Table of Contents
Introduction. About This Book.
Conventions Used in This Book.
Foolish Assumptions.
Icons Used in This Book.
Where to Go from Here.
Chapter 1: Crating and Kenneling Basics.
What You Need to Crate-Train.
The Benefits of Crate-Training.
A Whirlwind Tour through the Positive Training Method.
Chapter 2: Choosing the Crate and Get ting It Ready.
Picking the Right Type of Crate.
Sizing Up the Situation for Your Dog.
Readying Your Dog’s Home within a Home.
Chapter 3: A Step-by-Step Guide to Successfully Crate-Training Your Dog.
Crate Training, Easy as 1-2-3.
Solving Common Crate-Training Problems.
It's 11 O'Clock: Do You Know Where
Your Dog Is?
Timely Matters: Be Reasonable!
Chapter 4: Using the Crate to House-Train Your Dog.
House-Training Basics.
Take into Account the Training Your Dog Has Already Had.
Outdoor Training for Your Puppy.
Outdoor Training for Adult Dogs.
Indoor Training for Your Dog.
Avoiding Problems and Responding to Mistakes.
