Bernese Mountain Dogs/Puppy Training

Puppy Training

 * read the Monks of New Skete

Crate Training

 * consistency, consistency, consistency
 * keep the puppy in the crate at all times, even for feeding. She'll likely cry in the first few days, but then settle down.
 * put a blanket around the top of the crate, to give it more of a 'cave' feel for your puppy.


 * Scheduling - be consistent - stick to a schedule, and over time, the dog will become conditioned to the schedule.
 * before a walk, have a sip of water
 * after a walk, have some play time, and then back in the crate with praise
 * Crate Training, American Dog Trainers Network
 * Crate Training, Humane Society