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Okay well our bulldog is 6 yrs old, and we just bought our first home. He is busting through the baby gate we are using to try to keep him in the kitchen until he gets used to the house. We let him out constantly, but he will not go pee. I was thinking of crating him while we are not home so he can learn, but will he? Any suggestions on what we can do? I need help. He is very good, but stubborn and spoiled and definitly confused because of the move.
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It wouldn't hurt to crate him. That would give him a safe place to be where he feels comfortable, and also would help with him escaping. Is he allowed in your bedroom at night? I would either put a crate or dog bed in the bedroom so he can sleep with you because it sounds like he is just nervous in the new home.
It wouldn't hurt to crate him. That would give him a safe place to be where he feels comfortable, and also would help with him escaping. Is he allowed in your bedroom at night? I would either put a crate or dog bed in the bedroom so he can sleep with you because it sounds like he is just nervous in the new home.
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Okay so I have a nine month old german shepherd mix. We have had her since she was 2 months old. She is fully potty trained and has been for several months. She is very intellegent but hates the crate. I never really got her used to the crate which I know is a mistake on my part. however, we had a wire steel crate and the one time we left she slid the tray out from underneath, bent the metal and got out. Nothing happened for four months when we left. However recently a few weeks ago, she managed to rip the door right off, which was not fixable anymore. I even had pushed up a step stool against the door and she still managed. I am going to now be firm with crate training her so she is more comfortable in the crate when we are not here. Any advice on how to do this is appreciated also. She is ok if we are in the room, but once we leave the room she is crying constantly. She wont even eat anything we put in with her. Like treats. I have also tried putting a piece of clothing in with her. My question is what would be the best kind of crate for this type of situation. Her breed is german shepherd mix and she is about 50 pounds. Thanks in advance.
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I have a shepherd mix as well who is just over a year. I trained him as a puppy so he actually enjoys his crate now, but since the pup is a little older I would just do some simple exercises with her- She more than likely is just anxious when you leave. So if you put her in the crate, discourage barking until she calms down, when she finally does (may take awhile so be patient) let her out and reward her. Also, you might try putting her in the crate and leaving the house for 5-10 minutes, and when you come in do the same routine... make her settle before you let her out. But I wouldn't recommend yelling at her while shes in there to calm her. Firm but not harsh- dont give the impression it's a place for "time-out" or her anxiety will only get worse. repetition is the biggest factor. Shepherds are brilliant dogs, be patient and she'll come around. Oh! one more thing that helped a lot w traingin mine to do anything... crate training, shake, stay... whatever... is to train AFTER a good walk. Let them expend some energy so they're able to focus a little better. They want to please... it's not a problem of the kind of crate your using. Spend the time and energy with the dog rather than looking for a steal-cage and puppy pad-lock : ) Good Luck!!
I have a shepherd mix as well who is just over a year. I trained him as a puppy so he actually enjoys his crate now, but since the pup is a little older I would just do some simple exercises with her- She more than likely is just anxious when you leave. So if you put her in the crate, discourage barking until she calms down, when she finally does (may take awhile so be patient) let her out and reward her. Also, you might try putting her in the crate and leaving the house for 5-10 minutes, and when you come in do the same routine... make her settle before you let her out. But I wouldn't recommend yelling at her while shes in there to calm her. Firm but not harsh- dont give the impression it's a place for "time-out" or her anxiety will only get worse. repetition is the biggest factor. Shepherds are brilliant dogs, be patient and she'll come around. Oh! one more thing that helped a lot w traingin mine to do anything... crate training, shake, stay... whatever... is to train AFTER a good walk. Let them expend some energy so they're able to focus a little better. They want to please... it's not a problem of the kind of crate your using. Spend the time and energy with the dog rather than looking for a steal-cage and puppy pad-lock : ) Good Luck!!
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