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Originally Posted by houndgirl  i've read a couple articles, and they say to put his things in the crate (his blankets, toys, bowls) so he knows it's his, and let him explore on his own or, if he won't, encourage him to do so with treats. is that right? then when he's comfortable in there, close the door for short periods of time while you're home, until he's comfortable in there by himself for a while.
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That is pretty darn close and will work.
I just add a few steps cause I like to take things slow.
I'd sit by the crate and toss in treats if he needs let him eat come out.
I'd toss in treats let him go in and close and open the door before he is done eating.
I'd tos in the treats let him eat turn around to leave and have the door open.
I';d toss in the treats and have him turn around and start to open the door.
I'd toss in the treats and have him turn around and count say one and open the door.
You keep building steps until you can sit and watch a whole Tv show and then keep building from there. step by step.
Now this would be if he shows any signs of being concerned with being in the crate and how to bust it down into pieces he should be able to manage. You go up and down or stay at a step until he looks comfortable.
I can start one puppy in an afternoon likeing a crate another it can take days or weeks.
JL