Tracy Collins Webboard User Reg: 10-09-2008
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I don't have an ex-pen and can't exactly go out and buy one at the moment, and not sure if I really need to anyways...
I've never owned an X-pen. It is not a must-have item, IMO, especially if you're still working on crate issues.
am I right thinking there's a way to teach my puppy Panda to wait for me instead of barging out of his crate? I saw how it's done with the ex pen (kind of) but not with a crate.
Sure thing. First off, when you approach the crate to let him out, don't even move your hand to the door until he's quiet. You may stand there for several minutes. But the moment he gives you a second of quiet, move your hand to the crate door. If he peeps, remove your hand. He'll quickly figure out the game. Quiet = I get out.
Next step. Once you unlatch the crate door, keep your hand on it, ready to shut it. Open it slowly an inch or two. If he moves toward the door trying to get out, shut the door. Wait a beat, then try again. Every time he lunges for the door, shut it on him. There's no vocal corrections here and it's not slamming or angry. It is simply automatic. You move, I shut the door. After a few repetitions of this, he'll "get" that he's the one actually in control of what happens. If he sits still, you open. If he moves, you shut the door. Repeat, repeat, repeat. Eventually add a command word to this behavior. I use the word "wait."
I was also curious, how do I teach him "yuck" from square one? Ultimately sure I can prevent games of keep away with the leash, but by the time I get to him and offer a treat to trade he's either already dropped w/e it was or swallowed it
Keep him on the leash. Or a long line. If he does not come when called, then he hasn't "earned" the right to be off leash, IMO. Your method of "trading" the stick/rock/whatever for a treat is the right idea.
He's had a few accidents in his crate now, but I think for the most part it was my own fault (too quick to move the divider, offered water at a bad time)
Yes. Just keep reminding yourself that all accidents are your fault. Never his. But it is WAY better to avoid these accidents at all cost. Every accident sets back the house/crate training. Take him out on a frequent, regular schedule so that you can celebrate him doing it right.
an update, I've moved the divider back to where it was when he was successful, reduced the amount of toys to 1 (gets annoying to clean about 3 toys each accident lol), stopped giving him a biscuit when he enters and took a look at the schedule I have him on. The schedule had a few 3 hr gaps between potty breaks, I've changed it so the longest is 2 hours instead =)
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Re: Suggested schedule for puppies and other questions
[Re: Kimberley Weimer ]
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