I have a one year old Silky Terrier. I leave him in his crate, whenever I leave the house. I was curious to know how he acts in the crate, so I left video recorder out today, and was horrified to see what was recorded when I watched it. After leaving the house, 8 minutes later, he began to pant and bark, also chewing the metal crate bars. He sometimes would even grab hold of the metal crate bars and attempt to shake the crate, while also scratching at the bars on botttom of the crate. My tape only allowed one hour of recording time, and thirty minutes were spent doing all that I have mentioned above.
I know he cannot continue to do this, because he could injure himself, break or chip teeth. I am posting to see if there is a different kind of crate that I can purchase, that will not give him the access to do what he is doing. I also know that he seems to have high aniexty while in the crate. I need a solution, or something else to try soon. I cannot leave him out of his crate while I am gone, so any suggestions are wondeful.
Thanks so Much
