cratetraining

noun

UK /ˈkreɪtˌtreɪnɪŋ/

US /ˈkreɪtˌtreɪnɪŋ/

Teaching a puppy to feel calm and safe inside a crate.

Crate training helped the puppy sleep through the night without crying.

SYNONYMS

crate conditioning crate habituation cage training kennel training

RELATED WORDS

puppy crate housebreaking obedience dog training

OTHER MEANINGS

2. The process of getting an animal used to traveling in a crate.

Crate training made the long car ride much easier for the cat.

3. A structured program for teaching a pet to stay quietly in an enclosed space.

The shelter uses crate training to prepare dogs for adoption.

4. Informal practice of confining a pet briefly to build confidence and routine.

Short sessions of crate training reduced the dog's anxiety.