Puppy crate training

[*LabLoverKEB*]

Hello all, as many of you know, my family will be getting a female Golden Retriever puppy in May, (most likely the last two weeks of school)... and my dad says he wants a book on crate training.
If any of you guys have trained/know how to to crate train a puppy, any advice would be greatley appreciated!
Also, any suggestions on where to buy a resonably priced wire crate??

Thanks!!!

[BitsyNaceyDog]

I'm going crate shopping tomorrow for Jake, I'll let you know what I find. I've been using a borrowed crate.

I've crate trained all my dogs and always will. My dogs love their crates. Their crate becomes their "den", their safe place. I feed them in their crates and they sleep in them at night.

[Alysser]

Make the dog feel safe in the crate When he/she goes into the crate praise the dog with treats and goodies. Also, put a favorite toy in the crate and a blanket/towel. They need something warm to cuddle with and feel safe! Good luck and CONGRATS on your pup Sarah.

[dab_20]

I got Sam's crate at petsmart for a reasonable price.

First, never force the puppy into the crate. Let him/her go into it by him/her self, then praise and give a treat. For the first month or two, always feed in the crate, as the puppy will associate the crate with food. I did that with Sam and he loves his crate. When it's time to go in, try to get the pup to walk in by itself and say 'kennel' (or whatever word you want to use). When he/she crys because they want out, ignore her/him until she/he's quiet. Good luck and I can't wait to see pics of the cutie!!

[Roxyluvsme13]

I never crate trained my dogs, so I can't help you there .
Sometimes places online like Drs. Foster and Smith have some wire crates on sale.

[Karen]

Also check craigslist, your local Want Ads - there are often perfectly good used crates available.