Owning a dog is both a joy and a responsibility. Boston Terrier training is made easier because of the breeds’ intelligence and temperament. While any age dog is capable of learning, younger dogs seem to frequently learn most quickly. Proper puppy training can help your terrier have a happy, well behaved life.

Dogs are like people in many ways. One of those ways is in wanting to have a special place of their own. This natural instinct in a dog is called denning. For a child or teenager, it may be their bedroom. For your dog, the crate can become their special place, or den. Which crate is right for your Boston Terrier Training and how do you train your terrier to use it?

For starters, the dog has to have the correct size crate for his size. The crate needs to be large enough for the dog to stretch and comfortably lie in. Too big is okay. Too small isn’t.

Next, the owner needs to create a comfortable interior inside the crate. This is done by using soft materials like old towels, pieces of blanket or a small dog bed. Covering and padding the hard interior of the crate is the general idea.

After the bedding is inside the appropriate size crate, it’s ready for the dog. How the dog is introduced to the crate is very important. It is very important that the owner is patient. Dogs want to please their owners. They just need to be shown what to do. Patience may be the most important part of Boston Terrier Training. It’s even more important when puppy training.

Begin by sitting by the entrance to the crate. Place a treat inside the crate. When the puppy goes into the crate, leave the door open. The dog needs to begin to think of the crate as a friendly inviting place, not a place of confinement. As the dog becomes familiar with going in and out of the crate, begin using a command word. Commonly used words are "enter", "crate", and "kennel".

As the dog begins to hear the command word then enter the crate, be sure to praise him. He’ll then begin to associate the command word with entering the crate. Don’t comment when the dog leaves the crate. Exiting the crate should be matter of fact, not a big deal.

The next step is to put a chew toy in the crate, give the command word and then close the door after the dog enters. Leave the door closed for several minutes. After a few minutes, open the door and call the dog. Praise the dog when he comes to you.

At this point, the dog should begin to realize that the crate is a good place to be. They have their own special place with bedding and a chew toy. To make it even better, they know that they’re pleasing their owner.

A big consideration is where to put the crate. Dogs are social creatures. Locate the crate so that the dog can watch the activity in the house without feeling underfoot.

The correct approach to the crate can be a very productive part of Boston Terrier Training.