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Originally Posted by QuickSilver  Getting them to like the crate is another step.  That usually involves putting some bedding in, putting it in a part of the room where she feels safe, but can survey the action elsewhere, and leaving the door open so that it's a place she can retire.
You can also use the dislike of the crate to your advantage with potty training: ONLY let her out when she goes. Try the crate for brief stretches of time, and ignore her when she cries. More time out of the crate just means you'll need to watch her more.
Also, a lot of dogs don't like being in the crate if they see everyone else moving around and having fun. You can try taking her out more and really tiring her out - play fetch with her for an hour, so when she's inside, she just wants to sleep. |
How do you do that, and how long do you let them cry? Is there a time period where you say that's too much? I couldn't do it with my skin kids and I can't do it with Joey, he loves his crate, and goes in it on his own, but I can't stand to hear him cry if I close the door. I would like to get him use to it, especially if I have to leave him alone for an hour.