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For a bit of fun I have been doing some agility courses in Delaware, Michigan and at McCann's Training School in Flamboro, Ontario for the past few months. My little friend Tarnation has also been taking up some of my time with my master but he is a nice guy and I still get to ride in the front seat of the truck and get my special snacks from Ronald McDonald's.

Went out with some friends last weekend for a little hunter trial practice in Valens . Me and my little friend Tar had some good slogging through the marsh but had no problem finding those dead ducks they were throwing out for us.

For the real thing we were down in the Port Dover,Ontario for the real thing. Just luv them ducks, and I get to have a real swim too.

Here I am at Dover with a prize:

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Why Should Labrador Puppies Be Crate Trained?

Crate training Labrador puppies prevents a lot of annoying behaviors that small puppies instinctively do. If the puppy is in the crate while the owners are away, it prevents the puppy from chewing on items that they are not supposed to, such as furniture, shoes, paper, and electrical cables. Chewing furniture or personal possessions is one of the biggest problems facing owners of Labrador puppies and the reason why many puppies get returned to the store or dropped off at the local animal shelter.

Another issue that crate training Labrador puppies can correct is the puppy having accidents on the floor while the owner is away during the day. Puppies have a hard time controlling when they relieve themselves, just like small children, and accidents can occur. By crate training the puppy, the owner can ensure that any accidents happen in the crate and not on their carpet or expensive décor rugs.

What Will Be Needed For Crate Training Labrador Puppies?

The equipment needed for crate training Labrador puppies is a surprisingly simple list. All the owner will need is a large crate, a soft blanket, some dog toys, and some doggy treats. By using these items in an effective manner, the owner can have the puppy crate trained in a matter of weeks.

The crate that has been purchased for the puppy should be a large size so that the puppy can grow to full size and still fit inside the crate easily. Changing the crate to larger sizes as the puppy grows will only confuse the dog and require the crate training to be reinforced each time a new crate is purchased. The purpose of crate training Labrador puppies is to make the puppy feel like the crate is the puppy's home and own personal space, much like the bedroom is for humans, so that the puppy will not fight being placed in the crate and will even enjoy the time away from the owners.

The blanket, dog toys, and treats are used to make crate training Labrador puppies easier by providing an incentive for the puppy to enter the crate and stay in the crate for an extended period of time. Puppies love to curl up and sleep on a soft blanket that is their own and will play with the toys in the crate when they become bored. Crate training Labrador puppies is considered complete once the puppy is comfortable with staying in the crate alone for long periods of time.