A 4-week progress chart that tracks the exact metrics that matter in crate training: door-closed duration, your dog’s calm level, whether you were in the room, and what enrichment was used. Print one sheet per week.
Crate Training Progress Chart
4 weeks · one session per row · print one sheet per week
Calm level (1–5)
1 = settled, no signs of stress | 2 = slightly restless | 3 = whining or pawing | 4 = barking / distressed | 5 = panic / escape attempts
Enrichment code
K = Kong / filled toy | C = chew | L = lick mat | M = meal in crate | N = nothing | O = other (note below)
This week’s target duration: _______ Exit criterion (calm for __ min before opening): _______
| Day / Session | Door closed (min) |
Calm level 1–5 |
You in room? Y/N |
Enrichment code |
Notes (what worked / what to adjust) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon · 1 | |||||
| Mon · 2 | |||||
| Tue · 1 | |||||
| Tue · 2 | |||||
| Wed · 1 | |||||
| Wed · 2 | |||||
| Thu · 1 | |||||
| Thu · 2 | |||||
| Fri · 1 | |||||
| Fri · 2 | |||||
| Sat · 1 | |||||
| Sat · 2 | |||||
| Sun · 1 | |||||
| Sun · 2 | |||||
| Week summary: | Best calm level: ____ | Max duration: ____ | Pattern or change to try next week: | ||
Rule: If your dog scores a 3 or above on calm level for two consecutive sessions at a given duration, drop back to the previous duration for 2 more sessions before trying again. Never increase duration and remove yourself from the room in the same session.
Related resources: See the 7-day crate training plan for the full method behind this chart. Track all training commands in one place with the daily training log printable.