For the first 2 weeks my 3 m/o puppy didn't do too bad with his crate training. Whined for a minute or 2 then stopped and slept. For a few days he didn't even whine. The last 2 days, however, he has to be pushed into the crate and barks and howls for seemingly endless amounts of time. Any ideas?
2007-01-10 15:12:29 · 14 answers · asked by DuffMan409 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
he's got toys and sometimes a biscuit or 2...doesn't pay attention to them...haven't tried the clock yet tho
2007-01-10 15:19:18 · update #1
A crate can be, and usually is, a place of comfort and safety to a dog. It's actually far better in many cases then leaving them to roam the house. You would not leave a toddler alone like that unattended, so why a puppy? Yes a crate might be less necessary over time but even as my dogs become adults they still have prefered their own space. It's a dog house for the indoors.
You DO want to feed a dog in there. I'd say leave the water bowl somewhere else though. Even better is to say put a bowl down with half the food in there. Then hand feed the second half of the food to them, a few pieces at a time, while in there.
You DON'T ever want to coerce a dog into going in there. Forcing a dog into/up to something it's scared of only makes it worse.
2007-01-10 16:30:36 · answer #1 · answered by Anthony K. 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What is the point of keeping a dog in a crate? I'm asking only slightly sarcastically since I don't see the out-right necessity in putting a dog in a crate, save for maybe punishment or for travel. I like having my pet dog or cat around me as a companion so I don't understand keeping them confined unless they're being scolded. My idea is don't have a dog, if you just want an animal that stays in a cage then get a hamster or guinea pig.
2007-01-10 23:33:47 · answer #2 · answered by auntiecoagulant 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I put my dog in her crate and put it near my bed room... then slowly I moved it further and further away...
For my other dog everytime it was time for bed I put her blanket in the crate and made her go in and told her stay. I then give her several treats and close the crate door. If the dog cries for attention don't let her out. If she cries cause she has to go out then take her out on the leash then put her right back in so that they know they can only get out if they need to go. Take her out of the crate in the morning around the same time.
2007-01-10 23:19:33 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some puppies take to the crate (I call it a kennel) easily while others seem to suffer from separation anxiety when placed in their kennel. I agree with never pushing your puppy into the kennel. At times I would have to put my hand against my pups backside and guide her inside, but never push. I started kennel training whenever my puppy would start to take a nap. I would then tell her it was time for bed and carry her to the kennel placing her inside with a stuffed dog that at that time was twice her size. I made sure that I was either in the room with her or close by where she could hear or see me. When she woke up from her nap, I would take her outside and then let her spend time with me until she was ready for her next nap. When she was not in her kennel, I left the door open. Eventually she started going into the kennel on her own to sleep and all I would have to say is "Time for Bed" to get her to go willingly inside. My pup is now 6 months and the only time she is kennelled is when I'm not home or when I'm sleeping. I have NEVER used the kennel as punishment! Usually a firm word is all that's needed for discipline. It's her "room", her private space.
I'll repeat an earlier answer by saying that your puppy should have lots of exercise before going into it's kennel so that it's not bored. I personally choose not to feed or water my pup inside the kennel. She has set feeding times and she's never in her kennel for a long period of time and her water bowl is ready when she comes out. I've found that feeding/watering her there can lead to accidents as she has to go outside almost immediately after she eats.
The main thing is patience and consistency. Start slowly for short periods of time and then gradually increase the time. I have 2 kennels set up. One downstairs just off the main living area and one upstairs in my bedroom. They keep me close when I'm home. Reward good behavior with a treat when the pup comes out of the kennel. It'll get the idea.
2007-01-11 01:19:04 · answer #4 · answered by motomouth_1965 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are the owner and you will be successful on doing this later.. crates are not cruel depends on every owner intention..
I do crate mine when we are going to sleep... and when he needs to go for pee..yes, I do wake up for him..then he will return to crate till morning.
I suggest not to give water or treats inside the crate,, for he would crave for this later..he would begin to pee or pooh inside the crate and that would become a habit.. I had this mistake of giving treats inside the crate and we ended up cleaning the crate.. make sure he is fed before getting inside.. ..Ignore his whining and barking .it won't be long until he finally realized there is no way he could get any attention.. .it would take little patience. if he gets lots of rest before getting him to crate that makes him bored there.. so let him play around or stays around before.. he would know when is the time for sleeping..
Getting him to his crate is a choice..when you think it is good for your dog..do it! some owners don't really like to have their dog to be in crate.. but as I read a lot about this crate training..I think it is better to have them crate when they need to, one reason is for protection and for giving them time to calm down sometimes..
You can't be with your puppy 24/7.. what if he swallowed stuffs or hurt himself when you are not around or sleeping? any ideas how many gets hurts and swallowed things accidentally because owners has not supervising around? If I am cleaning, I place him on crate or he would start digging all the mess and nothing would be finished... so my intention is for his own protection too.
2007-01-10 23:47:51 · answer #5 · answered by Ny 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Do your best not to "push" him into the crate. I think he's looking at it as a punishment. Lift him up and set him in gently if worse comes to worse. And then pretty much let him be - he'll get used to it. Don't reward the crying!
2007-01-10 23:18:29 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the crate needs to be a place of comfort for your dog. If your dog is locked up for long periods of time it will be a bad place to him. Make sure you spend lots of time with your dog playing and going for walks.
2007-01-10 23:23:29 · answer #7 · answered by QandA 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
stop putting him in the crate! he obviously doesn't like it. if he is potty trained or mostly potty trained then just get him a nice dog bed and when you need hime to be quiet, then teach him the command 'go to your bed' and then lead him to the bed and tell him to lay down and stay. trust me, if you give a dog freedom, they will be a better dog. because they will follow your orders with free will instead of you forcing them to
so do the right thing
and be nice!
good luck!
2007-01-10 23:22:27 · answer #8 · answered by unknown 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe it is pepee inside, wipe out the crate and make it really clean and put a blanket in there for hi.
2007-01-10 23:22:53 · answer #9 · answered by The Main Man at Yahoo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
put some dog treats or a toy in it with him. you could also try the old clock trick or a soft blanket. he will eventually get used to it.
2007-01-10 23:16:34 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋