Is a 7-8 month old puppy to old to crate train?

Question

I have a 7 almost 8 month old male Malti-poo. I didn't get him untill he was nearly 4 months old. Now he is a terror! He chews up everything and still isn't house trained. We've been working with him for months now and he still uses the bathroom in the house regularly even though we take him out often. A friend suggested that I crate train him. Is he too old or is it still possible?

Answer 1

I would waste NO time getting a crate...everyone will be a lot
happier including the poor pup that really doesn't have a clue what you expect of him..He should be crated at all times except
when you are RIGHT there with him..NEVER open the crate door
when he is making a FUSS...wait until he is quiet...tell him good
boy and then let him out...I use a plastic baseball bat to bang the top of the crate and say NO QUIET when he starts crying or barking...The crate will soon become HIS DEN and you will find him napping in there with the door wide open.

Answer 2

For the most part, dogs of any age can be crate trained. They actually learn to enjoy being in their "cave". There will be an adjustment period for both you and your dog - if he's used to having free run of the house, he will probably complain quite loudly for the first few days/nights he's in the crate. Obviously you don't want a crate that is too small, but be sure the crate isn't too big - that's one error a lot of people make. Dogs want to feel secure. One with sides on it will also make him feel more secure rather than one that is open all the way around. Give him a chew toy or two; blankets or crate cushions will be chewed up, as your puppy is going through the chewy stage right now. Good news; he will outgrow the chewing. My Aussie is still somewhat of a chewer, but she's learned that she can only chew her own toys; not our shoes or the furniture, or even the other dogs' toys.

Answer 3

Hey, you can crate train a 10-year old dog! I crate trained an adult dog I adopted from the Humane Society. She had some separation anxiety issues, which is why she was surrendered in the first place. Dogs of all ages will most likely come to see the crate as a type of "den". Because dogs are decendants of wolves, they like the security, comfort and familiarity of a "den" that's all their own. The key to start crate training is to make the crate a POSITIVE place- not a punishment place. Line it up with a cozy bed, some yummy treats and a Nylabone or Kong or some other tough, non-edible, non-shredding toy. Good luck!

Answer 4

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Answer 5

When I got my dog, I put her in a crate. She did the same thing, but once I put a couple stuffed animals in there and gave her treats every once in a while inside the crate, she stopped crying! About the potty training, take your dog out maybe every 3-4 hours in your backyard, and she'll sniff around and eventually find a spot she'll go in. If you want her to do her business in a specific spot, maybe place her in that spot and wait. If she goes, give her lots of praise and a treat. Once she's gone once in that spot, she'll most likely go in that spot again. When I potty trained my dog, she maybe had a couple accidents in the house which is normal. I ask my dog "Wanna go outside?" and she recognizes this; if she wants to go, she'll run to the door. While potty training ask or say a specific phrase or word that she will recognize. Sorry for the super long answer!

Answer 6

No. My dog was about that age when I crate trained him (he liked to empty the trash can ALL over the apartment when I was gone...yes, it had a lid). It was the best thing I could have done for both of us!!! He actually liked it...after awhile whenever I would pick up my keys he would go into his crate on his own. I was always anti-crate before that, but I'm a firm believer in it now! Good luck!!!

Answer 7

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Answer 8

No the dog is not too old to crate train at all she will just take more time and phe atience!! try putting some of her favorive toys in with a towel and make it a positive experiance. also ignore the barking if you let her out when he/ she barks it will only take longer we just got over this issue 4 days ago with our 9 week old golden doodle good luck!!

Answer 9

it still possible to crate train!! i have an akita, she was 3 months old when i got her, & i thought she would be tough to train but it worked! she's almost 11 months old now, & once in a while "forgets " her maners & will start to go in the house , but she is still never allowed out in the house by herself. ( her cage is the largest one we could get) she won't go nn her cage , and as far as, chewing,,,give him lots of toys , i mean get a small plastic storage bin & out lots of toys in it,,,let him know it's ok to chew his toys. when he goes to chew something he shouldn't , correct him, stomp feet , & then offer a toy he can chew. If you correct him by saying NO ! he thinks it not ok to chew & will be confused when you offer a toy. Another thing to consider is taking pet trainning classes at petsmart, it's $99 for 8 one hour classes ( one a week ) not only is it teaching you & your pet it gives him a special time weekly that he is the center of attention! i took my akita to 2 terms ( 16 weeks ) she misses not going , i may enrole her in the advanced class...so she has something to do on friday nights!!!also get some bitter spray, they have several out so take puppy to petsmart with you & ask a trainer to help you figure out which he hates the most. my akita loves bitter lime but hates bitter apple...but consider the classes !!!

Answer 10

no he's not to old. go slow with it, never use it for punishment. use a special treat (like those ones that look like slim jims) and ONLY use it for when he goes in the cage. say "cage", and put him in, then give him a piece of the treat. every time he goes in it to check it out, give him a treat...don't give up. leave the house for 10 minutes at a time, after he goes in, to reassure him that you come back. don't make a big deal outta leaving or coming home. they tend to get anxiuos and wound up. in time he will come to see that the cage is a safe place. do not give up, it's all about being consistant. it's for the safety of the dog too..they could die chewing on something, or swallow something that could cost mega bucks to get it out at the vet. The other sad thing is, most people give up on the puppy and take it to the pound. my Dog Whisperer" says thier are no bad dogs, only bad owners. lol!