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Originally Posted by ChewyGeorgia85  Maybe you could try putting her favorite toys in there so that she has some sort of comfort in there.
I kind of have issues with one of mine. My girl doesn't like to go in (she'd rather be out running around or sleeping in bed with my husband and I)  but my male goes automatically without missing a beat. When initially crate training, we left the crate door open and whenever they went near it, we would praise with "good dog!" and such until we started with "Kennel up" and when they went in we treated. It just takes practice and patience. I'm sure your baby will adjust to the crate eventually!  good luck! |
she moves the toys and the chewy out and hides the chewy!!! i can't quite get her to play with her toys yet, i'm working on it!! LOL!!
i guess i'll just have to be patient ...
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Originally Posted by Mama_to_Rex I get really excited when I go to the treat drawer. I ask who wants a treat and they both come running. They see me get the treats then I tell them to go get in the bed. I stay excited and happy with them the entire time. We go to their room and they get in their crates for the treat. I used to have to guide them in with the treat. It will work. Just stay consistent. Good luck! |
i try to guide her there with the treat, but she knows what's happening and she backs up and sits. she wants the treats, but she doesn't want the crate!! LOL!
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Originally Posted by joeyandtanksmom Tank does it, Joey doesn't. If I tell my boys to "go to bed", Tank will run into his kennel and lay down, but Joey will crouch down and pout. He doesn't like the kennel, haha. I think it sorta depends on the dog. I would think that with VERY aggressive training, it could be taught though. By aggressive, btw, I just mean that you work very hard and very consistently to get it done. |
the pout is HILARIOUS!!!! ok, i guess we'll be working on this every day....
thanks for all the advice, folks!!! much appreciated!!!