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Originally Posted by YankeeBernie  I have a small crate which I have never used for Bernie (he has a separate travel crate and sleeping area). I recently decided to use the crate as a punishment area/place for "time out". I used it for the first time last night when Bernie spilled his water dish by picking up his place-mat. I immediately yelled "No!" and placed him into the crate for ~15-20 minutes. He cried a little but was basically quiet for most of his stay. When I let him out I wasn't all lovey with him -I went back to the couch. Bernie walked around the apartment quietly and then came back to the couch directly in front of me and peed on the floor! I yelled "No!" again and placed him on his wee-wee pad.
I don't know if he was saying "FU" for locking me up or "I'm sorry - here have some submissive pee." I'm confused now - and I think the dog is too. Any thoughts, comments, etc? Thanks |
Wrong! Please do not do that again. In addition, all it takes is less than a minute for them to forget...20 minutes was way too long. I dont normally use punishment and the most I done is put the gate up and not allow them with me but I do go back in less than 5 minutes because they forget too quickly. Hope you get lots of responses.