Hi
I am getting a JRT soon and i need to know what i should get!
You should only crate a dog for 3 hours a day- any more is not healthy for them, they will get aggresive, you put your self inside a crate and see how long you like it.
If you do not have a safe yard for the animal, a warm home, shade, and water- do not get it/
remember a dog needs to be walked everyday!!!!! and you might want to get some training books or dvds to train your puppy.
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January 27th, 2009 at 9:49 am
I'd get the device that looks like a six-sided wire cage; whatever you call it. Some use the term crate, others pen, kennel, cage, etc.
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January 27th, 2009 at 10:19 am
Both cause the play pen is put side for playing in and te kennel is inside for the dog to sleep in.
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January 27th, 2009 at 10:24 am
I would go with the crate. This way you have something to transport your dog in, if ever needed.
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January 27th, 2009 at 10:38 am
I prefer the crate, but either would be acceptable. If you are working all day, the play pen might give the puppy a little more room than the crate, you could have an eating sleeping area and an area for a litter box potty method.
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January 27th, 2009 at 11:23 am
You should only crate a dog for 3 hours a day- any more is not healthy for them, they will get aggresive, you put your self inside a crate and see how long you like it.
If you do not have a safe yard for the animal, a warm home, shade, and water- do not get it/
remember a dog needs to be walked everyday!!!!! and you might want to get some training books or dvds to train your puppy.
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January 27th, 2009 at 11:41 am
Crate training for dogs is a must. The crate is a good way to keep your puppy from running around the house finding things to chew up in the middle of the night or when you may be away during the day. They offer the pup a dark, enclosed space resemble a den and that gives them some security. Confining the dog in the crate can also aid with house breaking because animals will not soil their immediate area if they can possibly help it. You can either watch him closely after he eats and then take him outside until he does his business. If you cannot watch him that closely, There are numerous articles on crate training and the use of crates with dogs online. Just Google 'Crate Training' or 'Dog Training crate training' and you'll find what you need.
Some individuals will cage or crate a dog the same way a parent or teacher may send a child to a specific area for a 'time-out'. When you release the pup you will find him in a good frame of mind for training because he will be all the more happy and eager to please you.
You should ALWAYS use a crate when you transport your dog in the car. It will keep him from getting under your pedals or on you lap while driving and it is far more secure than a typical car-restraint strap that can cut into him.
When shopping for your crate, look for one that is airline approved. You may want to take him on holiday with you sometime. It needs to be large enough for a fully-grown JR to stand, sit, lay comfortably, and turn around in. My dogs have 2 crates each, one for travelling in the car or flying in, and the other is much larger and stays in their room of the house. I like the larger crates because allow the dog room to play and amuse himself for longer periods of time eventhough someone always sees to them in the middle of the work day.
Puppy playpens are good because you can either put him into the pen to keep him from underfoot but yet will hopefully be large enough for him to actually play in. You can also open the pen up and use it to partition off a room or part of a room for him. A warning about using your puppy playpen outdoors: Terriers are avid digger and Jack Russels are among the best. Never leave your pup alone outside even in the playpen or he may end up out of the pen and in the neighbor's yard!
The crate and playpen are mutually exclusive. I use both myself.
You can find used crates and playpens online and in the newspaper classified adds. I just took my used giant crates to the car wash to give them a preliminary cleaning then used 'Scrubbing Bubbles' and a stiff brush to disinfect them before bringing them inside and introducing the 'kids' to them.
For the warmer months, get a crate fan for each. You can find these online or locally. They range from basic to quite sophisticated. Be sure to consider local laws regarding leaving pets unattended in cars. Some areas absolutely forbid it regardless of time of year, others will state which months. These are good laws in areas of extreme temperatures but can be unreasonable during early spring or late autumn when the temperature in the crate may be less that the temperature in your own house. But do your research and get fans anyway because you may be driving somewhere and the air conditioning may not be getting into the crate. The fans are battery operated and well worth the money.
Have fun with your puppy! JRs are among my favourite breeds.
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