A well-set-up crate can make all the difference for your dog. 🐶
These 4 must-haves help create a crate that’s comfortable, safe, and easy to maintain:
✔️ Properly sized crate
✔️ Durable crate tray
✔️ Comfortable bedding
✔️ Safe chew toy
Does your dog’s crate have all four?
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Crate training can feel like a bit of a battle at first, but it’s honestly one of the best gifts you can give your dog (and your own peace of mind).
In this video, Christine breaks down how to make the crate a happy, safe space rather than a “time-out” zone. It’s all about building that positive association so they actually want to chill in there.
Christine’s Top Tips:
• Make it cozy: Add their favorite bed or a shirt that smells like you.
• High-value rewards: Feed them meals or special treats inside the crate so they associate it with the “good stuff.”
• Slow and steady: Start with short increments while you’re still in the room before building up to longer stretches.
• Never use it as punishment: We want them to feel secure, not stuck.
Consistency is key here! It won’t happen overnight, but stick with it and you’ll have a pup who loves their little den.
What’s your biggest struggle with crate training right now? Let us know in the comments! 👇
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🐾 If You Have To Lock Your Dog In A Box To Own Them — Should You Really Have A Dog?
I know. I know. But hear me out before you come for me in the comments 👇
Crate boxes have been normalized in pet ownership and honestly... I’m conflicted. 😤
Here’s what I can’t get past —
👉 These animals feel emotions just like we do
👉 Some of these crates are tiny for the size of the dog
👉 We call it “training” but sometimes it looks a lot like punishment
👉 And if you need a box to manage your pet... was a pet the right choice?
Now I’m not saying every person who uses a crate is wrong —
But I AM saying we need to ask ourselves harder questions. 💔
Because if that dog could talk...
What would they say about living in a box? 🐶
Is it training or is it containment?
Is it necessary or is it convenient?
And most importantly — does that dog deserve a home with more space and more freedom? 🔥
Drop your thoughts below 👇 because I genuinely want to hear both sides of this one.
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Crate training is one of the most valuable skills you can teach your dog—when done correctly.
A properly crate-trained dog learns to view their crate as a safe space: a place to rest, relax, and decompress. When done right, crate training isn’t about confinement—it’s about safety, structure, and giving your dog a space they can truly call their own 🐶
Why crate training matters 👇
1️⃣ Creates structure and routine
Dogs thrive on consistency. A crate helps establish predictable routines for naps, bedtime, and downtime—supporting emotional stability and better behavior.
2️⃣ Promotes safety
Crates keep dogs safe when supervision isn’t possible. Dogs who chew, get into things, or explore too much can accidentally ingest harmful objects. A crate prevents access to dangerous items and protects both your dog and your home.
3️⃣ Essential for puppies 🐾
Crates help puppies: Get the 18–20 hours of sleep they need • Learn to settle and self-soothe • Build bladder control for potty training • Prevent separation anxiety when introduced properly
4️⃣ A useful management tool
Crates can help in everyday situations: • Overexcitement when greeting guests • Post-meal zoomies • Keeping dogs safely separated when needed • Preventing begging during meals
5️⃣ Necessary for real life
Crate comfort is often required for: • Boarding and training programs • Travel • Emergency situations • Injury recovery or post-surgery care
When done correctly, crate training sets your dog up for success—in your home and in the real world 🐾
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**Not sure what size crate your pup needs? Here’s your quick guide! ⬇️🐾
A crate should be cozy, not cramped — and not too roomy either!
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🦴 Turn around ✔️
🦴 Stretch out ✔️
Puppy? Use a divider panel!
📏 Need help choosing the right crate for your dog’s size or breed?
🐶 How to Measure Your Dog for a Crate:
1. Length: Measure from nose to base of tail (not the tip).
2. Height: Measure from floor to the top of the head or ears (whichever is higher when standing).
3. Add 2–4 inches to both measurements for comfort.
📏 Crate size = Dog’s length + 2–4 inches (L), Dog’s height + 2–4 inches (H)
Save this post for measurements and send to anyone who needs this
✨CRATE TRAINING✨
So many people are against crate training, yet they’re happy to leave their dog unsupervised and complain when their dogs are up to no good or end up with an unwanted vet bill! 🤯
The benefits to crate training are endless:
• Keep dogs safe
• Prevents accidents and injuries
• Builds independence
• Encourages good quality rest
• Protects your home
• Reduces stress in new environments
However you can’t just chuck them in and hope they cope especially when introduced as part of a new routine.
Done right, a crate becomes a safe space & a life saver.
Done wrong, it becomes a problem.
The tool isn’t the issue the training is.
If you’d like to crate train your dog but want to do it properly, pop me a DM 🤍
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Crate training isn’t cruel.
It’s clarity.
When introduced properly, a crate becomes a safe, predictable space where your dog can rest, decompress, and reset.
Crate training, anxiety, structure, real-life skills—whatever you’re navigating, you don’t have to figure it out alone.
I still have one opening available in March for private one-on-one training sessions. If you have an anxious dog, need help with crate training, or just want better communication and structure, I’d love to help.
✨ Reach out to grab your spot before it’s filled. 🐾
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