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Guest Post: Should You Crate A Husky?

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Should You Crate A Husky?

Huskies are some of the best dogs out there, and even though they are highly trainable, the question still stands. Should you crate a Husky? The short answer- yes, at least during times when they’re left unattended with nothing to do. 

As they are part of the working dog group, they need to have near constant activity in order to be content and non-destructive. 

Sometimes people see crates training as something bad, but it doesn’t have to be. It’s the perfect way to make sure that your pup won’t destroy everything in his way while you’re gone and of course, won’t get hurt.

A crate can be the best option, especially if you start training him from the start. Puppies learn from a very young age that they shouldn’t soil their sleeping areas. This means that crating your pup from a young age will help both of you set a schedule.

In order for crating to work, your Husky needs to understand that he is perfectly safe and loved there, so make sure he doesn’t get scared in the process. 

There are a few steps you need to follow to make it work, starting with choosing the right dog crate for a husky. Let’s take a look at the process.  

How To Crate Your Husky

1. Make sure the crate is big enough

Huskies are relatively big dogs and the crate should be large enough for him to be able to stand up comfortably. Additionally, he needs to have space to bring his favorite toy and a water bowl in there, especially if he’ll be spending a lot of time in the crate during the day. 

2. Put his bed in there

As I said, your dog’s crate needs to be his little home. Make sure his bed along with his favorite blanket is in there and he’s perfectly comfortable. Keep in mind that Huskies do better in colder environments and may not appreciate fluffy bedding on a hot day. 

3. Take it slow

It’s important to give your dog time to adapt to standing in the crate. Of course, he may not want to hear about it at first, so you need to make him understand that nothing bad happens there. Keep in mind that Huskies are very vocal dogs, and may try to convince you to let them out by whining. Don’t make a big thing out of it, as any inappropriate response form you may make him understand that the crate is not good. 

Start by placing treats inside the crate and allow him to go and get them. By doing so, he will get used to being in the crate. After a while, you can start closing the door and letting him stay there for short periods of time. 

4. Praise him with a long walk

After a few hours of staying in the crate, it would be an amazing idea to take your dog out for a long walk and make him happy again. Huskies have a lot of energy, so you need to make sure that energy is consumed at the end of the day.

After you come back home, allow him to stay out of the crate for 10-15 minutes if you can’t supervise him. If you crate him immediately, he may start associating walks with the crate and may not want to go out again. 

In conclusion, crating a Husky can be a great idea, as long as you keep his best interests in mind. 

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