Age should not be a vexation while crating a dog. Its true that puppy hood is the most convenient time but that is not a must. Its advisable that all dogs should be crated. However, having said that, not all dogs could be.
It might not be a right age to handle an older dog in confined space; if taken the same condition in your situation you would need to gate the baby in the kitchen corner.
Crating an elderly dog has to be done rapidly as they are prone to get Joint stiffness and pain ends up in losing control which these dogs had in their younger years. The training should be done in open cage using treat toys and food as the main motivator.
With constant supervision, the dog is to be made used to the confined space for longer hours. Once we are satisfied with his level of comfort we can close the door, still staying inside, just to make him feel comfortable.
In cases of accidents, clean up and go ahead. If an old dog is in the middle of having an accident, it should be taken to the potty area. It should not be scared or bewildered along the process.
The older dogs can have numerous medical issues that can effect their bladder and bowels as they may constantly have accidents, then you may need to take them to the vet during the house training. You need to take extra care, love, understanding and patience to the older dogs which are being trained. These dogs may need your extra attention regularly.
Patience and understanding plays a key role while crate training a dog, puppy or an adult dog. No matter about the age as and when the dog becomes older it get on harder.
The dogs must be assured of love and care no matter what and that they please us in return. Its a two way process.
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