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aweitzm1 · 09-14-2020, 08:06 AM

Bella has been getting really rambunctious lately with everything going on. When I got her three years ago she was not crate trained in my opinion. She hated being in any crate and would bark up a storm.

I never forced her in it unless I had to keep her contained and than I always put her with Thumper to keep her calm. With her carrier I always let the flap open so she can go in it as she please.

Sometimes she would look at it but never go in it unless Thumper was with her. (Thumper was always crate trained so no issue with him)

Recently, she has been exploring it more going in and barking like she wants to go out on a trip.

Over the past week I have found her sleeping in the carrier. It warms my heart that she is now comfortable with the carrier. I always leave the flap open so she can go in as she pleases. I never thought we would get to this stage because at the beginning she was scared to even approach a crate or carrier

matese · 09-14-2020, 08:52 AM

That is just fantastic, Bella has finally gained trust in her carrier, that is a great accomplishment for her. I know the joy you are feeling, for very baby step that is conquered by our fur babies is one giant step for the mamma. Congrats on your consistency with the carrier.

aweitzm1 · 09-14-2020, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by matese

That is just fantastic, Bella has finally gained trust in her carrier, that is a great accomplishment for her. I know the joy you are feeling, for very baby step that is conquered by our fur babies is one giant step for the mamma. Congrats on your consistency with the carrier.

It does make me feel wonderful. I remember the first time it was late at night and she usually sleeps on the bed with me. I couldn't find her. I kept calling her name and all of a sudden she pops her head out of the carrier looking at me like "What is the problem I was sleeping"

matese · 09-14-2020, 09:09 AM

Lol, so cute and funny. They are such cute and funny lil characters, always makes our hearts smile. Keep up the good work. You are a great fur mom.

Mike_and_Me · 09-14-2020, 12:03 PM

That's so heartwarming to read! Glad Bella is feeling more comfortable in the carrier. When we crate trained Mike at 1 yo he would go there no problem if asked but never on his own, however after a few months he started going there for naps and quiet time and a year later it's one of his favourite spots at home.

09-14-2020, 08:06 AM	#1
aweitzm1 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: New Yok, NY Posts: 723	Bella and her wonderful antics Bella has been getting really rambunctious lately with everything going on. When I got her three years ago she was not crate trained in my opinion. She hated being in any crate and would bark up a storm. I never forced her in it unless I had to keep her contained and than I always put her with Thumper to keep her calm. With her carrier I always let the flap open so she can go in it as she please. Sometimes she would look at it but never go in it unless Thumper was with her. (Thumper was always crate trained so no issue with him) Recently, she has been exploring it more going in and barking like she wants to go out on a trip. Over the past week I have found her sleeping in the carrier. It warms my heart that she is now comfortable with the carrier. I always leave the flap open so she can go in as she pleases. I never thought we would get to this stage because at the beginning she was scared to even approach a crate or carrier __________________ Ashley mom to Thumper and Bella RIP Boomer

09-14-2020, 08:52 AM	#2
matese Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: E.Stroudsburg, Pa. Posts: 69,269	That is just fantastic, Bella has finally gained trust in her carrier, that is a great accomplishment for her. I know the joy you are feeling, for very baby step that is conquered by our fur babies is one giant step for the mamma. Congrats on your consistency with the carrier. __________________ Joan, mom to Cody RIP Matese Schnae Kajon Kia forever in my A House Is Not A Home Without A Dog

09-14-2020, 09:09 AM	#4
matese Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: E.Stroudsburg, Pa. Posts: 69,269	Lol, so cute and funny. They are such cute and funny lil characters, always makes our hearts smile. Keep up the good work. You are a great fur mom. __________________ Joan, mom to Cody RIP Matese Schnae Kajon Kia forever in my A House Is Not A Home Without A Dog

09-14-2020, 12:03 PM	#5
Mike_and_Me YT Addict Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Turkey Posts: 306	That's so heartwarming to read! Glad Bella is feeling more comfortable in the carrier. When we crate trained Mike at 1 yo he would go there no problem if asked but never on his own, however after a few months he started going there for naps and quiet time and a year later it's one of his favourite spots at home.