With your girlfriend letting the dog out after a few minutes, definitely tell her not to do that. It makes the dog see that it can get it's way by crying and barking. It's hard to listen to but if she can't handle it then ask her to take a walk or step out of the apartment. The dog has to get used to it and the only way it will is if you leave her in there. I would leave mine in the crate for an hour or two while I stepped out and it helped with not having to listen to him whine and cry and also he eventually got used to it. You can try that. |