When we got Lexi, I googled crate training your dog and there were many good suggestions. We put the crate in our bedroom up on a nightstand so she could see us at night. We gave her a treat when we put her in there. If she fussed we talked to her. It was a long night the first night. And we took her out to pee every 2 hours.
During the day we coaxed her into the kennel with treats, leaving the door open. We then just shut her in for longer periods of time. While we were in the room. Then When we would leave for 1/2 hour then and hour, etc etc.
Now keep in mind we had flexible work hours that week and my husband works from home frequently.
So this may or may not work for you. |