Hi there,
Wow sounds like you're putting in the work and enjoying the rewards! My little one hasn't finished all her shots yet so we can't go to puppy class. She is also quite afraid of her crate and any enclosed space. I explained this to the vet and he gave me a spray called dog appeasing pheromone. Apparently its the pheromone released by lactating dogs so that the puppies know where to suckle. In a weaned dog this scent makes them feel secure... you know the Mummy is here feeling! I figured it would be worth a try as I don't want my little Lilly to grow up fearing the car and crate. So I tested it out and boy it works wonders! I have a dog carrier which is quite enclosed and she used to howl if I even got it out. Anyway, I sprayed the stuff inside her bag and now she quite happily sits in there. Before, she wouldn't even go in for treats!!! |