Crate Training in Marion, IL
Looking for the best crate training in Marion, IL? Here’s what you get with Rising Sun Canine Training.
- Walks into the crate without a fight
- Sleeps quietly in the crate all night
- Calm in the crate during your workday
- Relaxed in the crate on car rides
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Crate Problems We Fix
Crying at night and fighting the crate are the problems we hear about most. Every one of them has a fix.
Why a Crate Helps Your Dog
Used the right way, a crate becomes a safe space your dog chooses on its own. It gives a sense of security in a busy house and keeps your dog out of trouble while you’re out.
A crate also reduces accidents during housebreaking, because most dogs avoid going where they sleep, and it makes car rides and vet visits far less stressful.

Crate Training for Adult Dogs and Rescues
It’s never too late to crate train. Adult dogs and rescues who learned to fear the crate can come to see it as comfortable again, starting with short, easy steps and a positive association with every visit.
Puppies usually pick it up faster, and starting in the first weeks home saves you a lot of sleepless nights.

When Crate Crying Is Separation Anxiety
Some dogs cry in the crate because they’re new to it. Others panic only when you leave, drool or try to break out, and that points to separation anxiety.
We’ll help you tell the difference. If it’s more than crate trouble, our separation anxiety training is the next step.


Why Marion Families Choose Us for Crate Training
- ✓Facility, In-Home or Day TrainingTrain at our facility at 108 E Jefferson St in Marion, have us come to your home within about 35 miles, or drop your dog off for day training.
- ✓A Decade of Training ExperienceOwner Austin Todd joined the Marine Corps at 18 and started training dogs at 22. He has spent about ten years since then working with every kind of dog, from brand-new puppies to grown dogs with years of habits.
- ✓A Plan Built Around Your DogNo cookie-cutter programs. Every plan fits your dog’s personality, history and the goals your family has.
- ✓4.9 Stars from 55 Google ReviewsMost new clients find Rising Sun Canine Training because a friend, neighbor or family member sent them. Our Google reviews show why.
Frequently Asked Questions
How old should my puppy be to start crate training with you?
Puppies can start crate training as soon as they come home. We’ll set up a routine that fits your puppy’s age at the free consultation.
Is it too late to crate train my adult dog?
No. Adult dogs learn to love the crate too. It may take a little longer if the crate has meant stress before.
My dog cries all night in the crate. Can you fix that?
Yes. Night crying is one of the most common problems we work on, and a few changes to the routine often make a big difference.
My dog breaks out of the crate. Do you work with that?
Yes. We look at whether it’s crate trouble or separation anxiety and build the plan from there.
Do you offer crate training on its own or as part of a program?
Both. Some families come to us just for the crate, and others add it to puppy training, potty training or lessons.
How long will crate training take?
It depends on your dog’s age and history with the crate. We’ll recommend the right program length at your free consultation.
How Crate Training Works
Free consultation
We meet you and your dog and look at your crate setup and routine.
Going in on cue
Your dog learns to walk into the crate when asked and lie down.
Longer, quieter stretches
Crate time grows from minutes to naps, nights and your workday.
A routine that sticks
The crate becomes a normal, restful part of your dog’s day.
Get Started Today
Claim your free consultation for crate training in Marion. We’ll meet you and your dog, share a few training tips you can use right away and build a plan around your goals.