Reg: 10-22-2007
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Thank you everyone for their replys.
Lee - You are right, seasons are reversed. Its just coming into winter, im down south in Melbourne so we have the four seasons and it can get quite chilly here, up north they only have two seasons...wet and dry, doesnt really cool down that much up there though!
Last night i put his crate in the spare room and he was so much better, like i said not as loud and intense, i have been covering it with a blanket but i've only been getting up at about 5 (after putting him in at 8:30-9) to take him out to do his business, ill be taking your advice and take him out every 3 or 4 hours.
I've found i haven't had to tether him coz he's always following me everywhere...whats the go there? Will he grow out of it or should i just tether him to me when he's not in the crate regardless?
Cameron Feathers Webboard User Reg: 03-11-2008
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I would tether regardless - it helps in those infrequent moments when you find that they peed in the 5 seconds you were not paying attention and they were'nt following. Plus, it's really not a hassle at all to have the leash between you (I find the hassle is when you are trying to get them to come with you and they want to go the other way no matter what you do! ) It's also a good exercise to start setting the scene for later with heel work, etc.
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This works for me Amanda. I keep the crate in my bedroom so I can hear any stirring around. If the pup is stirring too long I take him out. I found that a very young pup gets really calm if it can hear you.
Sometimes a pup can last 3 hours and other times 5 hours. I hate getting up more than I have to.
Hopefully you are withholding food and water after a certain time at night. I usually stop at 5PM. Other handlers stop a little latter.
I also like Ed's suggestion (I forget the video). Keep some treats near the crate and when the dog is being quiet and calm throw a couple in every once in a while.
Reg: 10-22-2007
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well thank you again, another mistake ive been making,
he has free access to water up until he gets put into his crate.
with start tethering and taking away water straight away.
THANK YOU EVERYONE for your help.
Anyone i know that ive asked for advice tells me that crating a dog is cruel blah blah blah... so im sure u can imagine that their "advice" is not taken on bored.
Lynne Barrows Webboard User Reg: 09-22-2007
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Another option if he's in the spare room; use a baby monitor placed near the crate, and when he stirs/whines, you can get him outside for a potty break.
I also used to be one that thought that crates were cruel. They are in fact the best way to facilitate a well-trained, well-mannered dog.
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) It's also a good exercise to start setting the scene for later with heel work, etc.
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