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Rambo's Mommie · 11-23-2005, 02:07 AM

I am trying to crate train Rambo and he will whine, whimper and bark all night till he is tired. My friend suggested purchasing a clock that has the ticking sound, so I bought it

; nothing has changed

. He does not like the crate. I have put the crate next to my bed, in the second bedroom and left the tv on and off ( Disney channel..lol) . He will bite the bars and I am afraid that he will break his little teeth

. Rambo is only 9 weeks old, so I know it will take time. But, are there any suggestions that anyone can make so I can make his stay in the crate a good one.

I want the crate to a comfort area, not punishment.

flyorkies · 11-23-2005, 04:29 AM

give rambo a treat each time you put him in his crate. sternly tell him no barking or quiet when whimpering at night. but you have to be stern. i hate to say it but the whinning will last about 2 weeks maybe more for rambo to understand. later he will just walk into his cage but will still expect a treat each time. i took me 2 weeks i only crated them at night or when i wasnt home after a few weeks they get the hang of it. when my pups see me pick up my keys they know its time to go in their crate and they willingly walk in there. they even sleep in there when they dont want to be bothered.it takes time and patients. and yes it will be very fustrating stay strong

FirstYorkie · 11-23-2005, 06:24 AM

In your other thread about this, Yorkie Mum gave you some good advice. I hope she doesn't mind if I repeat it here:

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yorkie Mum

For me crate training does not mean that you let him out and pee, eat and put back in.
I do the opposite to crate train. If he not Happy, 5 in and then a break, 10 minutes in and a break,
Make it a happy place a chew toy or a ball, yes in time you want it a place to be calm but first it was to be a place they will go in.
Freeze a Kong and let him chew.
Let him go in and out. If the goal is for him to be happy in a crate, if it to potty train he can be out for about an hour to play then he should be tired and sleep. Then toss a treat or two in as you put him in and pack the kennel room to room or you be still beside him till he goes to sleep.
When he wakes take him out to pee and let him play for an hour.
No need to leave a wee one to whine, you just slow down the task or break it into smaller steps, till he can handle it without the fuss. Whining means stress for him and you and you both do not need that.
Just cause you slow it down or take more steps to get a problem solved does not mean the dog is getting away with anything. It is you respecting the dogs individual needs.
Joy

I seconded the idea that you want to make being in the crate the best thing ever for Rambo and gave you a link to a great article. If you haven't read it yet, here is the link again:
http://www.clickersolutions.com/art...aining_Info.htm

Good luck!

ilovemyabbie · 11-23-2005, 09:32 AM

Try putting something inside of the crate... A stuffed animal or favorite toy.

Rambo's Mommie · 11-23-2005, 10:48 AM

I do have a stuff toy in there that the breeder gave me that his brothers and sisters have been playing with. I and I put a Kong toy and a treat in the crate. I take him out alot when I am home and my mom comes by for a couple of hours as well.

It has started snowing here and a friend bought up litter box training. Has anyone done this?

amyann · 11-23-2005, 05:14 PM

I have my baby litterbox trained only I use the dog litterbox but NOT the litter. The litter doesn't work well because the pieces are too big for her tiny paws to stand on - she kind of sunk into it. Besides, she likes to chew on the litter itself too much.

Anyway, I have her paper trained first and eventually put the paper in the litterbox (we got it from PetSmart). At the begining, the box was new to her so we had to put her in there when she needs to go. The box was lined with a layer of newspaper on top of an old paper which she had went on before. She pick it up pretty quickly and we now have two litterboxes side by side in her playpan. She will not go in the litterbox if the paper is still wet (sometimes you are just not there in time to clean it up) so the second one really helps.

Unlike using paper alone or peewee pad, she will keep her business in the box. You don't have to worry about her being on the paper but too close to the edge - no more messy floor.

It works really well for us. It's something to consider.

amyann · 11-23-2005, 05:26 PM

Sorry for the message above. I don't know how it got posted to the wrong thread.

I wish I can remove it. Good luck on your crate training.

amyann · 11-23-2005, 05:28 PM

Oh, I have mine little one creat trained. Someone had told me to ignor her when she cry if she doesn't need to go potty. It was hard to tell the difference but you just need to let the little one out potty but no play with her. If she doesn't go, put her back in. It works for us.

bravodarling · 11-23-2005, 10:11 PM

Sounds like he dosent want to be alone. Get him a big fluffy fur blanket and a stuffed animal. Rub it all over your face, hair, and feet needs to be covered with you scent. He is afraid of being in that carrier and the fur and smell of you will help him calm down. You should put him in his carrier about a hour before you go to bed and have a squirt bottle with water only in it. When he begins to cry out say SHUUUUUSH and give him 1 squirt in the face. I have had wonderful results doing this. Mine all sleep together. Each one learned to go night night this way and all is hush in the house at night. Maybe it will work for your little one. Good Luck and hug him for me ;o)

Rambo's Mommie · 11-24-2005, 05:14 AM

Thanks for all the suggestions.
I will try to find one that will work best Rambo!!

11-23-2005, 02:07 AM	#1
Rambo's Mommie Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 45	Crate training; need suggestion..PLEAZZZ!! I am trying to crate train Rambo and he will whine, whimper and bark all night till he is tired. My friend suggested purchasing a clock that has the ticking sound, so I bought it ; nothing has changed . He does not like the crate. I have put the crate next to my bed, in the second bedroom and left the tv on and off ( Disney channel..lol) . He will bite the bars and I am afraid that he will break his little teeth . Rambo is only 9 weeks old, so I know it will take time. But, are there any suggestions that anyone can make so I can make his stay in the crate a good one. I want the crate to a comfort area, not punishment. __________________ Rambo's Mommie

11-23-2005, 09:32 AM	#4
ilovemyabbie YT Addict Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: South Georgia Posts: 282	Needs Company! Try putting something inside of the crate... A stuffed animal or favorite toy. __________________ EVERYBODY can do SOMETHING ! A little is MUCH better than NOTHING !!!

11-23-2005, 10:48 AM	#5
Rambo's Mommie Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 45	I do have a stuff toy in there that the breeder gave me that his brothers and sisters have been playing with. I and I put a Kong toy and a treat in the crate. I take him out alot when I am home and my mom comes by for a couple of hours as well. It has started snowing here and a friend bought up litter box training. Has anyone done this? __________________ Rambo's Mommie

11-23-2005, 05:28 PM	#8
amyann YT Addict Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: CO Posts: 259	Oh, I have mine little one creat trained. Someone had told me to ignor her when she cry if she doesn't need to go potty. It was hard to tell the difference but you just need to let the little one out potty but no play with her. If she doesn't go, put her back in. It works for us. Last edited by amyann; 11-23-2005 at 05:32 PM.

11-24-2005, 05:14 AM	#10
Rambo's Mommie Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 45	Thanks Thanks for all the suggestions. I will try to find one that will work best Rambo!! __________________ Rambo's Mommie

11-23-2005, 04:29 AM	#2
flyorkies Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: florida Posts: 177	give rambo a treat each time you put him in his crate. sternly tell him no barking or quiet when whimpering at night. but you have to be stern. i hate to say it but the whinning will last about 2 weeks maybe more for rambo to understand. later he will just walk into his cage but will still expect a treat each time. i took me 2 weeks i only crated them at night or when i wasnt home after a few weeks they get the hang of it. when my pups see me pick up my keys they know its time to go in their crate and they willingly walk in there. they even sleep in there when they dont want to be bothered.it takes time and patients. and yes it will be very fustrating stay strong

11-23-2005, 05:14 PM	#6
amyann YT Addict Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: CO Posts: 259	I have my baby litterbox trained only I use the dog litterbox but NOT the litter. The litter doesn't work well because the pieces are too big for her tiny paws to stand on - she kind of sunk into it. Besides, she likes to chew on the litter itself too much. Anyway, I have her paper trained first and eventually put the paper in the litterbox (we got it from PetSmart). At the begining, the box was new to her so we had to put her in there when she needs to go. The box was lined with a layer of newspaper on top of an old paper which she had went on before. She pick it up pretty quickly and we now have two litterboxes side by side in her playpan. She will not go in the litterbox if the paper is still wet (sometimes you are just not there in time to clean it up) so the second one really helps. Unlike using paper alone or peewee pad, she will keep her business in the box. You don't have to worry about her being on the paper but too close to the edge - no more messy floor. It works really well for us. It's something to consider.

11-23-2005, 05:26 PM	#7
amyann YT Addict Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: CO Posts: 259	Sorry for the message above. I don't know how it got posted to the wrong thread. I wish I can remove it. Good luck on your crate training.