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mistyinca · 10-30-2007, 06:25 AM

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Originally Posted by T Doll

I'm having the same problem with my Mocha. He cries SO loud and for sooo long...I wonder how he doesn't get tired from it. It's really heartbreaking to listen to, but I've been told to just ignore him when he whines/cries. This kind of confuses me though, as I've always read that their crate should be full of positive experiences, and to not associate it with anything negative.

That is true, and there is nothing negative about sleeping in the crate. What they mean by that is not to use it as a punishment. But after they get over the crying--and they will when you stop letting them out when they cry--they love their crates and go in there to feel safe.

adorame · 10-30-2007, 12:45 PM

I guess I am lucky, my breeder starts to crate train her puppies a few weeks before they come home to their new homes. I have the option to bring Jeter's crate that we will use at our home to start him off, and we think that this is a good idea for him so that the smell of his first home will be on the crate and just maybe this will help him out his first few nights in his new home with us.

My mom got her Sindee from the same breeder in April of 06 and she had no problems with her crying the first nights in her new home when she was placed in her crate. She was able to be home all day with her so she was not alway's in the crate. I also will be home with Jeter so he will not be in the crate for long amounts of time

puppy_Love08 · 10-30-2007, 12:50 PM

I just got my "baby" Logan almost two weeks ago. This is the second dog I have brought home as a puppy, and both times I crate trained them. Yes, they will cry at first. Logan did, too. But when you give in and take him/her out, that reinforces the crying, and she will continue to do so because it works. Housetraining Logan has become much more successful since I've been using his crate properly. He doesn't cry anymore either. Don't give in to the crying or you will forever be doing what your puppy wants rather than your puppy doing what you want.

Buddy-licious · 10-30-2007, 01:25 PM

BEST ADVISE I EVER GOT....was to do the crate!!! Yes, he CRIED so hard that first night and the second but I stuck it out!!! Now he completely LOVES his crate.
Another big reason to crate is if you ever travel to visit friends or family....they may not appreciate your furbaby sleeping in the bed with you (after all it is their home & their bed) Plus when we go to visit family & friends we can put Buddy in the crate if we are out to dinner or shopping. He is perfectly fine with going to his crate!!
You have to do what is best for you and your furbaby ....I know there are some YT'ers that would never crate. Just do what is best for you!!!
Best of luck!!!!

lcbear · 10-30-2007, 02:04 PM

I truly never believed a pup/dog should be in a crate. To me that was cruel until I got my last 2 yorkies. They each have their own crate and they love it. The only time they are in there is to sleep, when we go out and when we eat (so they don't beg as my hubby is a pushover for slipping treats).

I can go out and not worry what my babies are getting into, chewing or gosh only knows with those two. When I tell them it is time to go to bed, they run to their crates.

The only difference I made compared with others is my crates are really big. I have them in 24 wide by 36 long. This way they have a little room and they have never had an accident in them.

So would I crate another dog - you bet, they love "their space".

Baby Madeleine · 10-30-2007, 04:01 PM

Crating Madeleine was SO HARD at first, but it didn't take long and she had it down. I can remember those sleepless nights though. Now she loves it now!

yougetthesmiles · 10-30-2007, 04:05 PM

My Brat Pack has access to the dining room and kitchen, I have baby gates so they can only be in these 2 rooms that have linoleum. They have there beds, food water, toys and pee pad.

At night they sleep in my room but in my closet that is a nice size. I have a baby gate so they can not get out. They do not whine. I also feel it's important that they are close to you at bedtime.

7TimesBlessed · 10-30-2007, 04:42 PM

.....if they keep whining at night just give a firm "no!" then immediate "good girl" really praising them.....keep that up a few times...if it is feasible you can put the crate up on your bed so they are next to you at least and comfort them w your fingers in the crate....after two or three nights they should get the message........and when you have to leave them in the crate during the day make sure you wear them out playing so they will enjoy the nap time when you are gone otherwise they will be frustrated if they are still filled w lots of energy.........

For My Coby · 10-30-2007, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by yougetthesmiles

My Brat Pack has access to the dining room and kitchen, I have baby gates so they can only be in these 2 rooms that have linoleum. They have there beds, food water, toys and pee pad.

At night they sleep in my room but in my closet that is a nice size. I have a baby gate so they can not get out. They do not whine. I also feel it's important that they are close to you at bedtime.

I crate mine, but I never even thought of using a closet. Interesting idea to share with others..............

10-30-2007, 01:25 PM	#19
Buddy-licious Donating YT Addict Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Charlotte,nc Posts: 1,976	BEST ADVISE I EVER GOT....was to do the crate!!! Yes, he CRIED so hard that first night and the second but I stuck it out!!! Now he completely LOVES his crate. Another big reason to crate is if you ever travel to visit friends or family....they may not appreciate your furbaby sleeping in the bed with you (after all it is their home & their bed) Plus when we go to visit family & friends we can put Buddy in the crate if we are out to dinner or shopping. He is perfectly fine with going to his crate!! You have to do what is best for you and your furbaby ....I know there are some YT'ers that would never crate. Just do what is best for you!!! Best of luck!!!! __________________ Rhonda, Buddy-licious and Sammie

10-30-2007, 04:01 PM	#21
Baby Madeleine Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Stuart, Florida Posts: 1,094	Crating Madeleine was SO HARD at first, but it didn't take long and she had it down. I can remember those sleepless nights though. Now she loves it now! __________________ Monica and Madeleine Member of the Spoiled Rotten Club

10-30-2007, 12:45 PM	#17
adorame YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,312 Blog Entries: 1	I guess I am lucky, my breeder starts to crate train her puppies a few weeks before they come home to their new homes. I have the option to bring Jeter's crate that we will use at our home to start him off, and we think that this is a good idea for him so that the smell of his first home will be on the crate and just maybe this will help him out his first few nights in his new home with us. My mom got her Sindee from the same breeder in April of 06 and she had no problems with her crying the first nights in her new home when she was placed in her crate. She was able to be home all day with her so she was not alway's in the crate. I also will be home with Jeter so he will not be in the crate for long amounts of time

10-30-2007, 12:50 PM	#18
puppy_Love08 YT Addict Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: AL Posts: 465	I just got my "baby" Logan almost two weeks ago. This is the second dog I have brought home as a puppy, and both times I crate trained them. Yes, they will cry at first. Logan did, too. But when you give in and take him/her out, that reinforces the crying, and she will continue to do so because it works. Housetraining Logan has become much more successful since I've been using his crate properly. He doesn't cry anymore either. Don't give in to the crying or you will forever be doing what your puppy wants rather than your puppy doing what you want.

10-30-2007, 02:04 PM	#20
lcbear Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Georgetown, CA Posts: 54	I truly never believed a pup/dog should be in a crate. To me that was cruel until I got my last 2 yorkies. They each have their own crate and they love it. The only time they are in there is to sleep, when we go out and when we eat (so they don't beg as my hubby is a pushover for slipping treats). I can go out and not worry what my babies are getting into, chewing or gosh only knows with those two. When I tell them it is time to go to bed, they run to their crates. The only difference I made compared with others is my crates are really big. I have them in 24 wide by 36 long. This way they have a little room and they have never had an accident in them. So would I crate another dog - you bet, they love "their space".

10-30-2007, 04:05 PM	#22
yougetthesmiles BANNED FOR NOT MAILING PRODUCTS PURCHASED Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 9,295 Blog Entries: 3	My Brat Pack has access to the dining room and kitchen, I have baby gates so they can only be in these 2 rooms that have linoleum. They have there beds, food water, toys and pee pad. At night they sleep in my room but in my closet that is a nice size. I have a baby gate so they can not get out. They do not whine. I also feel it's important that they are close to you at bedtime.

10-30-2007, 04:42 PM	#23
7TimesBlessed YT Addict Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 311	.....if they keep whining at night just give a firm "no!" then immediate "good girl" really praising them.....keep that up a few times...if it is feasible you can put the crate up on your bed so they are next to you at least and comfort them w your fingers in the crate....after two or three nights they should get the message........and when you have to leave them in the crate during the day make sure you wear them out playing so they will enjoy the nap time when you are gone otherwise they will be frustrated if they are still filled w lots of energy.........