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Crate Training, and Whining?

I know I asked this earlier, and I got a few answers, but I need more suggestions. thanks!

I have a 9 month old Pomeranian puppy. I've had him for about 6 months now. He still wakes me up to take him outside.

I sleep about 8 hours, and he does go to outside right before I go to bed. He wakes up 2 hours before I get up, and he whines, and whines, and whines. I can ignore him, and it goes on for hours. I can tell him to "shhhhh" or "BE QUIET" a million times, and it won't help. Eventually I just get up, take him outside, and then I'm awake for the rest of the night.

How can I stop this? I KNOW he is capable of holding it, because he sometimes has to hold it 8 hours, on days, where I don't get home to take him out.

I do crate train him.

He is still a puppy and a toy breed at that. He's physical ability to hold it has its limits. Sometimes he may be able to go longer than others, but when he wakes you and whines to go out, you have to oblige him. as he gets older, he will be able to have more control. But for now, he's still a baby.

I can hold it through a ten hour shift at work, doesn't mean I like it.

He knows you're there, and you're there to take care of him. its a puppy and your responsibility. Take him out.

Set your alarm clock to wake up earlier

Do you keep his crate in your bed room? If not try that. thats what shut up my dox. good luck.

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When you take him out does he scramble to make it to the bathroom? If so he needs to go more often, if not he is probably just ready to wake up and you are not, the best way to train him out of this is IGNORE the behavior, keep on sleeping or pretending to. He will whine for a while but BE PATIENCE this is a waiting game and your will must be stronger as you are reinforcing the behavior when you let him out when he whines and it's now a habit, let him out only after he has quieted down. do not talk to him during his whining, do not shush or reassure him just remain quiet and patient. Also I would stop all food and water after 7 so his bladder is not in question for his behavior.

I would only try to correct his behavior if you are sure he isn't crying about needing to go, determine that first.

Just ignore him but I'm not sure I would because you'd get in the habit of ignoring the dog and then when it really has to go you wont respond and he'll go in th cage and that's a whole new probably. I mean he hsouldn't have to hold it anyway if you're keeping him in a cage. That's ridicolous. what if someone told you that everyday of your life you could only have access to the bathroom every 8 hours. Eventually one day you wouldn't be able to hold it for some reason (maybe you'd have drunk a lot of water that day or maybe have a urinary track infection). so if your dog is oly doing it the last two hours I would get up and take him to potty and then just put him right back in the cage.

Well you're dog has officially trained you!
If you break down and take him out he's already learned that if he does it long enough he'll get what he wants.

What always does the trick is a squirt bottle. Cover his crate at night and play some music or talk radio to drown out all the ambient noise. If he starts to act up, get to his crate squirt him a few times and tell him to be quiet then cover him up and go to bed again. If you don't want to use a squirt bottle use something else like an empty soda can with a bunch of pennies in it. what ever it is that will get his attention.

DO NOT TAKE HIM OUT OF HIS CRATE!

If he does make a mess clean it up and put him right back in. under no circumstances is he allowed to win. If he makes a mess and you let him out then you are going to teach him that making a mess in his crate is what gets him out.

Oh and BTW make sure he doesn't get water or food a few hours before bedtime and make sure he potties before bed time too. good luck!

I wonder if you put his crate in the living room, if it would be better??? Maybe he's whining because he knows you're right there and he knows he can wake you.

Our puppy is crated in our living room. we keep our bedroom door open, so we would be able to hear her. however, we brought her home when she was 3 months old and she has never woke us up in the middle of the night. I have actually never heard her whine in her crate. But, we go to bed late and we get up at like 5:00 AM to get the kids ready for school… so she is really only in her crate 5-6 hours.

Best wishes…

it takes a lot of time and a lot of training. on your part and the dogs part. you need to work out a way that works with your dog. he might just be an early riser.

for our dogs right before bed we would take them for a walk. it doesnt have to be far just enough to feel a bit better, after the walk i would let them out in the backyard to romp for a bit. try to tire him before bed so he sleeps longer.

you could also change the feeding times so you can sounds crude but mold his bladder to fit your sleeping skills.

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When crate-training a dog, are you supposed to block off the crate with a sheet or whatever for punishment?

we have the crate in my room, which is kinda small. so when i punish my dog for pooping in the house or whatever i feel like i should bock off his crate so he can't see me sitting at my computer right in front of him and feel like he's not being punished.

can i block his crate for punishment?

NO. Crates are never ever to be used for any form of punishment. The whole point of crate training is that it's supposed to be a positive experience for them- equivalent to their den. The role of crate training in housetraining is to teach them to control their bladder and bowels since they have a natural aversion to pottying where they sleep. it is not at all to punish them for having an accident- ever.

No way!! your dog will be afraid to ever go back into the crate.They are suppose to feel safe in the crate. my dogs walk right into them.

Pleeease don't use the crate for punishment, like others have said, the crate is supposed to be a positive thing. it should be like the dog's own little bedroom and retreat, just like a wild dog's den. if correctly crate trained dogs will actually choose to go take naps in their crates and sometimes will go there if they are scared, ect. because that is their safe spot. if the dog is put in the crate as punishment, he won't see that as his safe place and it will become somewhere he hates. Now…there is no universal potty training method…but the method I have used is taking doggy out multiple times a day and having treats handy each time. Praise and give treats when puppy potties outside. Always have puppy under supervision inside so if he poops/pees you can catch him in the act, say no loudly to distract and surprise him, and IMMEDIATELY rush outside with him. if he then goes or finishes going outside make a huge deal about it, praise him like crazy. He will pretty quickly associate your praise and attention with going outside and your disapproval with going inside. I hope this helps. I've potty trained 2 puppies this way…one is a year old now and one is two and they never ever have accidents so I have great faith in the method. good luck!

Oh Gosh! lol, sometimes punishing our animals is harder than punishing our kids. I have done the crate in the past, but even if you block it off, he is going to know you are in there, but if it calms him, or makes him quite, I don't see why it would be a problem, as long as you don't leave him in there too long. (Not insinuating that you would). I suggest buying puppy pads, even if this is an adult dog, they can learn to use them almost overnight. I keep mine in the bathroom, and they aren't very big and you can dispose of them easily, at least then if he doesn't get outside fast enough, he will have another alternative place to go, and it won't be directly on your floor. good Luck!

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Would 2 male ferrets be able to get out of a large dog crate?

Just curious, since I have 2 free roam ferrets but they refuse to sleep when I go to bed. They share my bedroom with me and are constantly nibbling my feet during the night! They have a cage in which they sleep sometimes but it's not a very big cage and they get out of it frequently. I'm considering purchasing a large dog crate since they're cheaper than a ferret cage and I still want my boys to be free roam, I just want them to have somewhere nice, quite roomy, and secure for them to be in whilst I'm asleep.

Any help would be greatly appreciated,

Thanks in advance.

P.S the crate I'm looking at is the second one, the one underneath the wooden one on here

http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/pa…

How do they escape? do they open the door or something? if so there really smart.. if not im not sure how they would escape. but to be honest i think it would be very hard for em to escape outta there..

It's kind of hard to tell but by the looks of it, I think they could get out. Hard to judge how big the space is. Mine has gotten in to 1 inch holes so I'd be worried about anything bigger than 2/3 of an inch or so. could you get one from a local store and make sure you can return it?

if it's just for like 8 hours at night, they could sleep in something decently small given it's comfortable and fits a litter box, food, and water. maybe a large car travel carrier? like this -> http://www.cat-alog.com/carriers/pet_car… I've seen them for about 30 dollars and they have a good latch on the outside.. It's what I'm using to travel with my ferrets! Just try to find one with as much mesh on the outside as you can rather than all plastic. though they do tend to lilke closed off areas to sleep in.. like drawers (you've likely already noticed) so they'd likely be fine with anything like that.

60 (pounds? i think that is? i don't have the symbol) is still quite a bit.. can you not find a decent cage online for that?

If the dog crate does work, just make sure to have lots of blankets. it doesn't look comfy for them!

Also, what are the conditions like in their current night time cage? Mine was always trying to get out too but I just make sure to play with her like 30 mins before I want to go to bed, and make sure there is no light or noise in the room and cover the half of the cage that is facing me with a towel. it was COMPLETELY solved the problem of her freaking out at night to get out. so try blocking yourself from view or maybe cover the 1/2 of the cage with the door on it with a towel?

try looking online at sites like craigslist. They have it in many cities around the world. They offer cheap ferret cages under the pets and general sections. Do not use a dog crate. in the off chance your ferrets get their heads stuck they could EASILY break their necks. And those plastic crates are just bad news for a cage even over night. They could chew them up and ingest the plastic which could lead to a blockage or easily overheat in them. ferrets can't tolerate high heat and easily succumb to heat stroke. I would NOT recommend using a dog crate. Look around online at classified adds and find a ferret cage. Ive seen them in my area go $65 for one of those ferret nation cages in great shape. MOST ferret cages are escape proof and if not you can use those bungee clips from keychains to lock the doors on the cage at night

Well Stevee,,I love the fact that you have free roaming ferrets and the best way you can get some sleep is not to the cage thing but take a corner of your closet and cut a piece of plywood to fit it and p[lace a good bed roll in it for them and at night before you go to bed play with them tell they are tired and then place them in the (protected corner to sleep for the night –they might not like the arrangements at first (becuse they have free roam) but will get used to it pretty quick- and its amasing what they can get out of and into

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Human beings and dogs are actually coexisting for tens of a large number of years – archaeologists have identified proof of

k-9s sharing habitation with humans as early as the Neolithic age (8500 BC). Through our long history with domesticated k9s,

just one characteristic has remained a regular for all k9s: they may be instinctively clean animals, and will stay clear of

relieving themselves where they sleep and consume. this truth types the basis for the most efficient and fast housetraining

approach, that is called Crate Training. Dog Crate training is recognized by dog trainers as currently being essentially the most successful technique of housetraining a k9.

You’ll will need a fantastic crate for it to perform: your dog mustn’t be able to obtain out with no you realizing about

this, and it must be huge sufficient to the adult pet to turn all over, stand up straight, and stretch out (just) but no

larger than this. the motive for this will probably be divulged later on. (You can acquire crates from petstores, as well as

make one particular yourself – just make sure that your k9 can see out at all times and that it is very the right

dimension!)Fundamental Principles for Crate InstructionYour puppy should be in his crate every time he isn’t eating,

drinking, relieving himself, or staying actively played with and supervised.Here’s a sample crate-training schedule: puppy

goes inside crate for a couple of a long time (he’ll sleep in the course of most of this time), then out for any toilet

session, a meal, and a playtime of one particular or two hrs. then it really is time for yet another toilet call, and back

again inside the crate for an additional slumber (ought to last about two to 4 working hours).how Arrive Crate Coaching

Operates So Well?Puppies and puppies is not going to willingly soil in which they get to sleep. Your puppy sleeps in his

crate, and is there every time you are not able to actively supervise him (for no longer than 3 several hours at a time, or

as much as four hrs if he’s even now sleeping). Crate training functions simply because it removes your puppy’s chance to

sneak off and ease himself when you are not shopping – this can be because he’ll be under your frequent supervision each time

he is not in his crate. And when he’s in his crate, he won’t go for the toilet, simply because he sleeps there. That is why

the crate need to be a snug fit: if it’s as well big, he may well have the ability to use portion of it being a toilet with

no it disturbing his sleeping, inside of a far-off corner. for those who have a large crate, section part of it away so he

cannot do this.other House-Training StrategiesThere are numerous other, much less useful residence coaching strategies

readily available: they are termed the Direct Technique plus the Cardstock Technique.the Direct approach is fundamentally

crate-training without a crate. it is very dependent all around your ability as an owner to supervise your puppy just about

continuously (as, should you don’t, he’ll find a way to go interior devoid of you realizing about this). You must take your

k9 out of on a regular basis, as nicely as at the very first sign of him or her needing to go (sniffing the ground,

circling). Puppies need to be used out each and every hour or two; grownup k-9s can maintain it for as much as nine several

hours (but this is fairly unpleasant for them, and it can be superior to permit them a toilet break each and every four to 5

hours).throughout housetraining, you ought to also offer good reinforcement anytime your puppy or k9 relieves himself outside

- as quickly as he begins to urinate or defecate, praise him (quietly, although; you do not need to startle him out of

finishing). Conversely, you’ll be able to also provide damaging reinforcement within the form of verbal ‘interruptions’ when

the puppy is caught relieving himself within. Please note that you simply ought to actually catch him from the act, not

afterwards – even by a number of seconds. Dogs do not understand the idea of your time like individuals do, and so getting

reprimanded for an action that is used location inside the past will confuse your k9 and upset him unnecessarily, as well as

accomplishing precisely absolutely nothing as far as housetraining goes.the Paper Process is a smaller amount efficient than

any other technique, because it entails instruction your puppy to ease himself within the house on a floor covered in

newspaper. as time goes by, you little by little decrease the size in the newspaper covering, till at some point it is just a

handful of sheets in the corner. At this point, you gradually start off moving the newspaper outdoors until finally your pet

is relieving himself inside the garden; when he’s familiarized himself with this (give it at the very least two weeks), you

are able to get rid of the papers altogether.the actuality that this process will involve truly instruction your puppy to

alleviate himself inside the house prior to he is qualified to visit out in the open adds a great deal of time to this

method, as well as confusing many dogs (some canines who’ve been educated within the cardstock procedure nevertheless

occasionally decrease on their own inside of, given that that’s what they were originally taught to complete).the paper

procedure is truly only excellent for owners who have difficulty on a regular basis letting their pet out, or who have

smaller puppies that remain mostly indoors and are ready to toilet inside of a designated location indoors.the paper

instruction method just isn’t encouraged for individuals whose dogs are notoriously difficult to housetrain. this consists of

most toy breeds, all terriers, and all hounds.Simple Regulations for Home Coaching Your PuppyIt is a poor idea to attempt to

teach more than one particular technique. Teaching more than just one procedure will in fact set you back, as it is going to

confuse your puppy. Pick the one that suits you bestWhat ever approach you select, it can be critical to fully recognize your

role in producing your expectations clear: praise your k9 effusively every time he goes towards the toilet outdoors. if he

has an accident, do not rebuke him unless you basically catch him mid-squat.be sure you’re super-vigilant. the a lesser

amount of he manages to ‘go’ on the inside, the quicker he’ll learn not to.In the event you reside in a condominium or

apartment block, a different selection would be to get a litter tray (though this only runs for tiny k9s).

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Training your husky to settle in a crate keys in on your dog’s natural instinct to den. Picture how wolves behave if it were within the wild. Mature wolves or wild dogs will instinctually find a place to build a den or a space they think to be safe to slumber. when a female wolf gives birth to puppies within the wilderness, she creates a den and makes sure it stays clean until the pups are grown up enough to venture outside of the den by themselves. She teaches them it isn’t good to use the bathroom while in the area in which they curl up to sleep. Oftentimes you will observe a family pet sleeping under a bed, table or desk or sometimes close to a piece of furniture when there is no other area provided for them to den. Simply because pet dogs will, as you would expect, develop the instinct to den. it is far from inappropriate or abusive, as some may think, to create this habit from the moment in time you take your new Siberian Husky pet home. the fact is, not to give a pet a secure area they call their very own, is considered to be cruel in itself.

I’ve spoken to many people in the past who believe that it’s inhumane to set a brand-new puppy or a family dog within a crate. the root for this feeling very likely stems from people’s undesirable associations of cages and zoos and things just like these. However, should you look at it as a safety reason, perhaps you may view it in a different light. the way you should be looking at it is that the crate keeps the pup safe from chewing on stuff in case you cannot be around to watch them, ie . electrical cords, (that may kill your furry friend instantly), your brand spanking new carpet, the leather couch and your new shoes. Visualize it this way, it really is much like the usage of a playpen setup for your baby or toddler. it is also a pretty important tool in teaching your pet use the toilet outdoors in lieu of indoors. Siberian Husky Puppies learn from their mothers that they shouldn’t soil the location where they’re sleeping. when they are still very young, the puppies will crawl faraway from the area that they sleep to an area they choose as the bathroom area, and go there. as you can tell, they are really naturally trained not to go to the potty ?nside the area where they snooze.

Still, there’s more reasons for you to crate train your dog early, which include taking a trip on an airplane. Let’s suppose you will have to bring your dog on an plane. all airlines require that they is required to be put into a plane secure crate for this. Traveling is traumatic enough on a pet which is already trained to be inside of a crate, but now add the stress and panic of having never been in a crate before to a dog that needs to be place on an airplane for the initial time. is it possible to understand the purpose of your k9 to become comfortable with remaining in a crate?

One more reason is for the exact purpose of placing your dog in boarding kennels. what if you need to head out of town and you are therefore struggling to bring your own family dog together with you? Unless you have a very good neighbor or relative willing to pet sit for you, then you haven’t any choice but to leave the four-legged friend within a boarding kennel? a pet which has had previous crate training, will adjust to this situation with less stress and separation anxiety. Normally, people will bring the dog’s toys and treats with them to the boarding facility. This will give the new puppy an even better sense of relaxation in having their own toys and treats.

At the time you adopt a husky it is . really helpful to crate them for those first couple of nights much like when you’re bringing a new puppy into a home.

Keeping the new husky safe while they’re riding in a car is another reason to crate train them. Imagine what would happen if you were in a wreck, however your puppy is not within the crate but loose inside the back or front seat, or worse still on your own lap. to start with, they stand a great chance of leaping out into onset traffic via a flung open door and getting struck and possibly killed by way of a fast moving car or truck, or running off, to never be found again, because they are in shock and are terrified of the events that had just unfolded. when you’ve got your new puppy in a crate while they’re traveling in the car and you just are involved in an accident, your furry friend may get knocked around however the crate will in all probability guard the furry friend from being hit and killed. a crate could actually help out with restraining them in the car itself, and definitely will protect them from being lost if for example the car doors fling open. even when the crate is thrown from the car, it may help protect the furry friend. keep in mind that if you are hurt by the accident the EMT’s will be more apt to keep your pet dog safe and contained if the puppy set in a crate and should make it less hard for them to take the pet to some safe place far removed from a hazardous situation.

Your initial decision about what the guidelines of the house shall be ought to be made before you bring the puppy home whereas one should be sure that those rules are followed. if your family dog fusses whenever you first place them in their crate, it is probably given that they would prefer to be snuggled up near to you, exactly the same way by which they were with their previous brothers and sisters or their birth mother. if them to jump up on your lap or onto the bed, couch or chair at the time you initially bring them into your own home, then it will likely be much harder to reduce these negative behaviors as they mature.

Training your furry friend to settle inside the crate should all be achieved positively without the need of negative vibes. make certain that you have the crate ready and comfortable for them during the time you first bring your companion home. begin the process of the training, get a small tasty treat that they’ll be drawn to and invite them to smell it, then use that treat to lure the puppy to the crate. Once they enter the crate to explore this new area and have the treat, leave the cage open and let them exit when they wish. never attempt to force the puppy inside the crate and don’t force them remain in there the first number of attempts. Praise them gently while they’re in there and associate a word or phrase for going in. a number of us use words like “kennel up”, “crate”, etc. make sure you utilize the word you’ve chosen when you are placing the treat into your crate ant that they are following it in. the tactic of placing a goody into the crate must be continued multiple times, allowing him to be relaxed enough enter on by himself. Repeat this multiple times, about 5 times should suffice, after which you can stop and let the puppy rest for a short time. Continue doing this procedure many times the first day of training.

Once the husky goes in following the treat happily and when they have just ended playing and going to the potty and it is exhausted, lure them into the crate together with the treat as you did before but this time around close the door behind them. put a husky resistant toy like a Kong or Rhino within the crate at this time. something they have not seen before and something that is attractive and definitely will keep their attention for a few minutes. a suggestion would have been a Kong one may fill with peanut butter or treats. After closing the door, sit on the floor in front of the crate and talk with the husky puppy if needed. if they cry or whine, put your fingers into the grate in the door to comfort him that you’re still there. as a rule, a puppy will only whine for a short moment and can even fall asleep if they are tired. Remain there until the whining subsides and they calm down. when they are calm open the crate door. never let them outside the crate until they’ve been quiet for about thirty seconds and they have calmed down, if they have been whining. Maybe make an effort to distract them with another toy giving them a chance to be quiet so that you can permit them out while they’re quiet but DO NOT let them out, especially at first chance doing this, until they’re quiet. if they eventually fall asleep, then that is great! Permit them to stay asleep in the cage until they wake after which it’s right outside to go to the potty. never use alot of praise and elaboration as soon as you open the crate door and ignore them for a few moments when they are out so that they aren’t getting the impression that getting out is much more exciting than staying in the crate. Do not ever, yell or correct in any negative way what so ever. You want to just make up your mind that you will calmly wait the puppy out it doesn’t matter what happens.

Assuming you have gotten your new Siberian Husky puppy or adoptive adult family pet in the daytime and had time to do the training, great! They’ll already be familiar with going in the crate after a yummy treat or favorite toy. if he doesn’t, and you have decided that you would like to get started on their life in your own home sleeping inside a crate here’s the thing you need to do. Spend playtime with the husky till they are worn-out, be sure they have already gone to the toilet outside and place the crate where you’ll be sleeping. many will place the crate beside their bed allowing the puppy to still see them. Huskies want to be in the same room as their ‘alpha’ which is certainly you. You must remove any collar that might be unsafe please keep in mind that huskies are escape artists and when they seek to escape from the crate, they may manage to get thier collar stuck and wind up choking, place or coax the tired four-legged friend towards the crate. at this time, lay down to bed and turn off the lights as usual. In case the puppy whines, assure them with your voice that you will be there and that everything is fine. It’s possible you’ll lose a bit of sleep that night and possibly your next but NEVER open the door for him not less than four hours. Remember some puppies get nervous the first night home and need to visit the toilet again. otherwise, remember: the puppy has successfully used the toilet right before bed. Don’t become frustrated with them or yell at them but don’t cave in and allow them out either. when the lights are out, the crate is comfortable and is warm enough, and you are next to them to allow them to lick your fingers and talk softly to them, then usually they’re going to fall asleep within an hour or so, or less when they are tired. In the event the four-legged friend or puppy does wake during the night whining, have your sweats, shoes and shirt ready to take him outside. Get dressed quickly prior to deciding to open the crate then quickly lead the pet, or carry if the family pet is a puppy, into the potty area immediately. be sure you praise them softly and gently for the job well done. After they are finished, bring them back and without starting a play session with him or her, send them back to their crate, turn the lights out and return to sleep. if and when they fuss for awhile, put your fingers within the grate of the crate and talk softly to them. No more than a couple of nights of this and your puppy or pet dog will be familiar with the routine. Remember that it must be your responsibility to get him out BEFORE she has had the possibility to soil his den. if however you sleep through the puppy/dog whining and he is forced to potty in their crate given that they can’t hold it, don’t blame or scold him. Clean it up utilizing a urine neutralizer. an inexpensive neutralizer is a combination of water and light vinegar. put pads or clean towels in the crate and return to your established pattern. setting an alarm clock ought to be helpful to whenever you think it is difficult to keep on the right track. having a cage that is too big for the pup, otherwise there is going to be enough room for your puppy to soil in his crate without having it consider it as soiling his sleeping area. Once the puppy is comfortable with its routine and after they no longer require to go out every four hours, you’re able to position the crate elsewhere in your house.

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Crate training a dog – first night?

I just got my first dog – a 2.5 year old alaskan huskey/collie mix female. She isn't housebroken and I'm attempting to crate train her to help that process. I just got her today and put her in the crate (fit to her size by weight) for the night. She WILL NOT stop whining and barking when shes in there… any tips??? am I doing something wrong????

very confused, please help!

The first thing you are going to have to do is relax-if you are anxious about training, she will be anxious. Put her in very matter of factly, don't try to sooth or calm her, just walk away.

I crate my dogs in my room every night so we all sleep in the same space and it's our "den"…..

I would also make sure she has plenty of exercise before putting her in for the night-a tired mind is a relaxed mind.

you're doing everything right. she's going to not like it for awhile, do not acknowledge her while she's making noise in the crate. it might be easier to start her off on small times in the crate, such as 30 mins or so, once she's quieted down then go get her out, let her potty or whatever. then right back in. if it is driving you crazy find a place in your home where she can't see you, you can cover the sides with a blanket or sheet, just make sure she can't pull it in the crate if she might eat it. and place the crate in the basement or extra room, as long as it doesn't get too hot or cold in there. you might even invest in a small pair of earplugs if you have to. eventually she will learn that her crate is a safe place to sleep and get away. also try a long evening walk before placing her in the crate so she is nice and tired and wanting to sleep. good luck and don't give in, just be patient and consistant.

Perfectly normal it is going to take her a little while to get use to it. Whatever you do don't give in to the whining and crying and let her out because then she will never stop. If she thinks by whining and crying you are going to let her out she is going to keep doing it. Patience it will stop after a couple nights.

The first nights are the roughest……so hang in there. the best thing you can do is sleep on the couch with the crate next to you…or your bed…crate next to you. After you are sure she has gone potty…..lights off…..and she starts crying….dangle your fingers around the crate….talk quietly….tell her to be quiet….remember you are the pack leader now…..but she has to trust you. THEN get her on a schedule…just like you would a baby. Feed her in the early morning…outside…pee…pooh…..food away until about 5:00 eat……outside play ……pee….poooh…play….play….dri… water after 7:00 unless it is really HOT…..before everyone goes to bed and she kennels up……..you got it one more time peee maybe…pooh…then good night…..may take a week or two….But if you stick with it….it will be so worth it! good Luck!

No, it takes a couple of nights…stick with it, it is totally worth it later. we always put the crate in the laundry room or garage so we could sleep.

here's what a professional trainer said…I copied it for you. good luck!

Be prepared for his first experience with crate training–he will probably cry or whine. Offer him a treat and close the door. Leave the room but remain nearby. at the first sign of a separation response, such as barking, whining or howling, intervene with a sharp "NO!" your puppy should associate the reprimand with his actions and stop. It may take four or five tries, but he will eventually settle down.

Once he is quiet, keep him in his crate for 30 to 45 minutes. If he begins to cry, take him outside to relieve himself. when he has accomplished that, praise him, take him back inside and allow him free time outside his crate. If he starts chewing on something other than his toys, respond with a sharp "NO!", take the object away and replace it with a toy.

After 15 to 20 minutes of free time to play, put him back in his carte for a nap. If he cries, correct him. because he is learning though association, consistency should help your puppy accept being in his carte after only a few tries. when your puppy has been quiet for an hour or so, repeat the process.

Be aware that your puppy will need to eliminate directly upon waking and shortly after eating or playing. Also, a very young puppy will not be able to hold his urine all night, so be prepared to take him out during the night. Put your puppy on his leash immediately after letting him out of the crate. rush him to the door or carry him if he is small so he can avoid an accident. And be sure he does relieve himself once he's outside.

Never place newspapers on the bottom of this crate, as these will only encourage him to eliminate there. After you are sure your puppy isn't wetting his bed, you can give him a towel or blanket, though he may be more comfortable without one. Gradually lengthen the amount of time your puppy is allowed to play. By the time he is five or six months old, he should be able to control himself for 6-8 hours or so between trips outside.

I would suggest putting a piece of clothing or something that belongs to you inside her crate. That will help her become a little more comfortable with the seperation. Also, try placing the crate in a seperate room, so your dog doesn't have to see you.

the first night is always the hardest just relax and calm down and so will they . they will cry and holler for a while the first night . Just move the crate into your bedroom if you can and then it might be easier after that . but under no circumstances should you let the dog out of the crate. Once in there leave the dog in there or you are defeating the purpose of the crate. remember that . good luck and god bless.

putting a dog in a crate isnt going to help her get housbroken.. it just gets her irretated and anxious to come out.

try getting a mat, or white trashbags on the floor and keep leading her to it maybe once or 2ce every hour.

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Jack Russell Crate Training

There are a ton of reasons for crate training. Dogs like having their own space that they can go in and feel safe. It’s best to train your Jack Russell puppy for the crate during their first 10-16 weeks after birth.

Why Dogs love the Crate

Dogs in the wild live in dens, which means that the ancestors of your new Jack Russell puppy probably did to. A dog’s den is usually a small, dark space where they can sleep safely, protected from the dangers of the wild.

For this reason, your puppy Jack Russell actually comes to you predisposed to liking the type of enclosed environment that a crate provides.

Setting the Crate Up

When you begin crate training Jack Russell puppies, you should first allow them to become familiar with the crate. Let them walk in and out, leave the door open and maybe even feed them inside the crate. That way, they will begin to form positive associations with the crate and see it as a safe and comfortable place.

The crate usually works best near wherever you sleep…so inside of your bedroom is perfect.

Closing the Door

Once your puppy is comfortable going in and out of the crate, you could begin to confine him or her in there for short periods of time. This doesn’t mean that you should just toss him or her in there, shut the door and walk away, however.

This will only cause your puppy to form negative associations with being in the crate because he will associate confinement there with your absence.

Rather, the best method for crate training Jack Russell puppies is to stay where they can see you when you first confine them to their crate. They will likely protest and carry on for a bit, but being able to see you will keep them from getting too upset or reacting too extremely.

You do have to be sure not to let your Jack Russell puppy out of the crate while he is still making noise and carrying on. This will quickly sabotage your entire crate training regimen because it will lead your dog to believe he can get what he wants just by whining and barking.

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Just as you would not leave a two-year old child alone in your house, you should not leave your dog unsupervised until he is completely trained. a dog left alone will make choices. Choices like… “where should I urinate?” and “should I chew up the rug or play with my toys?”

Dogs under two years of age, as well as older dogs having difficulty with house training or destructive chewing, are excellent candidates for crate training. if you have just brought your new dog home, it is critical that you start crate training the first day. Establishing a regular schedule and getting your dog accustomed to being alone are very important for his mental adjustment.

The key to protecting your home and your dog is prevention. by successfully crate training your dog you have prevented him from learning inappropriate behavior in your house. The concept of the crate is simple: dogs possess a keen instinct. their crate (if introduced properly) can quickly become their “room” or place they can go to fell secure.

Dogs also don’t like to eliminate where they sleep, so the crate is an effective house training tool. Dogs of any age can learn to enjoy a crate, as long as you’re patient and make your dog’s crating experience pleasant from the start.

First, be sure your dog’s crate is the right size. Crates should be just large enough for the dog to stand up, turn around and lie down comfortably. if it’s too big, the dog may urinate in one corner and lay in the other, making house training more difficult. next, make sure to put the crate in a high-traffic area so the dog does not feel isolated when in the crate. Once you have the size and location all set, it is time to get your dog use to the crate.

Open the door to the crate and drop a small food treat in the middle of the crate. Praise the dog when he goes in to retrieve the treat and exits the crate as he chooses. Keep the door open and practice until the dog is happily entering the crate to get the treat.

Repeat the above exercise only this time place the treat at the back of the crate. Again, let your dog retrieve the treat and exit crate whenever he wants. The goal is to teach your dog to relate the crate with good things!

When it’s time for your dog to eat a regular meal, put his food bowl in the back of the crate with the door left open. let him go in and eat his food and leave when he is ready. if he won’t go in, wait him out, even if he skips a meal or two. when your dog is hungry, he will eat in the crate. Practice until he is comfortable eating his entire meal in the crate.

Next, give your dog his favorite chew toy in the crate. a Kong Toy stuffed with peanut butter, cheese spread, or moist dog food works well. Toss the toy to the back of the crate and close the door briefly when the dog enters. Gradually increase the amount of time the door is closed. Don’t encourage your dog to leave the crate when the door is open. if he wants to lay inside and play with his toy, great!

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How to Stop your Dog from Digging

How to Stop your Dog from Digging

Digging in dogs is very common. it is important to understand that your dog isn’t digging to intentionally or spitefully destroy your yard. there are many reasons that causes dogs to dig. to stop this problem you must first identify what these reasons are.

Why do Dogs Dig?

They are seeking entertainment

They are looking for attention

Imitating their master, (could have seen you digging away in the garden)

Food Storage ( I’m sure you’ve seen or heard of dogs burying bones)

Hunting Prey (Could be Hunting little critters that live underground or in your garden)

Instinctively (could be a breed of dog like a terrier where digging is bred into them)

Digging a bunk to warm up, cool down or sleep. (just as he would in the wild)

Boredom. (lack of activity and is simply releasing energy)

Stop Your Dog from Digging

Once you have figured out what causes your dog to dig, the next step is to send him a clear and consistent message that it is inappropriate as you would with any other unacceptable behavior. it is important to catch him in the act so that your dog associates the negativity with his digging. Also here are some techniques that you can apply to help control your dogs digging problems

Release some of your dogs energy ( play with him, teach him some tricks or games and play them with him as often as possible)

Keep some fun dog toys around your yard, (doggie ball, Kong toy stuffed with treats, etc.)

Obedience train your dog (this makes it easier to communicate acceptable and unacceptable behavior)

Confine your dog when you cant supervise him, (Kennel, crate, Secure room)

Bury chicken wire where he usually digs, ( he wont like is paws scratching against it) this will also develop a negative association with digging.

Monitor your dog, every time you catch him in the act, spray him with your hose or throw a tin can filled with coins/stones/marbles NOT AT, but in his direction (negative association)

Bury his poop in his digging area, most dogs don’t like this

if its a male and he’s trying to dig under the fence trying to get out, he may be trying to get out in search of a mate. Neutering may solve this problem

if your dog is digging seeking prey, I recommend seeking them out and rid your yard of them, avoid methods that are toxic to your pets

Provide your dog with a designated digging area. Encourage your dog to dig in an area you approve of, fill it with soft sand, and bury some of his favorite toys or treat, reward him when he digs in the designated area.

The easiest way to solve most problems with your dog is proper obedience training, this way your dog understands you and there is no confusion to likes and dislikes. Dogs are very loyal, respectful and eager to please you. give then the chance!

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Is it normal for a 12 week old puppy to be very tired the first few days of crate training?

We just got a new puppy and last night was the first night she had to stay in her crate all night by her self. she cried almost all night and now today she can barley keep her eyes opened. she is so tired. Is that normal? I feel so bad for letting her cry all night. Should i put the crate in my room at night and slowly move her back into the laundry room? She's just a baby Please help

Thanks

-New puppy mommy

PS- Any tips on crate training/general training is welcomed!

Yes it is normal to be tired. she is undergoing stress, which is tiring.
You did the right thing. The only way for her to get used to the crate is to just let her cry. she will get over it. it took my puppy about a week to embrace the crate at night.

I have used a ticking clock before, under one of the blankets, it lets the pup feel like it's secure, closer to the mother, a similated heart beat. After all, she's just a baby girl.

Puppies sleep alot just like babies. they usually play for 30 min.-1 hour and then pass out for a nap. It's normal and she'll get used to the crate eventually. she may be stressed because this is the first time she's been away from her mother and litter mates.

All new puppies go through an adjustment period when you first bring them home. they have just been separated from their mother and littermates and their entire short World that they've known has changed.

A 12 week old puppy cannot be left in the crate all night. The rule of thumb for them holding it is # of Months + 1, so at 3 Months, she's good to hold it for about 4 hours and will then need to brought outside to go potty. get up in the middle of the night, bring her outside, then immediately put her back in her crate so she doesn't think it's playtime.

If she starts crying in the crate and you know that all of her needs are met (She's recently been outside, isn't hungry or thirsty), then IGNORE her when she cries in the crate. Giving her any attention, even telling her SHHHHH, will give her more reason to cry. Do not let her out of the crate if she's crying either – again, all she'll learn is that if she cries, she'll get out.

Yes, that is normal. You have to let her get used to the crate, its difficult at first but eventually your dog will know thats her private place. Leave the crate in 1 permenant place, and if you decide to get rid of it later, I suggest you put the dogs bed in that place. also dont scold the dog in the crate, or send it there when its been bad, it just makes the dog feel negatively about the crate and you really dont want that. good luck and make sure to spend as much time as possible bonding with your new friend! :]

I would start feeding your pup in the crate. they have little bowls that mount on the crate doors, and I would highly recommend investing in one.

Feeding puppies in their crate and creating a positive outlook on the crate, makes puppy feel as if it is their "safe haven".

I have a lab and he is a year old now. I started feeding him in his crate and in no time at all, he was very well adjusted.

Check out the Website below "7 Easy Steps to Introduce The Crate".

Is it normal for a 12 week old puppy to be very tired the first few days of crate training?