| JULIENP |
| Posted 2/28/2008 9:00:52 AM |
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I don't know what to do. My puppy hates her crate. I have tried making the crate smaller, putting music on in the house, even laying down in front of the crate with her. I would really appreciate some tips on how to make her like the crate. |
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| maligirl1 |
| Posted 2/28/2008 9:18:40 AM |
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try putting one of her favorite toys in the crate with her.also might try something that smells like you.if she is afraid of being in the crate it might be comforting for her.also try leaving the door open put her in the crate and just to let her know it's not such a bad place leave the door open and start out by letting her come and go.gradually increase the time she is in the crate alone.good luck and hope things go well. |
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| jjandmeeko |
| Posted 2/28/2008 12:21:14 PM |
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Hi julie, Try bribing her with food. When ever I leave and have to put My baby in his crate I started to give him a treats now when I go to the treat jar he just goes in his crate by himself.This makes it so much easier when I have to leave him. Cathy |
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| naturaldane |
| Posted 2/28/2008 12:35:23 PM |
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so, when the Dog pitches its fit do you give in and let the Dog out? if so toughen up and DO not let her out until is quiet and calm, if you have done the above then its going to be rougher as its like a baby in a crib, you pick it up every time it cries then you have a spoiled baby that doesnt know how to sooth itself.
The only thing I would leave a Dog with in a crate is a kong however it needs to be the size that can not get stuck on the jaw.
dogs and Puppies have to learn how to be by themselves if not your going to create another Dog with seperation issues.
A discription of how the Dog acts would be nice. |
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| JULIENP |
| Posted 2/28/2008 1:15:57 PM |
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I do put a kong in the crate with her and a shirt of mine. I try not to give in but we live in a condo and when she has been howling non-stop for 2 hours(not kidding) I'm afraid my neighbors will hear her. And her cry is not a little puppy cry, it is like a possessed rabid Dog cry. She also shakes really bad like she is scared. |
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| EnderW |
| Posted 2/28/2008 1:56:04 PM |
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a. Tire her out before you put her in there. A lot. And then when she's tired, tire her out some more.
b. don't force her in...put lots of fun stuff and treats in there so she goes in on her own. don't shut the door right off either...let her get used to it.
c. toys, toys, toys...treats, treats, treats...she should be getting lots of fun stuff in that den of hers so she's not bored...when she bothers to wake up.
d. Practice crating when you aren't leaving for the morning, so the crate isn't always associated with you not being there.
e. When you put her in the crate, don't just leave right after. First ignore her for awhile and have quiet time, then put her in the crate with a treat, then after a bit leave. The process should take a good 30 minutes at least.
f. if she's still throwing a fit, you might want to try confining her to one room and putting the crate in there.
For f, try to figure out if she's throwing a fit because you are leaving or because she's scared of the crate. They aren't necessarily the same things, but tiring her out A LOT should improve both situations.
That's from everything I've read on the subject. Please keep in mind I'm not a Dog owner yet (I'm still searching), but I've been reading a ton.  |
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| maoseger1010 |
| Posted 2/28/2008 7:55:51 PM |
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| Quote JULIENP: I don't know what to do. My puppy hates her crate. I have tried making the crate smaller, putting music on in the house, even laying down in front of the crate with her. I would really appreciate some... |
Some dogs never learn to like their crates. If she isn't getting better in a week or so perhaps you can you block her off in a small room or bathroom. Be sure to puppy proof it.
I know there are many people who swear by crates and think they are the only way to go. I'm not one of those people. People had house dogs for many years before the use of crates became wide spread. |
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| Rubyohana |
| Posted 2/29/2008 2:40:11 PM |
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I had the same problem. We tried what I though was EVERYTHING!!! When I just got tired of it I put our dogs crate in our bedroom, with her in it, and closed the door, so she could not see us or really hear us. She stopped barking 2 seconds after the door was closed. Now even though she is 7 months if the bedroom door is open she barks but it is closed she just goes to sleep or plays with her toys in there. Good luck!!!
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| sherrymyra |
| Posted 3/2/2008 2:55:51 PM |
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I have only done the crate with my last puppy. The first week at night she screached (I believe the is how I would describe it) for hours. I had her kennel in a seperate room but had tried in my room too. Made no difference. Finally she just stopped screaching. And if fact in time liked her kennel even when she wasn't confined. It was her safe haven.
I'm about to get a new puppy and am not looking forward to this training at all. |
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| rottwild4ever |
| Posted 3/3/2008 8:53:17 PM |
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One of the primary reasons that a puppy does not care for their crate is that it was not properly introduced to them. I like to have a day at least to get my pups used to their new den. Remember that dogs are den animals and that said we need to get over feeling like we are doing them a great injustice by putting them in one. When you bring your pup home give him time to relax and get the feel of his new home. Have easy access to the crate and leave the door open. If he is a young pup try to have something with his mothers or littermates scent on it. If not take an old towel rub it on the entire family and put it in the crate. Keep your eyes on them at all times so that they do not have an accident.
Then go to the crate with a pocketful of soft yummy cookies and some toys and sit in front of the crate. Throw small pieces of the cookies in front of the door and when the Dog goes for them praise. Repeat using cookies and fun toys. Then start throwing them in the crate. The pup runs in then yeah good puppy and lots more cookies. repeat till the pup runs in and out willingly. Then stop repeat about 15 minutes later this time close the door and leave for 1 minute. If they are not crying you may go open the door and praise and treat. keep repeating adding more and more minutes to the exercise. Never ever return if the pup is throwing a fit. If he is wait for him to stop and treat, praise and repeat the exercise after a few more minutes.
Consistency is the key. Make it fun and make their den the perfect place to be. Leave the door open when they are not in it so that if they need a break from you they have a private, secure spot to be. |
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| lakid1 |
| Posted 3/11/2008 3:27:23 PM |
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Do not and I mean DO NOT make or force her to like the crate. If she hates it she hates it and that si that. Just leave her out of it. |
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| lakid1 |
| Posted 3/11/2008 3:30:07 PM |
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Do not make or force her to like the crate. If she hates it she hates it and that is that. What is wrong with just leaving her out? If she already made up her mind that she ahtes the crate, let her be. |
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| maligirl1 |
| Posted 3/12/2008 12:52:43 PM |
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| Quote lakid1: Do not make or force her to like the crate. If she hates it she hates it and that is that. What is wrong with just leaving her out? If she already made up her mind that she ahtes the... |
i definately do not agree with that.you need to make sure thee Dog knows who the alpha Dog is.what's wrong with leaving her out is,Puppies can get into trouble(chewing electrical cords,eating dangerous things,getting hung up on something etc)putting them in the crate is for their safety.it's not a matter of her making up her mind ,you have to let her know who is boss,you nad not her |
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| lakid1 |
| Posted 3/12/2008 2:26:28 PM |
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| Quote maligirl1: i definately do not agree with that.you need to make sure thee Dog knows who the alpha Dog is.what's wrong with leaving her out is,Puppies can get into trouble(chewing electrical cords,eating dangerous... |
I disagree with you. If the Dog does not like her crate then she should not be in there. The Dog will keep up this behavoir unitl she does not have to be in the crate. I am not saying that he should let the Dog do whatever she wants, I am just saying that he should not put the Dog in the crate. |
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| maligirl1 |
| Posted 3/12/2008 2:44:41 PM |
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| Quote lakid1: I disagree with you. If the Dog does not like her crate then she should not be in there. The Dog will keep up this behavoir unitl she does not have to be in the crate. I am not saying that he should let... |
ok everybody can give their opinion,nothing wrong with that.but i'll stay by statement.Puppies left unattended can injure themselves,eat something that could kill or harm them.they need to be supervised,or crated.i think you are doing it for the pups own good.just like little kids you can't leave them alone at that young age.just thinking of the pups welfare.but like i said,everbody is more than welcome to their own opinion. |
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| ShoobyTheDog |
| Posted 3/12/2008 9:40:28 PM |
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Try putting toys or treats and if you nap at all put her in the crate.My Dog did the same thing.But at night time I would not say a word.Just keep on reading my books. |
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| rottwild4ever |
| Posted 3/12/2008 10:37:17 PM |
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I have to wonder why there is such animosity towards using the crate. My dogs crate is a safe place. It is their den, their home. When my dogs are through their puppy phase of chewing cords, shoes or furniture their crate is left open so they can go in and out at will. Until then it keeps my pups and my rugs safe.
The rule here is that if the Dog goes to their crate on their own no one is allowed to bother them!!! It is their way of saying I am tired of you I need some me time.
For me it has nothing to do with alpha training because I am my dogs leader not an alpha. But if you try to crate train your puppy with a negative attitude of course he is going to resist.
Positive energy, and a willingness to teach not force them will get you anywhere you want to be. |
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| lakid1 |
| Posted 3/13/2008 3:04:25 PM |
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| Quote maligirl1: ok everybody can give their opinion,nothing wrong with that.but i'll stay by statement.Puppies left unattended can injure themselves,eat something that could kill or harm them.they need to be supervised,or... |
No they can't. They will not hurt themselves if tey are in a closed, puppy proofed room. And even if they are left unattended that does not mean that they will hurt themselves. You are wrong about that. I am sticking by my staement. And this is not a opioion, this is a fact. |
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| NoSkiveez |
| Posted 3/13/2008 3:22:47 PM |
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What exactly is a puppy proof room?
Where you aware that Puppies can chew anything and everything including walls, carpet and floor boards, cords, furniture, paper, cabinets.
I dont know too many people that can leave thier Puppies in "puppy Proof Rooms" that do not have any of those things in it.
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| maoseger1010 |
| Posted 3/13/2008 7:04:39 PM |
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Quote NoSkiveez: What exactly is a puppy proof room?
Where you aware that Puppies can chew anything and everything including walls, carpet and floor boards, cords, furniture, paper, cabinets.
I dont know too many... |
Your point is there is no such thing as a "puppy proof room" and your right, there is no such thing as a 100% puppy proofed room. Just as there is no such thing as a baby proofed house.
Having said that, many people have managed to raise children in homes that were not 100% child proof and many Dog owners manage to raise dogs without crates. Often people use their half bathrooms, or laundry rooms as puppy rooms. They pick up anything the puppy can easily put in their mouths and cover the floor with newspaper or potty pads provide an area for sleeping and put down several toys,and a gate across the door.
I do not expect to change anyones mind on to crate or not to crate. But here is some things to think about.
For some dogs with separation anxiety, the crate can be a place of refuge from their woes. They may be much happier inside a crate when their owner is away than when wandering free. For others, crates are an imposition, a misery, and an obstacle to be overcome at the expense of broken teeth and fractured claws. Owners return home to find these dogs bug-eyed, in a frenzy, and salivating profusely, and may even come home to find the crate splattered with urine, feces, and/or blood. For such dogs, the use of a crate is not a good approach, at least, not without a lot of retraining.
Crates are good tools for some dogs, some of the time. But, even when the crate works well for a dog, it is unwise to confine the Dog for more than 4 to 6 hours a day to avoid having the crate becoming associated with negative experiences. Every Dog should have an open door crate to go in if they so desire: A place to go when things get hectic, just for a little peace. Used in this way, a crate can be as much appreciated by the Dog as having a room of their own room is appreciated by teenagers. And it is possible, once the Dog enjoys the crate to close the door on occasion. But remember, confinement is for the convenience of the owners, not the dog's, and should be employed sparingly. In my opinion.
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