Crate training- mean?

Question

Isn't crate training kind of mean??????? My dachshund always whines and cries and does this screaming thing when I put her in hers.

Answer 1

Then you did it wrong.

Dogs are den creatures by nature. If trained properly, they view a crate as a soft, warm, comforting den. My boyfriend's dog sleeps in his open crate during the day even if we're home with him! It's like his own bedroom. Do some research on crate training and try to see where you went wrong. One thing that most owners do wrong is when the dog cries, they stand outside the crate cooing at them and trying to reassure them. Dogs don't speak English! To them, it's like you're calling and teasing him, and he can't get to you. And THAT is mean. But just do some research and try to retrain him the right way.

Answer 2

Because Dachshunds are an intelligent breed who know how to emotionally manipulate their owners, and people who get small dogs tend to spoil them (as that is kinda the point of getting a small lap dog). Crate training is not mean, and most dogs actually like the secure feeling, it's like a den-their own private cozy safe spot. Most crate-trained dogs will nap in their crates when the door's open and everyone is home.

Answer 3

2 out of 3 of my dogs love their crates. I do have one who resents it. He will crate if absolutely necessary but he is not destructive and doesn't make messes in the house so I don't force him (he is an older dog and I don't know his history before we adopted him). Actually his "safe place" is a similar type space behind the couch. My two females crate themselves all the time and will happily go to their crates when I ask them to.

You have to make the crate a positive place. Don't use it as a punishment. Give treats when she goes into the crate. Never leave her in there longer than she can "hold it." If it is a wire crate you might want to cover it with a blanket which will help some dogs to settle in. You will also want to make sure it is properly sized for your dog.

You can start over and make her crate her favorite place.

Answer 4

I have a rescued greyhound. And i thought it was mean to put him back in a crate when I got him. But thats what he was used to. I started having severe problems with him, so I finally decided out of desperation to crate him. He still has sep anxiety, but its better. He loves his crate, he goes in when I say 'go to bed', and he goes in even while we are around just to sleep because its comfy and he isnt allowed on the bed or couches. Its not mean, it can actually help your dog live a happier life if done correctly.
This is what i did to coax my grey in. I got in it..lol..i know..but i did. I sweet talked him in, and bribed him with MANY treats over the coarse of a few days until he went in on his own. Every dog is different. He took to his quickly! Cuz he was used to it in a way. It has to be seen as a plesant place to be or else they wont like it. If they whine, like my grey does sometimes, then just ignore it. It is part of the sep anxiety. Dont even go in to acknowledge him or else you are giving him the attention he is whining for. Its not mean, but he'll the point after a while. my grey used to whine a lot, he doesnt so much any more. He's a slow learner in some ways. but he actually does much better than some greyhounds i know. Because I've taken the time to learn how to train them by reading many a books and looking online and watching the dog whisperer. He still has problems, but hopefully we'll work them out. But if it was up to the self righteous people on here they'd say I'm stupid and dont know what I'm doing and to give him away.

Answer 5

It's safe to say she doesn't like the crate. Are you loud or speaking in a nasty way? Perhaps she was crated before you got her and it is not a good memory. Some dogs do not like to be confined. You might try putting her in the crate with the door open. Tell her in a firm voice "no" when she tries to leave the crate. Extend your arm with your hand raised at a right angle to your arm, palm towards her when saying no. Do not leave her in the crate for extended periods of time. Putting a dog in a crate can be used to train in the same way we put a child in time out. Is she a puppy? Puppies are a lot like two year old children. In any event, hang in there. Remember you are the adult human/master and she is a dog. Dogs want to please their owners so be patient. Good luck!

Answer 6

I agree with you. I don't believe that leaving a puppy who needs attention and human companionship, in a crate. When someone is at work for 7 hours and they leave a puppy in a crate for a long period of time (with no potty breaks) and then complain that their puppy always poops in the crate you just think; "what a moron".

I feel that if your house is too precious to leave a puppy loose in the house and be able to chew up wood work or chew a couch, why have a dog?

I think it's just punishment to leave a dog (of any age) in a crate. It would be the same as leaving a 5 year old on his own with nothing to do for 7 hours.

Edit: If the dog is alone in the crate (maybe with the door/gate open or unlocked) at night for bedtime, I feel as though that's fine. Just not when you are at work/school and don't want to leave the dog loose in the house. Most dogs tend to enjoy the safe feeling of being in a "den" at night to sleep.

Answer 7

I think it is mean but everyone is different. I want my dogs to be part of my family. I wouldn't put a child in a crate so I don't crate my dogs. They have never been in a crate. What is wrong with your dog sleeping in your bed?
Your dog is scared and lonely when you lock her up. Actually one of mine will stay in my bed if I am watching T.V. or reading. When it is time to go to sleep, he gets down and climbs in his own bed that is next to my bed. He doesn't even want to sleep with me. He has never been caged and goes wherever he wants to. He never gets up until I do. If I sleep until noon, so does he. If I get up earlier, so does he.

Neither one of my dogs has ever chewed ONE single thing. They love every human and every animal. They are perfect. I still say and no one will ever convince me of anything different, they are this way because of the way they are treated. They are treated as family members. They know what is accepted and what isn't. Treat your dog the way you want to be treated and you will not have any problems. You will have a friend that will be by your side no matter what...........AND you don't lock a friend in a cage. If a dog loves their cage as much as these other people say, give your dog a test. Ask him if he would rather be locked in a cage on a hard surface where he can't have food or water OR in a nice warm bed next to his person????????? Go ahead and try it......

Answer 8

no it s really good , we all need a place where we need to sleep , right ? so does your dog , i put my dogs i n there overnight , and then let them out to do there thing s, it house trains them, keep them outta the way when you eating , when your working ,andf most of all settle the dog
he will get over the crate i n about a week, you will find he may just go there to sleep all by him self , dont go near the crate ,and pay him attention , let him be , he will be ok

Answer 9

Of course she does, she wants you to feel bad for her. Once she is used to it, she'll realize that it's not a bad place and actually start to like it. She'll have her own snuggly safe place where she can go when she wants to, and is safe when you leave the house.

Answer 10

no, as long as you dont leave her in their all day, and only let her out once to go potty and eat. i leave my puppy up at night and bring him out during the day, if we leave though we have to put him up. he is very ornery and chews wires, and its for his own good. She whines proly because she has learned that you will let her out sooner if she cries to get out. it is nerve wracking the first couple of nights with the dog in the crate. but it is beter than waking up and scoling puppy cause he chewed and demolished everything! and potty everywhere. just stick with it, and she will be fine.