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Puppy Crate Training in Utah County, UT

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Puppy Crate Training in Utah County, UT

Crate training for puppies helps your dog develop a sense of security. Crates appeal to a dog’s natural instincts, offering them a safe, familiar area to relax and retreat when needed.

Crate training also plays a key role in housebreaking. Once a puppy learns that their crate is a safe place, or 'den', they will instinctively want to keep this area clean. During house breaking, keeping your puppy inside the crate dramatically reduces accidents. Keep eyes and ears open to your puppy's bathroom signals and quickly bring him or her outside. This will help your puppy learn that outside is the place to go, not inside.

At Dog Training Elite, we offer expert puppy crate training in Utah County, UT to help guide you through the process. Our trainers work with you to help your puppy become comfortable with their crate and use it as a positive training tool.

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Crate Training Tips

Crate training is a valuable tool when done correctly, but it's important to follow best practices to ensure your dog remains comfortable and secure. Here are a few tips to help you make the most of crate training.

Avoid leaving your dog in the crate for more than two hours at a time to prevent discomfort and ensure they don’t associate the crate with confinement.
If you’re away for long periods, consider leaving your puppy with a friend or in a safe area where they have more room to move.
Choose a crate that fits your puppy’s size, or use an adjustable crate to accommodate their growth and ensure ongoing comfort.
Leave the crate door open when possible so your dog can enter and exit freely, helping them feel more at ease with the space.
Add a soft bed, blankets, and toys to make the crate a cozy, inviting space your puppy will enjoy spending time in.
Never use the crate for punishment—this can create fear and negative associations with the crate instead of security.
A puppy looking up at its owner during crate training in Utah County, UT with DTE.

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Crate training can also improve other aspects of your pet's life. A dog that is used to a crate will feel more comfortable when traveling and have a safe place to retreat during thunderstorms or noisy guests. At Dog Training Elite, we believe that crate training can enhance the lives of both dog and owner when done properly.

Additional benefits of crate training include:

  • General Safety: Having your pup in their crate allows them to be alone while you are unable to watch them. Whether you are busy at home or out of the house, a crate trained puppy can give you peace of mind that your pup is safe and secure.
  • Effective Evacuation: In emergencies, crate training can save your dog’s life as a quick, low-stress way to evacuate.
  • Calmer Vet Visits: Should your pup be required to stay overnight at the vet’s, they will experience less stress and put up little resistance in their cage if they have been crate trained.

Crate training young, starting at about 8 weeks, is the best option for most pups and their owners. Keep in mind, though, that puppies under the age of 6 months should not be confined to their crate for more than three or four hours at a time. Allowing them to stay in the crate for too long will lead to a messy space, as young puppies are unable to control their bladders or bowels for extended periods. This also applies to adult dogs who are being housetrained.

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Crate training helps puppies feel secure by providing them with a safe and comfortable space of their own. It also speeds up housebreaking, reduces accidents, and prepares your puppy for situations like vet visits or travel. When done right, crate training fosters a sense of security and builds healthy routines.

At Dog Training Elite Utah County, we’re here to support you and your puppy throughout the crate training process. Contact us today for a free consultation and take the first step toward a well-trained and happy pup!

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  • Lisa Martinez
    Jun. 4, 2025
    Deidre was so kind and respectful. She patiently answered all of our questions and explained the training process thoroughly. Communication with Dog Training Elite has exceeded all expectations!
  • Chad Killian
    Jun. 3, 2025
    Deidre came over to evaluate my dog, Zieva, and I was incredibly impressed. She was awesome—professional, informative, and clearly passionate about what she does. She walked me through the training program and all the plans they offer in a way that was easy to understand and encouraging. What really stood out to me was her empathy—Deidre has personal experience with PTSD, which helped her truly understand the type of support I’m looking for in a service dog. That connection and insight meant a lot to me. I'm looking forward to working with her!
  • Andrew Howard
    Apr. 21, 2025
    Meagan is the dog whisperer! She has great advice and awesome technique!
  • Abby Staker
    May. 24, 2025
    They have been amazing so far. The consultation was such a good experience, and all of our interactions have been so positive!
  • Audra Yankton
    May. 22, 2025
    Deidre and Meagan are absolutely fantastic at what they do! We started training with a 12 week old puppy and were just beside ourselves - she was having constant accidents in the house and we had no idea what we were doing. We even had the puppy in diapers! We called Dog Training Elite and they got us in the schedule right away! Our dog, although still young, doesn’t have accidents anymore (no more diapers - yay!!) and has even learned a few commands that are just a bonus for us. We couldn’t be happier with what we got in the puppy training package! If you’re considering doing training, I’d say go for it, there’s no way you will regret having a well-behaved dog and that’s exactly what you will get. Thank you for everything!! 😊
  • Brandy Armstrong
    May. 20, 2025
    Dog Training Elite has been *incredible*! We adopted are doggie 2 months ago and I cannot believe the success we have had in just the 3-4 training sessions we have had with Deidre. On top of that, the personalized support I receive throughout the week when I have questions or need moral support has been invaluable. I highly, highly recommend them!
  • Shayne Nelson
    May. 17, 2025
    Amazing customer service and confidence! Very knowledgeable
  • William Provence
    Jan. 9, 2025
    She was awesome.
  • Erlyn M.
    May. 10, 2025
    Diedre was so personable. She is clearly expert at what she does. So clearing her explanations. So easy to relate too. Just wonderful
  • Jason Yates
    Apr. 30, 2025
    Meagan was so awesome. Great experience and she answered all of our questions. Very easy to work with
  • Alysha Breyer
    Apr. 15, 2025
    I loved how Deidre Wilson gave advice on how to correct behavior. I will use that advice to correct behavior.
  • Betina Workman
    Apr. 12, 2025
    Introduction interview was amazing, My young dog responded to cues almost immediately and became much calmer. I’m excited to move forward with the training process
  • Erica Bowman
    Apr. 3, 2025
    In one session we are feeling more confident about handling and redirecting some of our puppy’s negative behaviors. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
  • Cindi Ellis
    Apr. 1, 2025
    I am so happy with Dog Training Elite!! I was hesitant to spend the money, but cared about my dog getting over his anxiety issues, IF possible. I wasn't sure we could help him. I had already spent quite a bit of money with online courses that didn't work. In a last ditch effort to help my little pup, I did a google search and found Dog Training Elite. I thought about it for a few days before calling. They were very nice and scheduled a visit that day. Deidre came out and spent some time with us and assessed my dog and explained everything thoroughly. Their payment plan made it doable for me and I scheduled our training sessions. After only 2 visits, I'm ecstatic with his progress! Deidre is definitely a dog whisperer. I now have so much hope for my sweet dog's future. I HIGHLY recommend Deidre and Dog Training Elite!
  • Michelle Karren
    Mar. 21, 2025
    Deidre is awesome! She has great knowledge and answers any questions we have. She’s excellent with our dog Ziggy and skillfully demonstrates and teaches us how to handle him. Her training has made a big difference in the quality of life with our dog.
  • Ammon Gillins
    Mar. 20, 2025
    Deidre is fantastic! We are putting our second dog through training right now with Dog Training Elite, and we are reminded just how amazing the trainers are. They are so educated and have an answer for every question I have. Worth every penny and more.
  • Amber Broderick
    Mar. 19, 2025
    Deidre was amazing in answering all of the questions we had.
  • Olivia Hernandez
    Feb. 26, 2025
    My first experience was amazing and very informative. All questions were answered and I was really put at ease with how friendly they are.
  • Tiff P
    Feb. 10, 2025
    We met Deira for our first visit. I couldn't be more excited to have her help us!
  • Dustin Taylor
    Jan. 7, 2025
    I highly recommend this company. They are awesome. Deidre is amazing. Looking forward to the future.
  • Lisa Martinez
    Jun. 4, 2025
    Deidre was so kind and respectful. She patiently answered all of our questions and explained the training process thoroughly. Communication with Dog Training Elite has exceeded all expectations!
  • Chad Killian
    Jun. 3, 2025
    Deidre came over to evaluate my dog, Zieva, and I was incredibly impressed. She was awesome—professional, informative, and clearly passionate about what she does. She walked me through the training program and all the plans they offer in a way that was easy to understand and encouraging. What really stood out to me was her empathy—Deidre has personal experience with PTSD, which helped her truly understand the type of support I’m looking for in a service dog. That connection and insight meant a lot to me. I'm looking forward to working with her!
  • Andrew Howard
    Apr. 21, 2025
    Meagan is the dog whisperer! She has great advice and awesome technique!
  • Abby Staker
    May. 24, 2025
    They have been amazing so far. The consultation was such a good experience, and all of our interactions have been so positive!
  • Audra Yankton
    May. 22, 2025
    Deidre and Meagan are absolutely fantastic at what they do! We started training with a 12 week old puppy and were just beside ourselves - she was having constant accidents in the house and we had no idea what we were doing. We even had the puppy in diapers! We called Dog Training Elite and they got us in the schedule right away! Our dog, although still young, doesn’t have accidents anymore (no more diapers - yay!!) and has even learned a few commands that are just a bonus for us. We couldn’t be happier with what we got in the puppy training package! If you’re considering doing training, I’d say go for it, there’s no way you will regret having a well-behaved dog and that’s exactly what you will get. Thank you for everything!! 😊
  • Brandy Armstrong
    May. 20, 2025
    Dog Training Elite has been *incredible*! We adopted are doggie 2 months ago and I cannot believe the success we have had in just the 3-4 training sessions we have had with Deidre. On top of that, the personalized support I receive throughout the week when I have questions or need moral support has been invaluable. I highly, highly recommend them!
  • Shayne Nelson
    May. 17, 2025
    Amazing customer service and confidence! Very knowledgeable
  • William Provence
    Jan. 9, 2025
    She was awesome.
  • Erlyn M.
    May. 10, 2025
    Diedre was so personable. She is clearly expert at what she does. So clearing her explanations. So easy to relate too. Just wonderful
  • Jason Yates
    Apr. 30, 2025
    Meagan was so awesome. Great experience and she answered all of our questions. Very easy to work with
  • Alysha Breyer
    Apr. 15, 2025
    I loved how Deidre Wilson gave advice on how to correct behavior. I will use that advice to correct behavior.
  • Betina Workman
    Apr. 12, 2025
    Introduction interview was amazing, My young dog responded to cues almost immediately and became much calmer. I’m excited to move forward with the training process
  • Erica Bowman
    Apr. 3, 2025
    In one session we are feeling more confident about handling and redirecting some of our puppy’s negative behaviors. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
  • Cindi Ellis
    Apr. 1, 2025
    I am so happy with Dog Training Elite!! I was hesitant to spend the money, but cared about my dog getting over his anxiety issues, IF possible. I wasn't sure we could help him. I had already spent quite a bit of money with online courses that didn't work. In a last ditch effort to help my little pup, I did a google search and found Dog Training Elite. I thought about it for a few days before calling. They were very nice and scheduled a visit that day. Deidre came out and spent some time with us and assessed my dog and explained everything thoroughly. Their payment plan made it doable for me and I scheduled our training sessions. After only 2 visits, I'm ecstatic with his progress! Deidre is definitely a dog whisperer. I now have so much hope for my sweet dog's future. I HIGHLY recommend Deidre and Dog Training Elite!
  • Michelle Karren
    Mar. 21, 2025
    Deidre is awesome! She has great knowledge and answers any questions we have. She’s excellent with our dog Ziggy and skillfully demonstrates and teaches us how to handle him. Her training has made a big difference in the quality of life with our dog.
  • Ammon Gillins
    Mar. 20, 2025
    Deidre is fantastic! We are putting our second dog through training right now with Dog Training Elite, and we are reminded just how amazing the trainers are. They are so educated and have an answer for every question I have. Worth every penny and more.
  • Amber Broderick
    Mar. 19, 2025
    Deidre was amazing in answering all of the questions we had.
  • Olivia Hernandez
    Feb. 26, 2025
    My first experience was amazing and very informative. All questions were answered and I was really put at ease with how friendly they are.
  • Tiff P
    Feb. 10, 2025
    We met Deira for our first visit. I couldn't be more excited to have her help us!
  • Dustin Taylor
    Jan. 7, 2025
    I highly recommend this company. They are awesome. Deidre is amazing. Looking forward to the future.