It's hard to know, because the OP hasn't replied with this kind of information, which would affect the type of advice she gets. If the dog is spending most of the day playing with the children and other dogs, walking, getting trained, etc, and then he freaks out about ten minutes in the crate, that's one thing. Still not the pup's "fault", but that would indicate either fear of the crate, or perhaps an emotional problem serious enough to require medication.
If the pup is spending 8+ hours a day in the crate and not getting the attention a dog needs, then clearly that needs to be rectified.
I looked at the OP's other threads, and I had replied to one because she said that this puppy was crying all the time, even when he was eating. She didn't reply to any of the suggestions / questions on that thread, or her earlier one.
Sometimes people's true feelings are not conveyed through their posts. In all three of her threads, she made a reference to giving him back, even when she'd had him for a week. Maybe she is very concerned about the puppy, but what I got from her posts was a lot of frustration and not much empathy. Again, I'm not saying I know everything about the OP's hopes, dreams, and fears based on a couple paragraphs of text.
It's understandable that she would be really frustrated, but this puppy sounds really distressed, and ultimately I think we have to be advocates for the dogs.
To the OP: you've made a few references to Cesar. I don't agree with all of his training methods, but I imagine he's done a few eppy's on separation anxiety. What were you able to get from those? Do you feel that you project "calm, assertive energy" to the pup? What do you think Cesar would tell you if he came to your house?
__________________ If you love something, set it free. Unless it's an angry tiger. |