Crate Training Your Pit Bull Terrier Dog

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Crate Training Your Pit Bull Terrier Dog
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Before crate training your Pit Bull puppy, you'll
need to acquire a crate. There are many types and
variations of crates available for purchase. It
is important to pick the type of crate that will
best suit the needs of both you and your puppy.
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You should also take into consideration the size
of your dog now, and how large he may be when
fully grown to avoid having to purchase more than
one crate. It is also important to remember that
the crate will be his own individual space, and
you want to make it as comfortable as possible so
that your Pit Bull will enjoy his time there.
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Since the puppy will be spending a lot of time in
his crate, you should put several of his favorite
toys and treats in the crate for him. Keep in
mind that any toy you purchase should be large
enough for the dog not to be able to swallow it,
to avoid any injury to your pet. Having toys to
chew own will not only give the dog something to
chew that he cant destroy, but it will help to
prevent boredom while he is in the crate.
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Due to the strength of the Pit Bull, it is
important to purchase tough toys that are made to
last. They tend to really like Kong toys, and
they can be stuffed with treats, which will
usually keep him interested at least for a couple
of hours, or until he gets all the treats. You
can also purchase bones and toys that are
especially made for Pit Bulls, they are tougher
and usually safer for them to have than regular
toys and bones. Regular bones, such as rawhide
bones, can be dangerous for Pit Bulls, because
they are strong enough to chew off bits of bone
and get them lodged in their digestive tract.
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If your Pit Bull will be spending more than two
hours in the crate, it is a good idea to equip it
with a water bottle in case he gets thirsty. Many
pet stores sell the same type of water bottles
that are used for hamsters or gerbils, just in
larger sizes. These tend to work well in the Pit
Bulls crate.
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You should also put some kind of bedding in the
crate to help your Pit Bull puppy be more
comfortable. Old towels or soft blankets
usually suit this purpose very well.
Occasionally Pit Bull puppies will chew
their bedding, if this happens, be sure to
remove all the pieces so that the puppy doesnt
swallow them. If the puppy wets his bedding, just
remove it until the puppy stops using his crate
as a bathroom, then put it back in.
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Since the crate is your Pit Bulls own private
space, it is important not to let children or
visitors play with him while he is in his crate.
He should be left alone to play or rest as he
likes. If someone wants to play with him, he
should be taken out of his crate first. You want
your Pit to like being in his crate, and feel
comfortable spending time there
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