Puppy crate training

[*LabLoverKEB*]

You guys don't know how much I appreicate your help!
Alyssa, thanks for posting those sites- i've got them bookmarked now!

We will be naming her Lucy-don't have a 'middle' name yet!
Also, the next time we are a Petco, we will be buying a few things for the pup: collor, leash, i.d.tag, probably the crate, bed, and a few toys!
Thanks again, I'm SOOOO excited!

[dab_20]

You guys don't know how much I appreicate your help!
Alyssa, thanks for posting those sites- i've got them bookmarked now!

We will be naming her Lucy-don't have a 'middle' name yet!
Also, the next time we are a Petco, we will be buying a few things for the pup: collor, leash, i.d.tag, probably the crate, bed, and a few toys!
Thanks again, I'm SOOOO excited!

I LOVE the name Lucy!! My golden on nintendogs is named Lucy. lol

[*LabLoverKEB*]

Hehehe, lol!
Since there really aren't enough hours in a day... there really isn't enough time do do everything you want!
So, we'll have to go to PetCo tomorrow!

[dab_20]

Hehehe, lol!
Since there really aren't enough hours in a day... there really isn't enough time do do everything you want!
So, we'll have to go to PetCo tomorrow!

Never does seem like there's enough time. I think going shopping for my dogs is more fun then going shopping for myself! My friends think I'm nuts.

BTW This is the crate I got Sam.
http://www.petsmart.com/global/produ...N=2035804&Ne=2

Also, make sure you don't keep the collar on, Sam got hooked by the collar and hung himself one time.

[*LabLoverKEB*]

Ok, sorry to confuse you all! We actually did end up going to PetCo today!
We got her a little hunter green collar, a red kong, a booda bimples bone, and a housetraining book! Oh, yeah, and my dad wanted this balck Labby coffe cup, so he got it!
Gosh, I'm so freaking excited!!!
Dab_20, oh, gosh... I've heard horror stories about how people leave the collar on dogs, and they end up really injuring themselves! I've also heard stories about people leaving their dogs tied up on decks, (with a choke collar on) and the dogs jumping over the deck, and end up strangling themsleves to death!

[Alysser]

Aw, what a pretty name. And no problem. I hope those crates are good. I would actually recommend the one with two doors. It's a faster way to get the dog out "just in case". One example, I come to steal lil' Lucy lol.

[labmomma]

Both of my Labs are crate trained and they love their little private dens. At night, when I call them in for bed they automatically go to their crate and wait for their "good night" treat. I wish my crates had two doors to make it easier to rearrange if I want to.
Your book on house training should have a section on crate training as does "http://www.inch.com/~dogs/cratetraining.html", a website with real good information.
Good luck with your new puppy,
Donna