I am in the same room as him and he still whines when I put him in his crate :(
2007-01-27 11:12:23 · 12 answers · asked by leos_mama 3 in Pets ➔ Dogs
He is in the crate because he is recovering from surgery and needs to stay quiet. We've been putting him in and out all day, just in for an hour or so for some rest time.
The crate is very large for him.
2007-01-27 11:42:22 · update #1
Many people use crate training with great success, so please don't worry that you're being mean. Hundreds of good dog trainers would agree : crate training is the most effective way to train your dog to not make potty mistakes in the house. So, many dogs must be in their crates in the house, especially when their humans cannot pay 100% attention to them.
It's up to you to add value to the crate, so that your dog will go in there willingly - even run in there - because his being in that crate has been rewarded a lot. Here are some sites to help :
http://www.inch.com/~dogs/cratetraining.html
and
http://www.dog.com/articles/housebrk.asp
You must not ever reward the dog for fussing in his crate. Ignore the crying, and reward quiet behavior in the crate. "Ignore means : no shouting, no talking, no "Quiet!", etc.
Crate games with your pup will help a lot. These really helped my 1-yr old rescue pup get over separation anxiety!
http://www.finchester.org/dogs/dog_diary/2005/08/crate-training.html
2007-01-27 14:57:05 · answer #1 · answered by Misa M 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, is the crate the right size - can he lay down comfortably? Does he have something to lay on? Does he have a chew toy in with him?
How do 'you' react when he whines?
If he is getting a response from you, he will continue to whine.
Put him in the crate. Do not look at him. Do not talk to him. A few minutes AFTER he stops whining, let him out of the crate and praise him for being a good dog.
Each time you put him in the crate, increase the time he is in, and is not whining.
2007-01-27 11:23:52 · answer #2 · answered by Sharon 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
If he only whines for quarter-hour, to be straightforward i do not imagine you've a lot to ***** about extremely. only ignore about it. complicated i recognize, although the more desirable you react, indignant or no longer, the more desirable he will save on doing this. in the experience that your canine receives fairly no reaction from you, he receives the message. Do you've the crate lined, precise and three sides? Has he ever been put in there because the outcome of doing some thing incorrect? presented he would not go with nutrition, to bypass to the lavatory, a drink, only positioned him in there with some canine biscuits and say goodnight, see you interior the morning (or words like that lol) and walk away. i wouldn't dream of criticising you for utilising a crate. I have used them for decades and locate them an exquisite help.
2016-10-16 04:52:47 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is there a reason why you put him in the crate when you are there? Dogs are very social animals and pack animals. They NEED to be part of a pack - even if it is a human pack. He is feeling lonely and isolated and away from his "pack".
Try putting some chew toys in his crate. They make a wonderful toy called Buster Cube. You put kibble in it and it'll keep him busy for hours. Available at your local pet supply or FosterSmith.com
2007-01-27 11:36:41 · answer #4 · answered by Pom♥Mom Spay and Neuter 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi toomanypets!. I put my dog in a crate when she was a pup, it helps with house training. Try keeping him in the crate for 5 minutes at a time then let him out. Then keep increasing the time by 2 or three minutes each time. Do this for a couple days until you can build up his confidence. This will let him know you haven't gone anywhere and he isn't stuck.
2007-01-27 11:26:59 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
The reason he whines is that he hears you and he wants to be with you! Move the crate into another room. It the other room, have a radio playing for him, so he doesn't get lonely, and you should be fine. This is how I crate my dogs. Good luck!
2007-01-27 11:21:04 · answer #6 · answered by Katslookup - a Fostering Fool! 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
My dog whines also, but it is because she knows we are leaving... without her! When we are home and she wants to sleep she goes in with no problem, (she starts the whining, when she is told to go in). I don't see why you have to put your dog in the crate while you are at home. Your dog is going to hate the crate.
2007-01-27 11:23:56 · answer #7 · answered by Mafecita 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Because for one, dogs HATE to be locked up. They need to run. It makes it worse when you are right there, it's like teasing him. Why keep him in a crate if you're right there??? That's so mean.
And also, your crate is probably too small.
2007-01-27 11:40:01 · answer #8 · answered by Amanda 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
If he just had surgery, he is probably just a little scared! I don't think you personally did anything wrong, it just freaks him out a little.
2007-01-27 11:44:14 · answer #9 · answered by chubby_cello 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
try watching Cesar Milan The Dog Whisperer on the national geographic channel... Good luck!!!
2007-01-27 11:20:22 · answer #10 · answered by cowboyskid 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋