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I crate, but I'm not a pro
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I was just telling my (dog) trainer yesterday that the best thing I learned from my obedience class was to crate my two doxies at night. Once they are in the crate at night, they know it's bedtime and they settle down and don't make a peep until the morning and it's time to get up.
Because Millie's very calm, she didn't have any problems adjusting to the crate, but Darma, being very timid and lacking confidence, was another matter. My trainer advised me that, before I put the dogs in the crate for the first night, I had to do everything I could to wear Darmie out so that she would be exhausted (and go willingly to bed). After I put them in the crate, I was advised to cover it with a blanket or sheet. This was over a year ago, and they have slept every night in the crate since.
I don't know if you would use the same techniques for crating during the day, because I seldom crate in the house during the day (although the dogs are confined to a single room that has outside access). I do, however, crate the dogs when they are in the car, and they usually do not fuss at all. (My policy of always crating in the car paid off in 2004 when I was in a car accident on the way to the groomer's with my beloved Amy. Although the car was totaled, we both walked away).
You might want to consult a professional dog trainer or book or video. :)
Millie and Darma's Mom (aka Kathleen)
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kathleen320
- May 3, 2009 at 6:27 pm
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I did a search for some information
check this website out. http://www.ehow.com/how_4881985_crate-train-older-dog.html
I understand that you should take it a little slow at first and use a lot of praise and treats to get them to equate the crate with good things.
Good luck.
Posted by
threecatsonedog
- May 11, 2009 at 3:56 pm
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