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FirstYorkie · 09-13-2006, 06:52 AM

Spourciau,

I'm so glad that Toby found his way into your life! I'm glad that he has a good "forever home".

I agree with the previous advice about give him lots of time and patience. For a dog with a bad background, a month isn't very long for figuring out what's expected in this new place.

As far as barking/crying at night, I wonder what would happen if you put his kennel in your bedroom. Perhaps he would feel safer there. I'd cover it (or at least 3/4 of it) so that he feels more protected.

I think your idea about feeding him in his crate is a good one. I'd leave treats in his crate when he isn't looking so that he gets the idea that Good Things Happen in this crate. However, if he previously lived in a situation where he had no choice but to soil his crate, it may be extremely difficult - bordering on impossible - to break that habit. How long do you have to leave him in his crate?

This is getting a little long so I'll break it into 2 posts...

09-13-2006, 06:52 AM	#23
FirstYorkie YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: American in London Posts: 1,739	Spourciau, I'm so glad that Toby found his way into your life! I'm glad that he has a good "forever home". I agree with the previous advice about give him lots of time and patience. For a dog with a bad background, a month isn't very long for figuring out what's expected in this new place. As far as barking/crying at night, I wonder what would happen if you put his kennel in your bedroom. Perhaps he would feel safer there. I'd cover it (or at least 3/4 of it) so that he feels more protected. I think your idea about feeding him in his crate is a good one. I'd leave treats in his crate when he isn't looking so that he gets the idea that Good Things Happen in this crate. However, if he previously lived in a situation where he had no choice but to soil his crate, it may be extremely difficult - bordering on impossible - to break that habit. How long do you have to leave him in his crate? This is getting a little long so I'll break it into 2 posts... __________________ FirstYorkie We Love Clicker-Training!