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Coming a little bit late on this, but what really helped for me is feeding in the crate as well as kongs stuffed with good stuff.
Somehow it changed his view on the crate being some sort of gulag.
I also didnt mind having him far (i.e. didnt hear the whining) because I was using the alarm clock every 3-4 hours to take him out to go potty. I was afraid of teaching him that whining = getting out of the crate.
Like Alyssa said, I used tethering. It was life changing for me and the dog (i.e. he doesnt get in trouble).
Lastly, taking 3 weeks off when I got the pup made the whole thing a lot simpler. I understand not everyone can do this but that helped me a lot.
I agree, but when I fed in the crate I didn't lock the dog in there. Just any time I fed or gave treats, the food and treats were put in the crate with the door open. The idea was to get the dog comfortabnle with the crate.
Reg: 11-20-2008
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I understand.
I do feed with the door closed, even in the beginning.
My hungry pup didn't mind the door closed and was more interested by the chunks of meat on the floor of the crate than the door open or closed. Eventually the crate with the door closed wasn't an issue anymore.
I believe your goal is to have the dog in the crate with the door closed. If he goes in and out with the door open, maybe he's ready for a closed door?
I just want to say KUDOS to all the "old fogies" who support and assist all of us newbies trying to do get things right. I could feel Joey's stress over the past few days and have really been impressed with the patient and helpful advice given.
Even though this particular problem was not mine, I honestly appreciate all the input and support.
I feed in the crate as well. It's very nice for the dog to know to settle down, shut up, go in the crate, sit down, and wait patiently for the meal to be made.
Reg: 11-20-2008
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The first time I saw my GSD trying to hide a buffalo rib (with plenty of bloody meat, mind you) behind the couch for a later snack definitely reinforced that it was the right thing to do in my case ...
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