Crate Training a 2-year old pittie, rescued "outdoor dog"?

Question

I don't leave them in there for more than 2-3 hours... I'm never gone *that* long... and I can't leave them outside any more as my fence blew down and I can't afford to put up a new one yet...

So how do you crate train an older dog?!

The crate she has is silly big for her... heck you could fit a St Bernard in that thing... T-Bone is jealous I'm gonna have to buy him a bigger crate now!

The kennels are next to my bed.

Answer 1

Feed the dog in it. Don't lock him in or anything. Make it a home. This will be the easiest way to go I think for a older outdoor dog.

Of course take the food/water out when you have to lock the pooch in. Keep the radio on for the pooch to, or TV.
Persistence!
The kennel will be inside the house? I keep our kennels outside (I gave away a couple so now two of them are there). I cover them with a old horse blanket so the wind, cold is not to much. There kennels are nice and toasty, but only one dog right now uses them. Two dogs are to big for them and one is a puppy of 7 weeks and is never alone....she has checked the kennels out though and seams to like them....Our dogs are inside dogs...
There for a while I was getting dogs "dumped" on me so I made sure we had kennells....
Hope this helps?

BTW Chaining a dog promotes aggression (or many other problems of behavior), so really think about this if this is your option....
WOW where did you get such a big create?? I bought the biggest one I could find and our saint Bernard still can not fit into it lol! Our mastiff can not as well....

Answer 2

I just want to say thank you for adopting a dog in need.How about a doghouse with a chain,,be sure that the chain has a swivel clip on both ends & that the chain is fat from a hardware store & no fences nearby to hang himself & not trees or bushes to get tangled in.And water at all times & a rawhide chewie bone.Im sure the dog would like to be outside & may be more mellow when you return to return into the house.Or,,can you block the dog in one room while you are gone with a nice dogbed?

Answer 3

i would not chain him in a fenceless yard because if a dog esp a pit bull gets lose thats just asking for trouble even if shes not aggressive.
i would get a really big crate, the biggest ones they make and start by just leaving them in their for 15-30 mins then increase it.
dont be shocked if they tear the crate apart as pits have tremendous jaw power.
just make sure you give them plenty of exercise so they dont go crazy!!!