crate training a dog - first night?

Question

I just got my first dog - a 2.5 year old alaskan huskey/collie mix female. She isn't housebroken and I'm attempting to crate train her to help that process. I just got her today and put her in the crate (fit to her size by weight) for the night. She WILL NOT stop whining and barking when shes in there... any tips??? am I doing something wrong????

very confused, please help!

Answer 1

Dogs are social animals... they sleep together in packs. She is crying because she wants to be with you.
A properly crate trained dog will sleep in her crate with the door open.

This is the first night you're putting her in the crate for the night... there's not a lot you can do to ease her heartache... with puppies you can put a clock in with them to simulate a mother's heartbeat but your dog is an adult. Try putting her favourite toy or pillow in with her.

As crate training is your choice, you need to stick with it, and she will learn that no one will come to answer her cries, and she will stop calling to you :o(
Sad, but that's basically what happens.

Also, make sure all of her needs are met. She could be crying because she needs to relieve herself, or she might be thirsty or cold.

Good luck with your beautiful new family member.

p.s. You can housetrain EASILY without a crate. Crates are used by our trainer for a quiet time-out and are left unlatched at all other times. The dogs enter and exit freely and willfully for naps and to sleep at night.

Answer 2

you're doing everything right. she's going to not like it for awhile, do not acknowledge her while she's making noise in the crate. it might be easier to start her off on small times in the crate, such as 30 mins or so, once she's quieted down then go get her out, let her potty or whatever. then right back in. if it is driving you crazy find a place in your home where she can't see you, you can cover the sides with a blanket or sheet, just make sure she can't pull it in the crate if she might eat it. and place the crate in the basement or extra room, as long as it doesn't get too hot or cold in there. you might even invest in a small pair of earplugs if you have to. eventually she will learn that her crate is a safe place to sleep and get away. also try a long evening walk before placing her in the crate so she is nice and tired and wanting to sleep. good luck and don't give in, just be patient and consistant.

Answer 3

here's what a professional trainer said...I copied it for you. Good luck!

Be prepared for his first experience with crate training--he will probably cry or whine. Offer him a treat and close the door. Leave the room but remain nearby. At the first sign of a separation response, such as barking, whining or howling, intervene with a sharp "NO!" Your puppy should associate the reprimand with his actions and stop. It may take four or five tries, but he will eventually settle down.

Once he is quiet, keep him in his crate for 30 to 45 minutes. If he begins to cry, take him outside to relieve himself. When he has accomplished that, praise him, take him back inside and allow him free time outside his crate. If he starts chewing on something other than his toys, respond with a sharp "NO!", take the object away and replace it with a toy.

After 15 to 20 minutes of free time to play, put him back in his carte for a nap. If he cries, correct him. Because he is learning though association, consistency should help your puppy accept being in his carte after only a few tries. When your puppy has been quiet for an hour or so, repeat the process.

Be aware that your puppy will need to eliminate directly upon waking and shortly after eating or playing. Also, a very young puppy will not be able to hold his urine all night, so be prepared to take him out during the night. Put your puppy on his leash immediately after letting him out of the crate. Rush him to the door or carry him if he is small so he can avoid an accident. And be sure he does relieve himself once he's outside.

Never place newspapers on the bottom of this crate, as these will only encourage him to eliminate there. After you are sure your puppy isn't wetting his bed, you can give him a towel or blanket, though he may be more comfortable without one. Gradually lengthen the amount of time your puppy is allowed to play. By the time he is five or six months old, he should be able to control himself for 6-8 hours or so between trips outside.

Answer 4

the first night is always the hardest just relax and calm down and so will they . they will cry and holler for a while the first night . Just move the crate into your bedroom if you can and then it might be easier after that . but under no circumstances should you let the dog out of the crate. Once in there leave the dog in there or you are defeating the purpose of the crate. remember that . good luck and god bless.

Answer 5

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Answer 6

I would suggest putting a piece of clothing or something that belongs to you inside her crate. That will help her become a little more comfortable with the seperation. Also, try placing the crate in a seperate room, so your dog doesn't have to see you.

Answer 7

The first thing you are going to have to do is relax-if you are anxious about training, she will be anxious. Put her in very matter of factly, don't try to sooth or calm her, just walk away.

I crate my dogs in my room every night so we all sleep in the same space and it's our "den".....

I would also make sure she has plenty of exercise before putting her in for the night-a tired mind is a relaxed mind.

Answer 8

When you are crate training you learn what is whining for the potty and what is whining for attention . if the puppy whines after going to the potty then its for attention so you would ignore it . You let the puppy out regularly during the night and ignore the rest of the whining the puppy will soon settle down . I have crate trained all my dogs and the whining does stop .

Answer 9

The first nights are the roughest......so hang in there. The best thing you can do is sleep on the couch with the crate next to you...or your bed...crate next to you. After you are sure she has gone potty.....lights off.....and she starts crying....dangle your fingers around the crate....talk quietly....tell her to be quiet....remember you are the pack leader now.....but she has to trust you. THEN get her on a schedule...just like you would a baby. Feed her in the early morning...outside...pee...pooh.....food away until about 5:00 eat......outside play ......pee....poooh...play....play....drink...take water after 7:00 unless it is really HOT.....before everyone goes to bed and she kennels up........you got it one more time peee maybe...pooh...then Good night.....may take a week or two....But if you stick with it....it will be so worth it! Good Luck!

Answer 10

No, it takes a couple of nights...stick with it, it is totally worth it later. We always put the crate in the laundry room or garage so we could sleep.