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Fantastic49 · 04-20-2010, 08:34 PM

Hi folks, me again!!!

As you might know, I am bringing my 18-month old furbaby home in a couple of weeks. I'm told that her current family tried to crate-train her, but that she acted up so badly (barking, etc.) that they gave up and let her have her way ... all the way out of the crate....

I'm concerned about letting her have the run of the house for safety reasons, but I'm also wondering if this is the best way to train her? Is there a better way? Should I give this another try?

What have your experiences been or what have you heard about training adult dogs in this way?

Thanks!!!

04-20-2010, 08:34 PM	#1
Fantastic49 No Longer a Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Beverly Hills, CA, USA Posts: 334	Is it too late to crate train an 18 month old?!? Hi folks, me again!!! As you might know, I am bringing my 18-month old furbaby home in a couple of weeks. I'm told that her current family tried to crate-train her, but that she acted up so badly (barking, etc.) that they gave up and let her have her way ... all the way out of the crate.... I'm concerned about letting her have the run of the house for safety reasons, but I'm also wondering if this is the best way to train her? Is there a better way? Should I give this another try? What have your experiences been or what have you heard about training adult dogs in this way? Thanks!!!