Try a play pen instead of a crate if his reaction is so strong please. I used Dogswell Mello Mut jerky for my pup mill rescue with anxiety issues; separation anxiety, and fear aggression. I have heard many positive things about Rescue Remedy which is also homeopathic but I have never used it.
If he's ripping toe nails off you need to get him evaluated immediately by both the vet and a behaviorist and stop crating as it obvious causes extreme distress as is....I could not put my pup mill rescue in a box, he went in fine but would panic once in there...you can create positive association (door stays open treats in it etc building up to door closed) with a crate but since you have a Yorkie please try a play pen that cannot be jumped out of.
Play pen with a bed area, play area, food area and potty area, I prefer a 6x6 but a 4' x 4' area seems to be what most people use and is adequate enough I guess. Put the crate in it with the door open to create comfort with it.
If what you are doing isn't working you should really be trying something else-especially if your Yorkie is being injured. |