You have come here for help on crate training for your puppy. You are especially interested in crate training for your puppy because you do not want a crying, barking puppy to disturb your sleeping family. You can stop reading right now and hope that somehow your puppy will teach itself how to behave while crated day or night. If you realize this is not likely to happen and would like four very good tips on crate training puppies, then keep reading.

1. Shorter training sessions works best with puppies because they have short attention span and are easily distracted. It takes most puppies about 12 months for their bodies and mental functioning to develop to maturity. Some dog breeds need more than a year to reach full maturity.

2. Introduce your puppy to his crate with the door open. Allow the puppy to explore the crate without restriction. Offer any needed reassurance. Talk to your puppy in a light and happy tone. This teaches the puppy that his crate is a good thing.

3. Position treats around the inside of the crate to attract the puppy inside. When the puppy is in the crate for longer periods on its own, begin closing the door for a few minutes at a time. Always speak in a light tone voice with your puppy to convey to them that the crate is a good thing. Gradually increase the time that the puppy is in the crate with the door closed, and your distance away from the crate. Training a puppy to behave in a crate can take only a few days to several weeks depending on your puppy's personality.

4. Provide your puppy with a comfortable mat to lie on in the crate. Place a few toys in the crate as well to keep your puppy occupied. This helps make the puppy feel good and safe while in the crate and prevent the pup from crying or barking while in the crate, which is especially helpful at night when the family wants to sleep.