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I have a lot of experience with pitbulls but with this new "puppy" I rescued I am completely stumped. My other dogs have been able to get out of their metal cages and we have solved it by placing a padlock on a corner of the cage and that usually solves the problem. After awhile they learn they can't get out and we are then able to take the lock off. This new puppy who has no previous training at all needs three locks on his cage, we bought a new cage for him thinking that maybe the other one was just bent enough that he could always get out. Even though we have had him for about a month he still whines and barks for at least an hour when we put him in his cage. I have wondering if anyone knows of any cages that a pitbull can't break through. This dog is going to be neutered in about three days, and I was also wondering if anyone knows if we would see a difference with his cage behavior.
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With my foster pit bulls I have always had better luck with high quality plastic airline crates. Although I did have one dog that learned to pull the door off, and even broke his tooth doing it. After talking to a number of other bully breed owners and trainers I eventually began to tether him. But that requires a bit of training first. http://www.happyhoundnashville.com/tethering.html
How old is this pup? Is there a unspayed female nearby? That could very easily be the cause of his issues if he is matured by not yet neutered.
Also when you put him in the crate add a loaded/stuffed kong in with him. Pack it full of treats, dog food, and peanut butter, so he has to work for a while to get it all out. That always keeps my pack happy for a while, and they forget to cry and bark.
I know they do make super strong metal crates, my friend bought one online for her dane, but they are pretty expensive and extreme. http://www.amazon.com/Heavy-Duty-Indestructible-Steel-Crate/dp/B000Y91K3S but it would work!
With my foster pit bulls I have always had better luck with high quality plastic airline crates. Although I did have one dog that learned to pull the door off, and even broke his tooth doing it. After talking to a number of other bully breed owners and trainers I eventually began to tether him. But that requires a bit of training first. http://www.happyhoundnashville.com/tethering.html
How old is this pup? Is there a unspayed female nearby? That could very easily be the cause of his issues if he is matured by not yet neutered.
Also when you put him in the crate add a loaded/stuffed kong in with him. Pack it full of treats, dog food, and peanut butter, so he has to work for a while to get it all out. That always keeps my pack happy for a while, and they forget to cry and bark.
I know they do make super strong metal crates, my friend bought one online for her dane, but they are pretty expensive and extreme. http://www.amazon.com/Heavy-Duty-Indestructible-Steel-Crate/dp/B000Y91K3S but it would work!
How can I train my dog not to destroy everything I own when I'm not around? And why is she acting like this?
Nicole
Every time I leave to go out my 1 1/2 year old pit bull terrier goes nuts and destroys everything she can get her paws on but when I'm around shes the calmest little angel you could ever meet. I don't think taking her to a training class would help because they usually only train commands and what not. Could someone please point me in the right direction? Because I really love her and I'm at a point where I either need to choose my dog or my stuff.
Forgot to write that she has gone through 5 different crates mainly because she breaks the plastic tray and can bend the bars and squeeze out.. and knows how to unlatch the latches so I tried locks but the main concern is the plastic tray on the bottom, so then she walks the cage to whatever she wants and tears up the carpet, couch, pillows...
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See if you can find a crate that is close to 20 gauge steel, she wont be able to bend the bars. That is about the strongest crate available on the market today. Get some heavy duty locks for the crate. Obviously just crating her isn't enough, she needs something to keep her busy while you are away - like a frozen peanut butter stuffed heavy duty kong (Extreme Kong). First, I would take the tray out of the bottom and get squares of heavy duty patio block for the bottom of the crate. She won't be able to move all of them AND move the crate, too. It would also help if you can take her for a good walk her before you leave.
My dogs are huge and powerful, ranging from 135 pounds to 155 pounds, they could easily bust out of their crates if they wanted to. They don't, they don't even try. They *love* their crates.
Condition your dog to love her crate. While you are home, crate your girl for short periods of time. Every once in awhile, walk by the crate and drop some kibble in the crate. Don't talk to her, just drop a handful of kibble in the crate and keep walking by. Only reward with kibble when she is quiet, otherwise she will associate her noisiness with the kibble treats. Praise her often while she is in the crate. Do this several times a day for short sessions while you are home. Another thing you can do to get her to love her crate is to open the door and feed her in her crate with the door open. She will begin to learn that good things happen when she is in her crate.
A couple words of advice when crate training. Never praise or reward your dog when you open the door to let her out. That makes the exit the reward and she will associate *getting out* of the crate with rewards, instead of associating being IN the crate with good things happening. Don't open the door to let her out if she is whining or crying, either.
Training classes wouldn't hurt, even if they just teach basic commands, although good trainers are able to help owners solve problems that arise while raising a dog. Classes will teach your dog discipline and respect. She will learn who is in charge and the two of you will build an even stronger bond.
See if you can find a crate that is close to 20 gauge steel, she wont be able to bend the bars. That is about the strongest crate available on the market today. Get some heavy duty locks for the crate. Obviously just crating her isn't enough, she needs something to keep her busy while you are away - like a frozen peanut butter stuffed heavy duty kong (Extreme Kong). First, I would take the tray out of the bottom and get squares of heavy duty patio block for the bottom of the crate. She won't be able to move all of them AND move the crate, too. It would also help if you can take her for a good walk her before you leave.
My dogs are huge and powerful, ranging from 135 pounds to 155 pounds, they could easily bust out of their crates if they wanted to. They don't, they don't even try. They *love* their crates.
Condition your dog to love her crate. While you are home, crate your girl for short periods of time. Every once in awhile, walk by the crate and drop some kibble in the crate. Don't talk to her, just drop a handful of kibble in the crate and keep walking by. Only reward with kibble when she is quiet, otherwise she will associate her noisiness with the kibble treats. Praise her often while she is in the crate. Do this several times a day for short sessions while you are home. Another thing you can do to get her to love her crate is to open the door and feed her in her crate with the door open. She will begin to learn that good things happen when she is in her crate.
A couple words of advice when crate training. Never praise or reward your dog when you open the door to let her out. That makes the exit the reward and she will associate *getting out* of the crate with rewards, instead of associating being IN the crate with good things happening. Don't open the door to let her out if she is whining or crying, either.
Training classes wouldn't hurt, even if they just teach basic commands, although good trainers are able to help owners solve problems that arise while raising a dog. Classes will teach your dog discipline and respect. She will learn who is in charge and the two of you will build an even stronger bond.
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