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