in the living room where they can see the front door or in the bedroom? or does it not matter. They are both just a year old and I just started crate training them. They are doing very well with it but where shoudl I keep them?
2006-11-28 02:03:45 · 7 answers · asked by cmartin814 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
I have found its better away from the door you come in. If I come in and have to run to the bathroom or grab the phone they are calmer if they can't see me. They have a little more patience for me.
2006-11-28 02:06:38 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not really important to the dog only you. But from my past experience the closer to the door the better.That way as soon as you open the crate you can take the dogs right out to the spot where YOU want then to go POTTY.If you put the crate in the bedroom there is always the risk of accidents on the way to the door..Keep up the good training and good luck.
2006-11-28 10:36:58 · answer #2 · answered by dogman054 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Place the crate in an area of your house where the family spends a lot of time, such as the family room. Put a soft blanket or towel in the crate. begin feeding him his regular meals near the crate. This will create a pleasant association with the crate. Put your dog in the crate using your regular command and a treat. Initially, it may be a good idea to put the crate in your bedroom or nearby in a hallway, especially if you have a puppy. Puppies often need to go outside to eliminate during the night, and you'll want to be able to hear your puppy when he whines to be let outside. If your dog whines or cries while in the crate at night, it may be difficult to decide whether he's whining to be let out of the crate, or whether he needs to be let outside to eliminate. If you're convinced that your dog doesn't need to eliminate, the best response is to ignore him until he stops whining. Don't give in; if you do, you'll teach your dog to whine loud and long to get what he wants. Keep notes after regular feedings of when your dog needs to eliminate to help you recognize the difference and maintain a schedule.
Older dogs, too, should initially be kept nearby so that they don't associate the crate with social isolation. Once your dog is sleeping comfortably through the night with his crate near you, you can begin to gradually move it to the location you prefer, although time spent with your dog—even sleep time—is a chance to strengthen the bond between you and your pet.
2006-11-28 10:22:45 · answer #3 · answered by 2662 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When he is in his crate make sure you cover him with a towel or a light blanket so he doesn't have any distractions. You should probably crate your dog in your bedroom, so if he starts screaming at night you can take him out to the bathroom but because he is a year Id think that he could hold it though the night.
Hope this helps! ! Good Luck!
2006-11-28 10:08:37 · answer #4 · answered by B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put them in the living room and use a blanket or big towel to cover the crates at night for privacy for the dogs.
If you have them in your room it will be harder to train because they will tend to whine more because you are right there.
You'll get much better sleep if they are in the living room.
2006-11-28 10:27:40 · answer #5 · answered by dog's best friend 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since they are pack animals, it's best to keep them where the action is. During the day my dog's crate is in livingroom with us. At night it's moved into our bedroom.
2006-11-28 11:02:24 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It doesn't matter as long as you get them outside to go.
2006-11-28 10:12:07 · answer #7 · answered by SHEILA N 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋