Rangel Family Goldens
Crate Training Program
Our crate training program is designed to give your puppy a confident, structured start before joining your family. Every puppy receives age‑appropriate crate introduction, and families may choose from several training levels depending on how long their puppy stays with us and how much structure they want established before going home.
Crate training is one of the most valuable tools for helping puppies adjust smoothly to their new environment. It supports potty training, builds predictable routines, and gives your puppy a familiar, comforting space to settle into during their transition home.
Why We Include Crate Training
Crate training has become one of the most appreciated parts of our program. Families consistently share how much easier the first nights and early weeks are when their puppy has already been introduced to a routine and a familiar crate.
Crate training helps your puppy develop:
Early potty‑training habits
Predictable daytime and nighttime routines
Confidence in a safe, cozy space
Better sleep patterns
Reduced overstimulation by giving puppies structured rest periods throughout the day
A calmer, smoother transition to their new home thanks to a familiar, predictable schedule
Our calm, low‑stimulation environment supports healthy development and helps puppies learn to settle, rest, and self‑regulate — skills that make the transition home significantly easier for families.
Crate Training Program Options
Choice 1: Crate Introduction (5‑Day Starter)
A gentle introduction for families taking their puppy home at 7–8 weeks.
Includes:
Five consecutive days of crate introduction before go‑home
Familiarization with the crate as a safe, comfortable space
Reduced early crying and fewer accidents during the first nights at home
You will continue the training at home after pickup.
Choice 2: Day & Night Crate Training (Stay Until ~10 Weeks)
Our most popular and most effective option.
Includes:
Training begins around 6 weeks of age
A consistent daytime and nighttime routine
Longer nighttime sleep
Early potty‑training habits
Puppy stays with us until approximately 10 weeks old
You continue the routine at home after pickup.
Choice 3: Extended Day & Night Training (Stay Until 11–13 Weeks)
Ideal for families who want a more mature, more structured puppy at pickup.
Includes:
Full day‑and‑night care and training
Puppy stays with us until 11–13 weeks of age
Once developmentally ready (typically after 10 weeks), we begin teaching positive‑reinforcement crate entry using treats
Stronger potty‑training habits and longer sleep stretches
You continue training at home, and we recommend enrolling in a positive‑reinforcement puppy class to build on their progress.
Choice 4: Advanced Crate Training (Stay Until 16 Weeks and Older)
Our most comprehensive option for families wanting the smoothest transition possible.
Includes:
Full day‑and‑night care
Age‑appropriate crate training
Positive‑reinforcement crate entry once the puppy is developmentally ready
More mature behavior, longer sleep, and fewer potty breaks
Ideal for families with work schedules or those wanting a head start on manners and routine
You continue training at home, and training classes are recommended to maintain progress.
Crate Requirement
Each family purchases the crate their puppy has been training in. This ensures your puppy goes home with a familiar, comfortable space they already recognize and feel safe in.
Crate pricing is based on the training option you select in your application.
Families consistently report easier transitions, smoother first nights, and faster adjustment when their puppy goes home with the same crate they’ve been using here.
What to Expect at Home
Your puppy will come home with:
A familiar crate
A predictable routine
Early potty‑training habits
Confidence in settling and sleeping independently
A calmer, more regulated temperament from structured rest and reduced overstimulation
You will continue the routine at home, and we are always available to guide you through the transition.
Need Help Choosing a Training Level?
We’re happy to help you select the option that best fits your family’s schedule, goals, and lifestyle.