Puppy problem?

Question

I have a twenty week old, male American Pit-bull Terrier. He is not yet nuetered but I plan on doing it sooner than later. My question is, he won't kennel train, and I do everything I'm supposed to. I started kennel training him the day after I got him, he was eight weeks then. I don't pay attention to his whining, I tell him good boy when he is quiet, and let him out after he falls asleep, and I don't put him in there when he does something wrong. He knows that when I say bed that it means go into the kennel, but he will whine immediately after, then he will quiet and start whining, and barking. He gets worse when we eat at the dinner table or when I'm preparing food. That's also another thing is he begs, begs and begs, I have tried everything to stop this behaviour, but nothing works. When I get mad and use a deep loud voice he thinks that I am playing, and he only listens when I have treats, but I can't always rely on treats. Any advice? No rude comments abou the breed, I wil report

I own a two year old female whom never acted this way. I also make it a point that I am the pack leader, but the puppy seems like this doesn't matter.

Answer 1

My question to you is why is he still in a crate? Is he not housebroken? Does he have other issues that prevents him form having some access to the house when you're home? Is he in there all day alone while you're at work? Of course he's whining he wants to be with you! I'm not trying to be rude but this seems pretty simple to me,

My advice is to allow him limited access to certain rooms. And expand with good behavior. You must allow him to make some mistakes or he won't learn.

As for the begging, ignore it. If you give him table scraps wait until you're done eating and then give him some, but only if he's not begging.

He thinks you're playing when you yell because you probably don't follow through and he's not taking you seriously. Be the pack leader, especially with this breed.

Last words...he clearly isn't happy in his crate. Why must you use it?

By the way...that's my cute little pittie (now 14 months old) . You gotta love 'em! Good luck.

Answer 2

Your puppy is too young to fully grasp the things you are trying to teach her. I had the same problem with my dog when he was a 6 month old puppy but he slowly and gradually learned. Make sure you show her who's the "alpha dog" in her every day training. If she does something that she's not supposed to, say "BAD GIRL" and scold her. Eventually she will get used to those words and the tone you are using, so she will learn not to do those things. Be patient on the potty training as it takes some time. She will get the hang of it. Just bring her outside as often as you can and when she goes potty reward her by saying "good girl" etc. Dogs have pack mentality so if you show her you're the leader she will respect you and act accordingly. Good luck.

Answer 3

Hi there,
Maybe now is the time to have a trainer intervien since you are having such a problem? We as owners are usually sensitive to our dogs, and our dogs just like kids, know how far they can push us.. but maybe with a trainer and some reinforcement . or back up, you can get your dog to train a bit better.. i don't think it has to do with the breed anyways, I feel there are quite a few people out there with the problem, i just feel that some rather than others have a problem with training them and the owner needs help .. (the owner needs to be trained as much as the puppy does :) ) and that is not negative, we all have to learn somehow. and getting professional help wil help..

Good luck :)

Answer 4

I'm not exactly sure if the type of breed of dog makes a huge difference when it comes to this issue of Kennel training. At night, for the first few weeks we had our puppies we made sure they could see us and then they would sleep the whole night through. Whenever we eat, is when they eat or I give them special pig ear or chewie to munch on. I hope this helps you.

Answer 5

i had that problem my dog whined when my friend brought over their female dog her whined all night and i let him sleep with me and he became quiet . plus mostly all dog whine when they want food. P.S make it known you're not playing make it known you're the alpha dog and ur in charge lightly spank him if it necessary and he won't listen at all

Answer 6

By the sound of it, he still thinks he's a 6-week old puppy. You may have to lightly spank him. I have a book that says that if a dog (any breed) is not behaving, flick it's nose or spank it. I tried that with my dog and it worked. But of course, it may be because my dog is scared of even flies

Answer 7

One option when you get angry is silence. When you shout at a dog they think you are barking with them. So one way to show your disapproval is silence, and to turn your back on him.

Answer 8

he's still a puppy and will continue to act like one :) the olny thing you can do is to punish him (slight spank, scolding, ect.). good luck!!!

Answer 9

Crate training your dog may take some time and effort, but can be useful in a variety of situations. If you have a new dog or puppy, you can use the crate to limit his access to the house until he learns all the house rules -- like what he can and can't chew on and where he can and can't eliminate. A crate is also a safe way of transporting your dog in the car, as well as a way of taking him places where he may not be welcome to run freely. If you properly train your dog to use the crate, he'll think of it as his safe place and will be happy to spend time there when needed.

Selecting A Crate
Crates may be plastic (often called "flight kennels") or collapsible, metal pens. They come in different sizes and can be purchased at most pet supply stores. Your dog's crate should be just large enough for him to stand up and turn around in.

The Crate Training Process
Crate training can take days or weeks, depending on your dog's age, temperament and past experiences. It's important to keep two things in mind while crate training. The crate should always be associated with something pleasant, and training should take place in a series of small steps - don't go too fast.

Step 1: Introducing Your Dog To The Crate
Put 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. Bring your dog over to the crate and talk to him in a happy tone of voice. Make sure the crate door is securely fastened opened so it won't hit your dog and frighten him.
To encourage your dog to enter the crate, drop some small food treats near it, then just inside the door, and finally, all the way inside the crate. If he refuses to go all the way in at first, that's okay -- don't force him to enter. Continue tossing treats into the crate until your dog will walk calmly all the way into the crate to get the food. If he isn't interested in treats, try tossing a favorite toy in the crate. This step may take a few minutes or as long as several days.
Step 2: Feeding Your Dog His Meals In The Crate
After introducing your dog to the crate, begin feeding him his regular meals near the crate. This will create a pleasant association with the crate. If your dog is readily entering the crate when you begin Step 2, put the food dish all the way at the back of the crate. If your dog is still reluctant to enter the crate, put the dish only as far inside as he will readily go without becoming fearful or anxious. Each time you feed him, place the dish a little further back in the crate.
Once your dog is standing comfortably in the crate to eat his meal, you can close the door while he's eating. At first, open the door as soon as he finishes his meal. With each successive feeding, leave the door closed a few minutes longer, until he's staying in the crate for ten minutes or so after eating. If he begins to whine to be let out, you may have increased the length of time too quickly. Next time, try leaving him in the crate for a shorter time period. If he does whine or cry in the crate, it's imperative that you not let him out until he stops. Otherwise, he'll learn that the way to get out of the crate is to whine, so he'll keep doing it.
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Step 3: Conditioning Your Dog To The Crate For Longer Time Periods
After your dog is eating his regular meals in the crate with no sign of fear or anxiety, you can confine him there for short time periods while you're home. Call him over to the crate and give him a treat. Give him a command to enter such as, "kennel up." Encourage him by pointing to the inside of the crate with a treat in your hand. After your dog enters the crate, praise him, give him the treat and close the door. Sit quietly near the crate for five to ten minutes and then go into another room for a few minutes. Return, sit quietly again for a short time, then let him out of the crate. Repeat this process several times a day. With each repetition, gradually increase the length of time you leave him in the crate and the length of time you're out of his sight. Once your dog will stay quietly in the crate for about 30 minutes with you out of sight the majority of the time, you can begin leaving him crated when you're gone for short time periods and/or letting him sleep there at night. This may take several days or several weeks.
Step 4: Part A/Crating Your Dog When Left Alone
After your dog is spending about 30 minutes in the crate without becoming anxious or afraid, you can begin leaving him crated for short periods when you leave the house. Put him in the crate using your regular command and a treat. You might also want to leave him with a few safe toys in the crate (see our handout: "Dog Toys and How to Use Them"). You'll want to vary at what point in your "getting ready to leave" routine you put your dog in the crate. Although he shouldn't be crated for a long time before you leave, you can crate him anywhere from five to 20 minutes prior to leaving. Don't make your departures emotional and prolonged, but matter-of-fact. Praise your dog briefly, give him a treat for entering the crate and then leave quietly. When you return home, don't reward your dog for excited behavior by responding to him in an excited, enthusiastic way. Keep arrivals low key. Continue to crate your dog for short periods from time to time when you're home so he doesn't associate crating with being left alone.

Crating Your Dog At Night
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. Older dogs, too, should initially be kept nearby so that crating doesn't become associated 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.

Answer 10

keep working on him goodness he is only a puppy I DONT BELEVE INPUTTING DOGS IN CAGES it only makes it worse