Paul Oswalt Webboard User Reg: 07-25-2012
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Update.
Sorry, it took me so long to get back.
Cooper is making a lot of progress. The crate training has worked really well. He has begun to associate the inside as his "den" and wants to go outside to do his business.
The kids being in school now has helped. He's not as distracted. He will head to the door and wait. 50% of the time, he has to go and 50% of the time he wants to play.
I do find that he's still not sure when he's "done". Many times after he's gone potty, he will go again in short order. Then he's good for a while.
Now for problems #2 and #3. First, he's mouthing and biting a good bit, especially when he doesn't get his way.
Also, we've purchased a bigger crate. It's large enough for him when he grows up but I have a spacer inside. It's still larger than the his original crate that's beginning to get small. He HATES the new crate. It's in the living room where everyone is as opposed to his old crate that we used in another room. He tended to rest better and was more calm when removed from all the "action". Should we do the same with the new pen?
Duane Hull Webboard User Reg: 09-23-2011
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IMO, I'd put the old crate in his usual spot until he gets used to it (and maybe some desensitizing to it there, also). Once he is comfortable again, then you may be able to move it to it's permanent location.
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