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Originally Posted by Mary Edith  I never really considerated crate training for Geoff but last night was very noisy outside. Lots of shouting and cars door slamming. He couldn't settle. My mum had a training crate for her dog so I borrowed it this morning. I put Geoff's bed and towel in it and he climbed in himself. I buried some treats in his bed and closed the door for a short time and didn't react at all. I was able to leave him for 2 minutes and he was sitting happily when I got home.
Do you think he needs a safe space, maybe he was used to be in a crate for safety? |
It sounds like a crate is an option for you. My Bella views her crate as a place of refuge. She also sleeps in it at night on the night stand.