July 14, 2011
Our dog constantly breaks out of her kennel. I'm thinking of trying the 24/7 crating with bark collar. How do I know her
Full Question:
Hello, 6 year old dog aggressive and separation/claustrophobic rescued Akita. Charm to humans. We purchased the aluminium crate about 5 years ago for when we boarded her she would bust out of their crates. It works great as you know. We have an indoor/outdoor kennel at home which until recently she respected. Bad lighting storm surged our house, blew out electronics. She has not been happy in her kennel ever since, but it was well constructed. 2 weeks after the storm, we moved to a new state/home etc. Had a kennel built, but she blew out of it in 5 minutes. Left her in the garage. Destroyed it. Typical story.
I am getting her crate, AKA Alcatraz, tomorrow and read your responses to the 24/7 crating with bark collar. I am ready to try it. Question, how do I know her "ghosts" are gone and can I transition her back to a reinforced kennel?
Cindy's Answer:
I don’t know that we can answer that, it’s something that may never be fully resolved.
Whenever having a setback with a dog, it’s always best to go back to basics. How long it takes is a question I can’t answer. You live with the dog, so you need to be observant and base your decisions on her behavior as time goes on.
Separation anxiety is usually never REALLY gone, it’s just managed.
Cindy Rhodes
Whenever having a setback with a dog, it’s always best to go back to basics. How long it takes is a question I can’t answer. You live with the dog, so you need to be observant and base your decisions on her behavior as time goes on.
Separation anxiety is usually never REALLY gone, it’s just managed.
Cindy Rhodes
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