gotta say. When I got Joey he was very anxious about the crate. The previous owner had him in one that was far too small . I used the techniques I read here ( I'm a new member) about how to make his crate his happy place...his den. He's in it now with the door open chewing on a toy... he also likes to hide his chewy bone under the blanket in there.
I can't say it was quick but with time and patience, treats and praise and repetition he overcame his anxiety over the crate. Now he's fine with it when he needs to be in it because I'm in the shower or if we're driving somewhere or going to the vet or if he decides, like now to drag a toy in there to chomp on. |