Some crate questions. ?

Bree

It's me again - more questions in preparation for my coming rotti pup.

I have yet to choose a crate.

I've read that it's not good to get rid of or stop using a crate, even after it's served it's purpose as a training tool. This makes sense to me, of course - the crate is supposed to serve as a safe, den-like space. However, my dogs have always been right up in the bed and/or furniture with me, which is where I like them to be. I've found that dogs who are crated, at least those I've met, continue to prefer their crate as a resting area, rather than beside their owner. So, question one for those of you who do or have crated their dogs. If they aren't confined to the crate at night (after house broken, of course), do they stick near you or choose the crate? And during the day when they're out?

Another thing I'm having trouble deciding is plastic or wire. My cats often climb up onto the rabbit and ferret cages and sleep there. I suspect they'd do the same on a wire crate, and I'm uncertain if this would bother the dog. However, with where I will be putting the crate, no light will get into the crate through the sides and possibly not much through the front, and wonder if it would bother to dog to be in the dark like that. Also, my room can be somewhat warm, as I house my reptiles in there as well. With the wire crate, there'd be more ventilation and I don't think it would be unusually warm where it would be situated. With the plastic, it seems like there would be less air flow and I worry about it getting uncomfortably warm. What sort of setting is your crate in during the day?

It's going to cost around a hundred dollars or more, whichever crate I get. Obviously, the pup is going to grow quite large, and if I'm going to continue making the crate available after he's housebroken, I'll need something much bigger than what he'd use as a puppy. Rather than buy two, I was wondering if there's a good way to divide a large crate, so that I can buy one big enough to last. This question is more for those with large dogs - did you start with a smaller crate, or a large? Why?

Some say not to put food or water in the crate, some say do, and some say just one or the other. Which is it? The longest he will be in the crate, besides at night, is just over three hours (I leave at quarter to nine and get back around five after twelve for lunch, at which time he will be immediately taken out). I would obviously remove anything at night, but am uncertain about the best choice for during the day. Do you make food or water available in your crate? Have you always done that? Why/why not?

These probably sound a bit silly, but I've never even considered crating a dog before. Those I know who do crate their dogs have had little success in other areas (the dogs jump, chew, and/or have poor obedience skills), so I don't want to rely on their answers either. I'll probably be back with more questions, but this is all that's come to mind right now.

Answer
My dogs were all crate-trained and they still use them. I'll crate them when I'm gone for more than an hour or so, and will crate any dog that I don't trust not to get into things when I'm not around. They'll go into their crates when the doors are open to snooze or to get away from the other dogs as well. All, however, are still more than happy to snuggle with us, lie on the couch, and sleep next to the bed.

I use wire crates in my home and at shows. They're easy to clean, easy to see into, and look nicer than the plastic ones. If a particular dog likes a more enclosed area, I'll cover the top or even the sides with a sheet or crate cover and leave the front open. They also fold well for travel, carrying up stairs, etc. I also have two fabric crates for hotel rooms or when visiting friends when I don't want to carry a heavy crate along.

My dogs are in heavy-duty plastic Vari-Kennels in the car. PetPorter from Wal-Mart used to be decent, but the plastic is cheap and weak now. If you want a plastic crate, go for the Vari-Kennel. I've seen dogs survive some horrific car crashes in a plastic crate-- it flexes and is more secure. A wire crate in a car accident will crumple and can crush or even skewer the dog on broken wires. I have two plastic crates that live permanently in the back of my SUV. When the dogs are in the car, that's where they ride. I also like the plastic crates for young puppies being introduced to crating. They tend to feel more secure, and are much less likely to get a toe or foot caught and injure themselves while learning to accept being confined. Once they're comfortable with the idea, they will graduate to a wire crate. If you choose a plastic crate and feel there isn't enough airflow, set a box fan ahead of it in hot weather.

I don't put food or water in a crate for a puppy-- they'll spill it, and some pups have drowned if they happen to get caught in the water. A puppy shouldn't be crated long enough to require food and water in the crate. For my older dogs, I'll hang a 1 or 1.5 quart stainless steel bucket (find them in pet supply catalogs, online, or at dog shows) with a carabiner clip with the hinge to the outside so the dog can't catch a lip on it. All dogs in crates have collars removed.

Needless to say, I have more crates than dogs. Right now I have two smaller crates for puppies that are in the basement unused, three wire crates for in the house, three more in storage for shows, three Vari-Kennels, 2 heavy-duty fabric crates, and an x-pen.

Crates are invaluable for house training and keeping your dog safe, as well as providing your dog with his 'own space.' Good luck with your future puppy!

Dog crate?

Nafe

I have two Jack russell terriers and unfortunately there left alone on weekdays for about 5-6 hours. I walk them as much as possible but I have some serious trouble leaving them at home. I leave them in the living room and the preparation involved is crazy, I put a gate up, move furniture, take cushions off couches as they occasionally wee, so now i'm considering getting a crate or pen. Should I leave one in crate and one out? Buy two pens? Leave them In same pen? I also feel I should get one as big as poss so they're not too confined or would it be better to leave them in one recommended for their size ( cosy ) ? I cant leave them in any other rooms and the living room setting up is so tiring. Any advice would be great, thanks

Answer
get a crate for each that is only big enough for them to stand up, turn around and lay down in. anything bigger is just room to poop. crate training is a fabulous way to housetraining. it should be started from when you get them, that is probably why you have such a hard time with them going in the house. without proper training in a cage a dog can't learn to respect the enviroment they live in.

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What is the best advice for potty training an adult Yorkie?

Lauren

I recently received a Yorkie (Bandit) who is a little over a year old. I live in an apartment so training him to go outside would be very difficult for nights. Are there any suggestions for letterbox training a dog? He's only 4 pounds and I've heard it can be very successful.. But i do not know how to start. He is stubborn and has a vivacious personality so i am certain he is giving me a hard time for kicks and giggles.

Answer
You'll need several items to get started. Of course, a litter box is required. I suggest a Purina dog litter box -- or get the largest cat litter box available, and cut the top off the hood. Removing the top makes it much easier for the dog to use, and for you to clean. Use very rough sandpaper or a smoothing tool (i.e. a Dremel) to round the edges. Dogs tend to "go" more frequently than cats, and they don't bury their waste in the same way cats do.

People use a variety of "filler" for litter pans. Some folks like to use newspapers or absorbent "pee pads". Others prefer commercial dog litter or cat litter, so they can scoop out and dispose of the waste easily. A few folks have voiced concern over clumping litter (in the event the dog ingests it). Personally, I've used all types of filler and haven't experienced a problem with any of it.

If you use dog or cat litter, buy a large size litter scoop, it will work best! It's also handy to get a small foot pedal "step-on" can with a plastic bucket (I found mine at Bed, Bath & Beyond). A 3 to 5 gallon size can works perfectly. I also use a standard diaper pail lined with a plastic bag in my dog room. Whenever the "step-on" pail is full, I empty the can into the diaper pail. This saves a lot of time, and my trips to empty waste are infrequent. Best of all, the diaper pail is designed to contain odors!

Most importantly, be sure to have plenty of cleaning supplies. Brooms and easy-to-use mops should be nearby. Lots of paper towels (especially at the beginning) should be kept on hand. I also find a DustBuster hand vacuum makes it easy to clean up the sand and litter that inevitably gets kicked around. Bleach is a great odor mask, and putting some in a small container (make sure it is completely out of the reach of the dogs) goes a long way in odor control. Other odor controls such as candles, sprays and plug-ins can also work well. In general, if you just keep the area clean, odor won't be a big problem.

Be prepared for accidents when house and litterbox training.

If you're starting from scratch, you'll need to work with the dog very closely, and have your cleaning supplies even closer! The best method for housetraining is to design the environment so that it is difficult for the dog to fail. Your dog wants to please you, and you can help him (or her) succeed! First, designate the area to be used for the litterbox and/or papers. Obviously, a tiled or easy to clean floor area is best. During the first few days, you will need to constantly monitor the dog when it is not in its bathroom area. In this initial period, the dog should have only two location options: either with you, or a direct path to his bathroom area. You can accomplish this by shutting doors, and using simple gating materials such as latex lattice, child gates, or even pieces of cardboard. In any event, make sure that the dog can ONLY go to his designated area when "caught in the act". Make sure there is a direct path between you and his bathroom only (no open side rooms) at all times.

During the first few days the dog should either be with you, or in his area. If you are unable to watch the dog carefully, put the dog in his bathroom or crate area. If you notice actions such as circling or sniffing (usually indicating the dog has "to go"), then encourage the dog to go to his area to do his business on papers. Develop a key word or key phrase for this action. It can be anything you want such as: "go pee", "get busy", "use the box", etc. Repeat the word or phrase often at the spot where the dog should do his business.

http://www.kturby.com/litter/litter.htm

That's for litterbox training. Crate Training IMO is the best but since you live in an apartment!

Male Westy will not house train?

Mary S

I have a little Westy who will turn 2 years old in December. To this day he is not fully house trained. He does not poop in the house - he will only urinate. He does it constantly. Does anyone know if I get him fixed if it will solve this problem??? I have tried crate training, consistency with letting him out every hour, walking, rewarding with treats, firmly telling him he has done wrong when he is actually doing it...........etc. He is always lifting his leg on the corner of things - I find dried pee all the time - especially because I cannot always catch him in the act.

I have two rooms that are carpeted and it is tough to get the smell out if I don't clean it up right away and since I don't always see him doing it, it's hard to know that he has done it until I smell it..................

P.S. For anyone looking for a good product out there for pet odor and stain - Pureayre is great!!! It's totally chemical free and does work! You can spray it directly on your dog and it will not harm him. Also, for hints of getting smells out of carpets - go to a Bed, Bath & Beyond and buy a metal liquid meat injector. It's like a giant syringe. The end is pointy enough that you can stick it into your carpet and dispurse the liquid underneath the carpet. This helps in removing the odor underneath the carpet when you cannot literally lift it to clean underneath!

Thanks!!

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If you find puddles on the floor it is more likely to be pee - with marking the dog deposits a smaller amount of urine usually done to upright surfaces such as a doorway, table leg or piece of furniture. D
Neutering male dogs helps in 50% of marking behavior cases, so yes definitely have it done and hope he is in that half that it works for.
To cure it - Confine your dog to one area of the house where you can watch him. Shut doors to other areas of the house or barricade them off with baby gates or improvise with whatever is at hand. Make yourself a Shaker Bottle, simply an empty cola can with a several coins inside it Watch your dog for any signs (such as sniffing and circling) that he is even thinking about marking. The moment he begins to lift his leg shake the can once only to get his attention. The loud noise should startle him and interrupt what he is doing. As he looks towards where the noise has come from. Give him the command in a stern voice 'NO PEE'. Sometimes throwing the can in his general direction works well too but be careful not to hit him with it as you only want to startle him not harm him. If he then turns around and resumes what he was doing, repeat the process. Try to divert his attention with something fun like a game or throw him a ball. You can deter your dog peeing on the furniture by attaching strips of aluminum foil to his favorite spots. The urine will make a noise when hitting the foil and may splash back on him.

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Does my dog have kennel cough?

Q. she is a twelve week old lab/ boxer. She sounds like she is coughing then she gags like she has something stuck in her troat and she does it alot. it has gotten better over the past days. also she has yellow discharge from her nasal and she just started eating again after a day, and sometimes when she eats she starts gaging and coughing right after. She is VERY lethargic and is always sleeping. she looks like she pants when she is breathing but she has gotten better. she has not been to a kennel but she was around a sick dog. could this be kennel cough, or something else? we will take her to the vet when the vet is open but is there any medicine for her cold while i wait? i also live two doors down from a kennel.

thanks!

Answer
These are the symptoms of Kennel Cough: Dry, hacking cough, loss or appetite depression and runny noise and eyes and might run a temperature.

Kennel cough is very infectious. It will spread from dog to dog very fast. If not treated can result in death.

There is a vaccination given around age 6 weeks and then will receive a booster later.

There is cough medicine that the Vet. can order for your puppy's cough.

Try to keep the puppy calm and not over excited. Make sure she has plenty of water. I would take her to the Vet. as soon as I could.


Dogs will cough if they have worms. Since your dog is a puppy I would take a stool specimen to the Vet. so it can be checked for worms.
All dogs are born with some type of worms. Puppies have to be dewormed sometimes up to 3-4 times before getting rid of all the worms.
The worms can be found in their stools . But sometimes you will not see all the different types in the stools.
Dogs will try and cough up the worms at times.

Do you think your puppy could have allergies? Does the puppy have watery eyes sneezing? These are a few symptoms of having allergies but only a few.

The best way to get your questions answered is to go to your VET.

Good Luck!!!

Dog kennel outside?

Tally

What is your opinion on a dog kennel for the spring/summer months? We own our home, but don't have a fenced in yard and plan to move next year. We have a 6+1/2 month black lab and are expecting baby in July. I'd like to get a big kennel for the dog to go hang in outside during the warmer months (he would still sleep in our house at night). My husband thinks it would be mean to put the dog in a kennel. What is your opinion?
I'm sorry, I mean, we are expecting a human baby in July!
Dog is six and a half months old, not years old. He's less than a year old.

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He would do fine outside and would still be fine to sleep in the house as well we do the same exact thing with one of our dog's

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What size kennel pad for Maltese ?

The size crate I'm going to get is:
23" L X 15.2" W X 12" H

And the only sizes the kennel pads have are:
19" L X 13" W

OR

24" L X 18" W

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Which size do I get ?

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I use these for my dogs crate that is in the car..1/2" thick, can find them in target, walmart....

http://www.foamtiles.com/?gclid=CLj46oO49K4CFYwj7AodbS5RMA

or

http://www.google.com/products/catalog?q=interlocking+foam+mats&hl=en&client=firefox-a&hs=80p&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&prmd=imvns&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_qf.,cf.osb&biw=1138&bih=498&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=shop&cid=4748172319227809917&sa=X&ei=fOxnT9qjObOmsALAhcWNCQ&ved=0CJQBEPMCMAI

You can probably find them cheaper but they are easy to clean, replace, hold up well and you can cut them down to size...

You can always throw a blanket on top of them if you want to use it for the crate in the house, to make it more comfortable...

what is the cost of owning a dog?

Q. i would like to know how much it would cost to keep a dog? what are the expenses i can expect to pay every year?

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Every extra penny you have... In return you'll get unconditional love and you'll lose your heart to a 4-legged fur-baby. ;)

Ok... it depends on what kind of dog you want, what size you want and can properly care for, and if you want a purebred or not.

If you rent, there's probably going to be a one-time pet deposit.

If you want a purebred, for showing purposes, then kiss your money good-bye. LOL.. It can be verrrrrry addicting taking the dog to show after show, and can cost a lot! ;) The initial cost for a purebred is a lot, however, you won't have to pay it again, and over time the cost for the dog's care would be the same as any other dog.

The cost of feeding a dog, of course, depends on the size of the dog. I have a standard-size dachshund and feed him the highest quality food possible, for his health. (I feed him IAMS). This is, of course, expensive as compared to other dog food, yet in the long run will save me tonssssss of money in not having to take him to the vet. Regular dog food and the cheapest kind add questionable fillers that your dog doesn't need at all. That's why I get IAMS, cuz they do not add any fillers like that. You really need to look at what is in the dog food. Even tho IAMS is the best, I still only pay $10 a month for his food. lol.. that's not much at all, but then again he's a little dog. You'd pay a whopping lot more for a St. Bernard or something like that. ;)

Vet bills.. Initial vet costs for shots, worming, and neutering/spaying, plus an annual check-up. These costs are likely to be a bit different in whatever area you are in, but usually don't add up to very much. My doxie is a purebred, and the shots and worming were paid for by his breeder. All I paid for in the beginning (after paying the $600 for him! lol) was about $20 to have him neutered and the cost of the office visit, which was $10. When he was a bit older he had a rabies shot, and then got his license. I think I paid about $25 total. No office visit cuz here they have certain Saturdays where rabies shot are given by a vet in the parking lot at a local store. That will be an annual cost I think, since they have to be renewed.

Grooming.. Again depends on what kind of dog you get. My doxie costs nothing to groom, except for shampoo and conditioner, and I just pop him in the shower for that. (which he loves!) But there are dogs who need to go to the groomer to keep their hair trimmed (such as a Yorkie, for example.. and Poodles). Groomers can be verrrrrrrrry expensive, but depending on the breed of dog and size, might not be too costly. And that of course, would be every month or every couple of months.

Crate/Carrier/Bedding... You'll need a crate. For my doxie it costs about $35 at Walmart. And if you travel, you'll need a carrier. Bedding can range from a simple soft blanket or bed to specially made dog furniture. Depends on what you like!

Collar/Leash... These aren't very expensive at all.

Misc: Food and water dishes, sweater and/or coat for a smaller dog. We live where it snows, so for my lil doxie who doesn't have tons of hair a coat is a must outside. Kennel, if your dog is going to stay outside during the day or something.

Toys/treats/bones... THIS is where you'll likely end up spending any extra money each month that you have. ahaha.. But remember, dogs can also have fun with inexpensive things to play with too. Of course I buy him stuff each month to play with, to keep him busy too. But one of his most fav things to play with is an empty toilet paper roll. LOL.. Go figure...

Think of it this way... you could spend about as much money on a dog, over the years, as you'd spend sending a kid to college.. ;) However! Dogs actually need very little, it's what we decide they need that can add up... LOL.. But the love, loyalty, devotion and protection that a dog will give to you is FAR worth every penny and more that you'll spend for his care.

Having a dog is in fact, priceless......

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traveling with Dog on air plane?

myquestion

does any one have an estimate of how much it cost to take your dog on a plane? she weighs about 45 lbs?

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You'll need to contact your carrier. She will likely be charged as an extra bag depending on how big the crate is that she will travel in. You are aware that unless she is a service dog she will likely have to travel in the luggage area of the plane? Most airlines no longer permit people to take their dogs in the cabin.

what are the effects of traveling by airplane on dogs?

Profession

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If your dog is used to being in a crate, you should have no problem.
Tips on air travel for dogs:
FREEZE WATER in the small bowl that came with the crate.
It won't spill, and you dog will have drinking water.
DO NOT give tranquilizers!
More canine deaths occur from an overdose, than any other cause.
LOCK the crate any way you can. And mark it 'DO NOT OPEN'
I know of one case that the airline employees thought the dog needed some exercise (the dog had been shipped from Australia to LAX) and the dog ran out on a runway, and was killed.
You need a health certificate from your vet before the airlines will take your pet. And I believe it is only good for 10-14 days.
One of my dogs flew to New York City for Westminster this year. He was given an extra day to acclimate before the show, but he did fine. That was the first time he'd flown.
Your dog should do just fine.
ADD
If you tell the Pilot when you are boarding the plane that you have a live animal in the cargo area, it then puts the burden of keeping your animal safe on the airlines. (e.g. You can't stay out on the tarmac for an extended lenght of time).

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Can you keep a chinchilla in a large dog kennel?

Megan A

I'm getting two chinchillas tomorrow and I really don't want to pay for a 70 dollar cage when I can get a better one online, So i was wondering can they temporarily stay in a dog kennel that's pretty big?

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Purchase the right cage. Your cage needs to be large enough to accommodate your chinchilla and in a relatively quiet room. For chinchillas, the bigger the cage, the better. They like to run around and bounce off cage walls as well as hop small platforms.

Make sure your cage is chin-proof. No hard plastics or soft plastics and only chinchilla-safe wood in the cage. Chinchillas need to chew and will chew on anything and everything they can. They can nibble through wood without a problem.


Everyone starts with a small cage and, within a year or two, upgrades to something bigger and nicer. Why not take the plunge right away and save yourself the expense of purchasing two cages? By getting a cage you will be happy with forever you will save yourself the annual search for "the perfect cage".

Of course, if you REALLY want to save money you can build your own cage. This might be a good choice anyway, as it's the only way you might achieve several features that you want.

HOW TO DO IT

So you need a sturdy metal cage. If you're keeping adults 1 inch gaps are fine. If you are planning on breeding you'll need no larger than 1 inch by 1/2 inch spacing between the bars. Wooden or wire (or some unchewable surface) are a must for shelves. Ramps should be eliminated as they present an unnecessary hazard. You don't need a very large cage, especially if you plan on letting your chinchilla our for frequent exercise. The bottom may be solid or wire, but if it is wire give your chinchilla a piece of wood to rest their paws on.
The Ferret Nation cage is easily adaptable for the chinchilla with some custom pans. It can be divided into two separate cages or provide one huge cage. The cage should cost about $175 plus shipping, and you can get the custom pans for a reasonable price from Bass Equipment. The ramps are removable and you can upgrade afterwards to wooden shelves (purchased separately).

This is probably the most popular choice among knowledgeable chinchilla owners, as it is an attractive cage that will last a very long time.

Another solid choice is a chinchilla cage from Quality Cage. These cages come with wooden shelves, and they have cages of several sizes. This is a cage you would also be happy with, and you may well be getting a wheel from Quality Cage anyway.

You might find a similar cage locally, although that seems more and more difficult as the pet stores seem to be moving more to online sales. Smaller metal cages will be available, but I strongly urge you to carefully consider whether you will be happy with this cage in six months or a year. Of course, you should also consider the space you have, for these cages can run rather large (perfect for that big exercise wheel!)

You may be considering a more commercial cage if you are becoming a breeder.

If you can find the right cage, and you're a little handy, you also have the option to build a cage.

hoped i helped, if u ask me this is the fastest ans easiest and cheapest way for your solution.. this would help u alot. good luck :::::::

What's the best temporary dog kennel/excersize pen for 2 large dogs?

Krystal

I have 2 black labs and we are traveling to Ohio from Virginia to visit family this summer. We used to just have the one and kept him in his cage at night in my mothers basement however it will be summer and we don't want to coop them up in seperate cages. I was looking into purchasing excersize pens or a temp. kennel of some sort that folds and that we can take with us wherever we go so that they can be put into at night. I'm afraid one excersize pen would be to small for both dogs. What kind of kennel/pen would you reccommend

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Ultra Series Modular Dog Kennels are as pleasing to look at as they is strong! NO exposed wire ends to cause injury to your pet. galvanized clear-coated steel frame combined with the strength of our 9 gauge powder-coated welded mesh make for a strong, corrosion-resistant dog kennel! Make multiple dog kennels easily and economically. Simply add the panels you need to make separated dog kennels or expand the kennel to the size you need! Great as outdoor exercise dog kennels, pens and dog runs.

keep smiling :)

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MY dog cant STOP barking?

lAiVA

i brought my new 3 months old doggy back home and i think hes not used to the new environment that is why he constantly bark whenever theres no one there.
it is very frustrating at night i have to wake up at around 3 to stay there
and he wants me to carry him and play with him
when i go back to my room he starts barking AGAIN!
what should i do?
i think hes scared as he used to have a younger sister to accompany him

Answer
have you ever watched Victoria Stillwell's show on Animal Planet?

You're turning your dog into a spoiled brat. Your not training him to be on his own. Your description sounds like a parent with a whiney, child who screams when put to bed and parents get up and give the child lots of attention, and then wonder why the child keeps screaming... and don't recognize that they've rewarded bad behavior and are training the child to be a demanding, whiney little brat. This is what you're doing with your dog.

Give the dog a t-shirt with your scent and put him in his crate at night and don't get up more than once or twice and then ONLY to take him out on leash for a potty walk. Do NOT give him attention ... only take him on a potty walk, and then it's back into his crate.

Google "crate training your dog" and "house training your dog" -!-

what is the point of crate training?And how do you do it?

tru

I watched "It's me or the dog" last saturday and victoria said the longest you should ever leave a dog in a crate is 3 hours...SO Now I feel bad for leaving my 14 week old puppy in her crate all night.I mean It is not making a difference,I mean she still uses the bathroom in her crate.I just dont know what to do
she has the smallest crate that is available...She is a chihuhuha

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I crate trained mine (Pom) starting him at 7 wks old and was very successful at it. Remember, puppies at that age are still developing and they have little bladders that do not hold much.

Nighttime is different than during the day hours. At night before bedtime, he was taken out to do his duty then placed in his crate that was located next to my bed where I was visible to him, his usual sleeping time was about 6hrs.

Usually by early morning when he was ready to go out which he indicated by stirring in his crate, I immediately took him out (same spot) every time, he almost also did his duty.

Now during the day time hours ~ his crate was brought down stairs and placed in the living room w/the door open ~ this was his safe haven that housed his blanket, toys etc ~ during the day, he I would find him periodically napping in his crate snuggled up next to one of his favorite toys.

At night, his crate was brought back upstairs and placed next to my bed. He was the easiest out of my three to train ~ I just wish I would have done it with the other 2 because he made potty training look nature...

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Dog Crates???

SamiiLynn

My very active/hyper 5 month old Beagle border collie puppy has out grown her wire crate. She is crate trained and doesn't go to the bathroom in the house/crate anymore. We are going to get her a bigger crate but would a carrier crate calm her down alittle? Her crate would be under a window so she would get light in to it. If we put a blanket over her wire crate, she just pulls it through the bars and chews on it. She gets pleanty of exercise and is only in the crate when we cannot watch her and when we are out.
Which type is better?

And yes i have asked this question before becasue different people are on at different times and i would like to hear their imput too.

Answer
The plastic ones are good because they provide a cavelike feeling for the dogs. However the wire ones are easier to clean. The final decision lies with you. Whatever works best for you. If you decide on the wire crate, they do sell covers to fit snuggly on your crate so that your dog will not chew and pull on it. If you are looking for a reasonable price on crates, try ebay. I bought a brand new 42" wire crate for less than $50 including shipping. It would have costed me $130 at Petco.

Where can I buy cheap xxl dog crates ?

Dinorah

I'm looking for a cheap large dog crate like for a Great Dane , to be able to keep my dog inside when the weather is bad , she uncontrollable in the house , only goes in when the weather is bad , anyone know ?

Answer
Tractor Supply here has dog crates of all sizes for great prices.
Petco has dog crates on sale right now online 20% or more off. And free shipping for sales over $49.

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How to I train my puppy whos boss?

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Yesterday I went a picked up the most adorable male beagle. He is a little over 4 months old. He is my dog now. Making my mom his grandma and so on. He doesn't hump her leg but constantly humps mine. I know that it is to show dominance. Thus when he does this I either walk away, tell him No, have him sit down using treats, or put him in his cage until he calms down. What else can I do?


One more slight problem, how do I get him to not cry when he has to go night night in his cage or for a nap? Even when in my bedroom he cries. I am crate training him and we are currently look for a larger crate that he can have his water in and be able to move more freely in. I cover it with a blanket....what else?

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did you neuter him?this is probably his puberty stage so his hormones are up and he will likely roam around the street for a female if unleashed thus getting hit by a car.or maybe its a dominance thing and hes showing u who's boss so when he humps ur leg he says "i own u ","im da boss".thats why u goota show him whos boss.neutering him will stop these behavior problems.training a dog takes patience and time so don't expect him to obey you right away.it will even take months!the best way is to encourage him with treats and love like you had mentioned.

there are some books about dogs that help alot when i used to had a dog(died hit by a car)or some websites


http://www.pets4sa.co.za/index.php?pr=Show_your_Dog_who_is_Boss
http://www.amazon.com/Training-Your-Beagle-Dog/dp/0764116487

as for the other problem these yahoo answers site will help u because im not sure on dogs(just rabbits lol)

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AuKDjdosnMQKDjTtWtcENuwjzKIX;_ylv=3?qid=20080601215844AAuP4e3
http://answers.yahoo.com/search/search_result;_ylt=Ak0a7nzV599MPYMGxqwKFYrOxQt.;_ylv=3?p=is+there+a+way+to+stop+my+dog+from+crying+at+night+when+he+sleeps


congrats on your new dog!:)

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Question about Xmas dinner & relatives dogs trying to eat off our plates?

J

Last year my cousin and her husband bought a new house. They are in their late 30s and it's a one story, smaller house. They do not own a kitchen or dining room table. They eat in front of the TV.

About 12 of us went to their house last year for Xmas. They have 2 dogs, one is a smaller mixed breed and the other is a large breed. The larger dog has been known to eat everything he can get to, He once ate a whole spaghetti squash off the counter. Anyway, the dogs have never been taught manners and they will sit and stare at you while you eat. If you set your plate down or even take your eyes off it, they will snatch food. Since there is no table, we are eating on the couch, chairs and even on the floor. There are always kids there (mine is 3) and of course, the dogs can easily steal food right off the kids' plates.

My cousin and her husband just say, "Watch the dogs, they'll steal your food." This annoys my family so much that this year we really don't want to go over there for Xmas dinner. They love their dogs a lot, and we are afraid we'll offend them or something if we tell them their dogs are the reason we don't want to go over. We feel like we'd be rude if we told them to cage their dogs or shut them away while we eat.

My cousin thinks she is hosting Xmas since I hosted Thanksgiving. The rest of our family lives in a small house or small apt complex with no parking. What can we do without hurting her feelings?

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Ummm ... I'm a dog boarder. I have been a dpg owner for many years. I have worked in a vet clinic as an assistant.

I hate to say this, but you need to tell your cousin that you all will NOT be attending family meals at their home as long as they have no rules for their dogs.

What jumps to my mind first is the safety of the children --- the dogs are in a position of being given or being allowed to take whatever they want --- so, what happens if your 3-year-old CHILD tries to stop the dog from grabbing something from his plate of food??? Dog who feel they are entitled to whatever they want will snap if someone "lower in stature" rebels.

The second thing that is bugging me is on the side of the dogs --- what are they lacking that they are stealing food at any and all opportunity? Dogs are not hard to train, but having well-mannered dogs is a NECESSITY!! If people want animals to share their home, I'm all for it, but they NEED to be in the role of PET. My dogs knew that they were not allowed to beg --- and would get up and turn around to face the wall when we ate. The dogs I board in my home are sometimes atrociously-mannered, but they get trained really quickly that food is MINE FIRST. When I finish dinner, IF I feel like it, and IF they have been good, I will put a bit in their dog food dishes, but NEVER feed by hand. I have my most-regular and most horribly-behaved dogs-clients now getting up and walking into their crate when I am setting the dinner table all on their own --- so training CAN be done!

The true answer of this is --- who c ares if their feelings are hurt? YOUR feelings are hurt by having to eat on what is essentially a giant conveyer-belt dog buffet every year! I would just say, "Hey I know it's a lot of work for you, and you have no dining space, and I think the kids might be bugging your dogs a bit since they're not used to our loud and sloppy rambunctious kids" Just humour her! I really think that would be the best way!
You might be surprised, your cousin might be embarassed by the dogs' behaviour, not enjoy having csmall children running around the house, and have to host a large party with no real occasion-dining space, but feel obligated to have everyone and their growing families and children over every year, ya know?
Best of luck and I hope this helps!

Can a 6 year old dog be crate trained?

Karlie

I have a 6 year old Giant Schnauzer who I have a crate for but we never use it. He didn't used to do this, but now anytime we leave him home alone even if it's for 10 minutes, he gets into trouble. I'm so tired of coming home and cleaning up after him. Some days he goes to daycare and I walk him 3-5 miles a day and some days he goes to the dog park so he's not neglected and he does get a ton of exercise. Is it possible at his age to crate train him? I'm not talking about leaving him in the crate for hours and hours-- maybe just 3-4 hours a few times a week mainly because I'm worried for his safety. One time I came home and a stove eye was on from where he jumped up on the counter looking for food. He's just too curious and nosy for his own good and I'm worried one day he'll manage to hurt himself.

Any other advice would be welcome as well!

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Sure you can! Make sure you get a crate big enough for him to be comfortable in. That means big enough to stand fully up in and that he can turn around easily in. He shouldn't be jammed in there. Next only use the crate as a "Safe place." Never for punishment. If you want to start leaving him in there when you leave, make sure you always put him in there if he is left alone. When you go to the store, when you go to work, anytime you are going to be gone from the house, he needs to go in there so he is used to the routine.
Now the first couple of times you put him in there, you may need to physically help him. But don't force him too roughly. Speak sweetly to him and try to always use the same phrase when you put him in there. (For example, we always say "Okay Frank, let's go to bed!") Reward him when we goes there, give him a cookie or treat every time. He will begin to like going in his kennel. Never punish him in there to give him the idea that being in his kennel is bad. Eventually you will not even have to touch him to get him to go in there. With our dogs and our roommate's dog, all you have to do is say go to bed and hold the door open and all three of them just hop right in their kennels. Haha, they even know who's is who's. It's too cute. Kennel training is a good thing and it does keep them safe. They can't get into anything unsupervised and swallow something they shouldn't. Also I find it to be safer in case of an emergency. In case of a fire or a break in the dog is always in the same spot and you can grab him in a hurry or if you need to let authorities know where they are so that they can be saved, it can happen. (They even have little signs now to alert firemen of whereabouts of pets, like three dogs in kitchen in kennels in case of fire!) I'm glad you are willing to take the steps to keep your pet safe! Good luck!

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can i use a dog crate as a bunny cage?

Jennie

Could i use this dog crate for a meduim sized rabbit?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-Dog-Pet-Puppy-Cage-Crate-Black-24-30-36-42-48-/190560520495?pt=UK_Pet_Supplies_Dogs&var=490022807072&hash=item2c5e4ac92f

It would be the 48" Length, 29" Width, 32" height?? And i would fill it with a bed, haystack, waterbottle, food bowl, hide house, toys, litter tray etc? xx

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an indoor kennel/cage/crate with theese features and criterias?

Leah

can you give mea link to this please soo online

it needs to be in pounds becasue i live in uk

i want it to be a

indoor kennel type thing
a dog can be locked in it
a dog can spend the night in it
it has two compartments or it is big enough to put a litter tray in it without my small dog minding it.

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http://shop.ebay.co.uk/?_from=R40&_trksid=p4026.m570.l1313&_nkw=dog+crate&_sacat=See-All-Categories

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I am going to Las Vegas and need to know if there are any kennels avaliable on the strip?

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There are kennels "near" the strip.
http://www.findpetcare.com/se/dog-boarding-las-vegas.htm

There are also "pet friendly" hotels.
http://www.lasvegasadvisor.com/showtable.cfm?id=14

~Jack~

dog day care in or around Las Vegas, NV?

JC

Hi,

I am planning a trip to Las Vegas for new year's celebration and was wondering if any of you know a reputable dog day care or dog boarding facility and pet friendly hotles in or around Las Vegas.

Thank you.
MJM,

Thank you for your response. It would be great if you could provide some resources you had mentioned in your reply.
Thank you for the Hotel suggestion, I will look into it.

Answer
LaQuinta is pet friendly

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Where can I buy cheap xxl dog crates ?

Dinorah

I'm looking for a cheap large dog crate like for a Great Dane , to be able to keep my dog inside when the weather is bad , she uncontrollable in the house , only goes in when the weather is bad , anyone know ?

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Tractor Supply here has dog crates of all sizes for great prices.
Petco has dog crates on sale right now online 20% or more off. And free shipping for sales over $49.

A good traveling dog crate?

A.Y.

I have a big german shepherd and I want to bring her on the car with me. She's four. make sure it's not that expensive.
oh yeah if you have a link please add it.

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Go to a few pet stores and look around to see what they have. There are 2 different types of crates. Metal and heavy duty plastic. Ask a lot of questions too. The sales people will be very happy to assist you in any way they can. I would take your dog with you too. Let her get in some crates to see how she fits in them. You have to make sure it will be big enough for her to fully lay down in.

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Crate training Labrador pup?

Roodi

I will be picking up my Labrador pup in three weeks and am looking for any advice regarding bringing it up in it's first year. Are the wooden floors downstairs going to be a problem, crate training tips etc....

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The most important thing to remember is, controlling a dog's environment is the most effective training tool any owner has for properly raising a puppy. When a dog who hasn't learned your rules yet has too much un-supervised time in your house and they start making their own decisions about how to occupy their time, THIS is where most dog owners get themselves into trouble. For whatever reason people feel bad restricting a dog's movements and somehow view it as unnatural. A better way to look at it is it is the most fair, even-handed, humane way to raise your puppy because you're setting them up for success and not failure. By using confinement and supervision to control the environment you are preventing them from getting into trouble and learning bad habits while they learn about the world and come to understand the rules of the house. We watch our human childen closely and try to keep them out of trouble when they are still crawling around in the toddler stage. And when we cannot watch, we put them in a crib or play pen and close the door to their room. We don't feel guilty about that, so why should we feel guilty about preventing a dog from running around the house by itself?

1) Keep a bowl of a really high value food reward by the crate. Not cheapo Walmart stuff. Dried chicken or beef, something a dog will LOVE. Teach the dog a crate command and give them one every time they go in.

2) At the initial stages, crate training should always take place while you are there. The dog will be more likely to stay calm about the situation if you are in the room, meaning her first experiences with the crate will be calm ones. Let the dog spend time in there while the family is in the room going about their normal routine. Praise him from time to time when he's being calm so you can let him know that makes you happy.

3) NEVER let the dog out of the crate while it is in an excited state, and never try to stuff the dog in the crate immediately after they did something wrong, or while you are in a negative frame of mind.

4) The crate should be in use every single time you cannot watch the dog. Alot of people will only crate a dog when they are out of the house or in bed, but let it run free and un supervised the rest of the time, and wonder why the dog still misbehaves. This is because they are not using human supervision. The dog does not need to spend the first year of its life behind bars and you do not need to have your dog next to you while you take a dump. The idea is through a combination of supervision and confinement they will not have the opportunity to learn bad habits during the most formative stage of their life. If it is practical for you to keep the dog with you, keep them with you and on leash. When it is not practical, crate the dog. I don't care if you have to take your eyes off them for 5 seconds. This is 5 seconds when they should be crated. Otherwise, if in the course of that 5 seconds they decide to chew your carpet, and they find out that chewing carpets are fun, you now have to deal with a dog who wants to do this every time they are left alone.

Problems with my dog?

Jolly Gree

He tends to cause some trouble from time to time. Just today he ate 47 cookies out of 48(they were little cookies). They were sitting on the table to cool and I wasn't home and my mom went to take a quick shower. He does the same thing with the counters, he'll jump up and try to eat things. We push them back as far as they can go or put them on top of things. But today we couldn't do that because we had other cookies already cooling on the counter as far away as they could go. Another problem he has is getting on the couch. If you leave the room, sometimes he gets on the couch but when you come back he quickly gets down and walks away or lies on the floor. He also has a problem whenever people come over to our house. He gets really excited and runs around and won't leave them alone. He's never hurt anyone or anything, he just gets in the way. I've tried taking him on walks before people come over to get rid of some of his energy but that doesn't do anything. And if you leave the door open for 1 second he takes off out the door and I have to go get him. My mom doesn't go after him. If I'm not home and he gets out, he'll usually end up coming home, twice we've had people bring him home. He doesn't get out often but when he does I'm worried that he'll get hit by a car or something. I really don't know what to do. My mom is getting fed up. Most of the time he is good and doesn't cause too much trouble. It's mainly the couch thing. But I'm sick of him eating things from the counter or table. One day he's gonna get ahold of something he really shouldn't have and he's going to get sick or die or something like that. I know he knows that the things he does is bad, when you catch him doing it or come out right after he's done, he'll walk away with his head and tail down and usually go lay by the door, he kinda sulks. I really need some help.
He is neutered.

He's a Golden Retriever and we don't have room for a crate big enough for him. We used to have one but we were borrowing it from someone and they needed it back.
Eating things off the counter/table is the biggest issue. He'll eat any food he can get to.
We don't neglect him, leaving him alone in the living room/kitchen for 15-20 minutes isn't neglect. I was at school and my mom went to take a shower. (This was actually the first time he took food from the table) He gets plenty of attention. I play with him and go on walks every day, when I'm home he's always around me and I do spend time with him. And it's not like we leave the door open and unattended. When someone comes over and we let them in, sometimes he slips through. And we don't normally leave food on the counter, we had to today because we had no where else to put them. Like I said before, the majority of the time he is well behaved. He didn't not get on the couch this much before but he started to a lot more recently. If me or my parents are around and he's on the couch we tell him to get down and he does, my brother doesn't. He doesn't care if he's on the couch or not.
Oh, and we can't gate off our kitchen since it's open and connected to the living room and dining room. If we had baby gates he'd either be stuck in the hall or the basement (we have a split level).
We have a baby gate. When he was younger we put him in the basement.

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Baby gates work well, if you don't have a crate. Walmart sells them pretty cheap. Get one and put it up in the doorway to keep him out of the rooms you don't want him in.
Also, make a shake can. Rinse out an empty pop can and put 12 pennies in it and tape it shut. When you see him doing something wrong, shake the can loudly and firmly say no.
A couple of times of that and as soon as he even sees the can, he will stop his wrong behavior.
Golden Retrievers can take awhile to grow up!
Here is a website that you might be interested in looking at.
http://www.all-about-goldens.com

Hope this helps!

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Dog breaks out of crate?

To me, hor

Okay. Ive gotten the papers I need for my dogs and the papers from the shelter for the cats declawing, and the dog that has its ears cropped (done so by the breeder) I bought as adult. The 6 month PET home quarantine has begun, in-case the house sells we don't want to have to put a 6 month stipulation on it. I have started putting my old staff/lab mix into crate training. She was my first dog and i made the mistake of NOT crate training her. And now I am having major problems crate training her. She does have separation anxiety, but its normally just walking and pacing a whining around the house when im not home. She is 13 years old. I bought brand new plastic travel crates as at home I use the wire ones. The first time I put her in a wire crate, and left, she DEMOLISHED it. And was loose in the 30 mins it took me to run to town. So I opened her brand new plastic crate, and the next day i had to run to town it was 20 mins. She had ripped the little holes along the sides into bigger holes, and bent the crap out of the door enough she got it off. She is fine in the crate for hours when I am home. Or even outside in the yard. However when she hears the truck pull out of the drive. She goes bonkers. Help please?! http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AkTg._pyPZnX7Z4GJjefF6zsy6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20120122003143AAphsZt

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Well done for getting all of that horrendous paperwork out of the way. I would not put a 13-year-old dog in an airline crate for 12 hours without sedation (6 hours flying from mainland Canada to UK, plus handling time both ends). However, I don't know whether sedation is OK for a dog that age. You need to speak to a vet who specializes in travel medicine. Contact your shipping airline for further advice.

Re the crate, try muzzling her until she gets used to it. Or give her plenty of chew toys to keep her busy.

Chihuahua Dog Questions?

Hi.xDD

What is a nylabone used for? Sorry I'm new with dogs, *lol.
Should I get it a nylabone or a bone kong, or both?
& Should I buy it just ONE pack of training pads, after I'm not going to use it again.
I just need it for the day when I'm not home.
And what kind of toys should I get it...
Thank you in advance. :)
OKAY. I'll do my freaking research next time. :\
Okay, I think I'll just buy one pack of training pads.
& to eggopepper or w.e. my mom is staying home with it.

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What is a nylabone used for?
A nylabone is used for satisfying your dogs chewing. Once your dog starts to teeth, it will want to chew and chew and chew. My dog is currently teething, and she likes to gnaw on the furniture. So I got her a nylabone. Her nylabone is chicken flavoured, but they have different flavouring. They have flavoured and none flavoured, but most dogs tend to go for the flavoured. Another solution is buying Bitter Apple Spray. I was recommended this, and it really works! In some Pet Stores you can find this in the Cat Section. It does not harm your dog, they just don't like the Bitter taste. So spray some on whatever you don't want your dog to chew on. When I was getting my Bitter Apple Spray, I also saw a Gel kind, it was Bitter Lime. Either one works i'm sure, but i've only had experienced with the Bitter Apple Spray.
Should I get it a nylabone or a bone kong, or both?
I recommend both. Your dog probably wouldn't get satisfied with just one toy. There are also different kinds of kongs. There are different sizes, and different ones used for different things. There are the regular ball shaped kinds, teething kongs, bone kongs, etceterra. Small, medium, big. There are also different colours, i've seen blue, red, and pink. You could stuff the kong with your dog's favourite treat! :) I use a little bit of peanutbutter.
The nylabones also come in different kinds. Different flavours. I've seen bacon and chicken, and i've seen ones that arent flavoured. Different shapes. I've seen one shaped like a drumstick, (or something :P) and I've seen one shaped like a bone. From what I understand there is also edible and not edible. There is also different sizes for different dogs. And different kinds for every kind of chewer (such as powerful chewers and average chewers.) All of the nylabones control tartar and are veterinarian recommended.
Kongs are also veterinarian recommended.
Should I buy it just ONE pack of training pads, after I'm not going to use it again.
Well, you already said you were just going to take the dog out and get a sweater and booties. ;)
So i'll just skip this question.. LMAO
And what kind of toys should I get it...
Take a look at the Pet Store and buy a variety, especially if your going to crate him. Some squeaky toys, soft toys, stuffed animals (my dog LOVES webkinz, LOL), chew toys (the kongs and nylabones), etceterra. :P Don't give your dog rawhides though, they aren't good for dogs.

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Eyes of a Warrior: Just for the 'heads up' your answer will probably get deleted. Telling her to research doesn't answer her question. How do you even know if she's been researching or not? I don't know why people are going around answering just for the points.. my goodness.

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Also make sure to clean the Kong, you don't want bacteria building up.

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Pictures;
Kong toys-
http://thefuntimesguide.com/images/blogs/kong-toys-for-dogs-in-a-drawer.jpg
http://franksonlinepets.com/T1.jpg
http://www.jandd-pet-products.co.uk/images/kong-toys/original-xlarge-rubber-kong-toy.jpg

Nylabone-
http://www.jandd-pet-products.co.uk/images/nylabones/nylabone-petite.jpg
http://www.arcatapet.com/fullsize/6986.jpg
http://www.dogsupplies.com/product_images/d/a__89644.jpg
http://verynicepet.com/images/nynyla.jpg
Nylabone chart-
https://store.petsenseoutlet.com/media/images/Nylabone_chart.png

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Wheres a good place to find a 48"x31" dog crate?

JustWonder

I need to find a large dog crate quick!

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Ebay is a good place to look: http://www.ebay.com
One available now: http://cgi.ebay.com/Canine-Camper-Double-Door-Soft-Dog-Crate-48-x-31-x-35_W0QQitemZ310201387692QQcmdZViewItemQQimsxZ20100219?IMSfp=TL100219125006r12363

Another is http://www.petsoutlet.net
http://www.petsoutlet.net/modeng/name/onlinestore/func/viewprod/product/221

http://puppysupplystore.com is another place http://www.puppysupplystore.com/camper-dog-crate/

Why does my dog poop when I am gone, and she already went outside!?!?

Q. I am a stay at home mom, so I don't leave the house much and if I do, it is for no more than 2-3 hours at a time. I stopped putting my 6 month old dachshund in the crate when we left because everytime we would leave her, she would poop and "roll" around in it. Poop would be everywhere. So I decided to put her in a large bathroom when I leave the house. She still poops, and walks in it, gets it on my walls etc. I am at my whit's end with this pup. Is she nervous? How do I stop her from doing this? I always make sure she goes to the bathroom outside before I leave anywhere. I want to ensure she won't do it again, but she still does it!!!!!!! Today for example, she went potty outside (poop and pee.) I put her in the bathroom and left for 40 minutes. I came home and poop was all over! Any suggestions on what to do would be much appreciated!

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Your dog has Separation Anxiety, can you imagine how distraught that a dog will feel if it is left alone all day, thankfully you are a stay at home mom and this is easier to resolve. I will past the stuff that I have on S.A.however I think that it refers to a male dog.

Separation Anxiety.

If your dog suffers from separation anxiety donât give him free access to every room in your house when you leave him. . If you allow him free access you are doubling his burden. As well as having separation anxiety he will think that he has to guard every room in your house.

If he is restricted to one room he will not see you leave. You could also con him into thinking that you are always at home by carrying out the following procedure.
Try to do this when you are at home all day, or in the evening when you are there. After your dog has had a long walk, put him in a room with his comfortable bed, this should be a room where you will leave him if you need to go out and where your dog will sleep at night.
Walk out of the room and close the door. Open the door immediately and go back into his room, close the door behind you and try to ignore him. Pretend or actually do something which excludes your dog, for example if he is in the bathroom you could do a bit a cleaning for a couple of minutes. Then walk out of the room, go back again immediately and continue with the pretence. Keep doing this to ensure that your dog wonât feel isolated and eventually leave a small gap before you go into his room again. Over a period of days increase the gap before going back into his room. When you know that your dog is asleep stop going into the room, however you MUST try to go onto the room before he wakes up and starts to cry. If you carry out this procedure for a couple of days, your dog will always think that you are at the other side of the door. I do this when I get a new puppy and this PREVENTS separation anxiety.
Donât neglect his long walks and playtime in the garden whilst you are re-training him, he needs his fun
When you are leaving your dog on his own please donât make a dramatic exit, or this will give the game away. Simply put him into his room and walk out. When you come home donât give him a big hello, just walk into his room and let him out for a pee. You can then play with him and give him cuddles.

I have passed the above onto several askers and I have had private email about the quick results. Please try this and let me know how long that it takes to resolve her problem

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Possible Paranormal Activity? HELP?

Courtney

Before I give the details, I just have to say that i've always been a skeptic. i believe in my younger years I have experianced a few things worth questioning, but could possibly have explainations. I've never been able to prove anything when dealing with strange happenings, which still leaves me as a skeptic.

The following events have happened sometime between Friday, January 15th through today, January 26th.

A couple of friends of mine, brought an Ouija board over to our new apartment on the 15th. We were having somewhat of a get together, and drinking. I didn't touch the thing, I haven't messed with one of those in about five - six years.

Now. I believe what followed after, all has an explaination. I believe their could be a reason behind everything we're witnessing, but I can't help to be spoked, considering I haven't heard any of the following before, and we have lived here almost two months.

THE 15TH AND 16TH: The night of the 15th, and 16th, I can't recall anything happening. Although, both mornings, when my fiance and I woke up, at the same time, we could hear a popping noise in the kitchen, while we are both in bed. Both mornings this has occured at the exact same time. It almost sounds as if it's a two litter popping, when the air rises in it. Though, we don't have any bottles in the kitchen. I'm sure there's an explaination for the noise, though we find it odd it has happened at the same time both mornings.

THE 16TH - 17TH: On the night of the 16th. We were laying in bed, we have a blowup matress, considering we just moved to Knoxville, from Jacksonville, FL. And don't have all of our items. I was laying closest to the bedroom door, and our dog was laying on my side of the bed, on the floor. It took me sometime to get to sleep. We hadn't thought anything about the bottles, I didn't even consider anything paranormal at this point. Our bedroom door will not open on it's own. If anything, it wants to close by itself, and refuses to stay open. I shut all doors when I go to sleep. It's an OCD thing for me. I was having trouble sleeping. I had this feeling that someone was staring at me, or watching me. Jenova, our dog, was having trouble sleeping too. Around 10 minutes after I finally got to sleep, I heard the door pop open, and the handle jingled, as if someone had twisted it, and let go. The door creaked up a bit, and then stopped. It did not close back. As I have said before, this door, closes on its own.

THE 17TH: Adam had the day off, and we were hanging out at the house. At some point, he walked into the bedroom, and shortly came out. He then asked me why I set the Space Heater in the bedroom, to 100 degree's. We've NEVER touched the heater, as our heater works well enough, and have never had to use it. It's not digital, it's a knob that you have to turn, and it sticks as well. There is no reason for me to have turned it all the way up. I hadn't told him about the handle. But I found the heater turned all the way up odd, and decided to tell him. After explaining to him what happened with the bedroom door the previous night, he laughed a little, and joked that maybe it was because of the board. This is around the time I started thinking about it. But, me being skeptic, and thinking there could be a reason for everything that's happened. About two minutes after telling him what happened, the same thing happened, this time with the closet door. And, the closet door, acts just as the bedroom door. I walked into the bedroom, the closet was completely open. I tapped it, and it closed. We tried to get it to stay open, but it wouldn't stay on it's own. Although, previously, it was.

Nothing to odd happened the next few days.

I don't remember which day it was, but he confronted me about the space heater again. This time, it was on 60. Again, I hadn't touched it. Now, the knob is NOT on the heater. It's on the opposite wall, and it's too high for any of my dogs to accidently knock into it. It's about level with my head.

LAST NIGHT THE 25TH - 26TH: We were sleeping in the living room. I woke up, at around 3AM. And Adam was awake next to me, I asked him why he wasn't sleeping, and he told me to hush. So, I listended for a bit, and could hear what SOUNDED like, a few notes of music, every few minutes. Just barely auidable. It sounded as if it was coming from the TV. It would switch from sounding like music, to sounding like a conversation on the TV. Imagine your TV being on very low, almost to the point where you cant here it, but can pick up a few bits of conversation. Only, your TV is completly off. I thought, maybe the neighbors were playing music, or had their TV loud. The thing is, there is 10 apartments to a Unit. And we're 1 of 3 families that live in our unit. There are three floors, us on the top, and the other two on the first floor. There's nobody directly beside, or below us.

As for today. Adam left the house for work around 10AM. I went back to sleep, awaking

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Ouija boards don't summon spirits or anything they work by the ideometer effect, you push it around subconsciously yourself so you may as well have said that your friends had a nice game of checkers or any other game, since playing them will have exactly the same effect as the ouija - that is none.

It's a bit hard for any of us to identify where your noises and stuff are coming from since we can't hear them and don't have access to your house to investigate, but that seeing you said in the first sentence that you are a skeptic I'm sure you will find answers that aren't based on spooky magic. And sometimes we hear noises and never work out exactly what they are - which doesn't matter since they are causing us no harm and being skeptics we know that they don't originate from some paranormal source.

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Opinions on soft sided kennels.?

BLuez

I have a 3 yo border collie, she loves her crate and would never destroy her kennel in anyway, so therefore I know she would be happy with a soft sided kennel. I just want to know how durable they have been over time if anyone has experience with them. And what specifically would you recommend. I have been doing a lot of studying and have broke it down to a couple kinds. She has a kennel in my house. We start agility next month and I got a new car with leather and it makes me so upset when she's on it so I need another for my car. And I figured this would be perfect to store in the trunk and take back and forth to the cabins. Thanks for any info!!
She is 32 lbs. so doubt she can do much weight damage to the kennel and very calm, which I know is ironic considering her breed, when we are traveling. She probably would know how to open the zipper, but she loves her kennel and would probably just stay in it when she's in the car. I just don't wanna invest 100+ dollars on something that won't survive the rest of her life.

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The dog will be much safer in a well made Vari-kennel in the car.
Keep the soft sided crate in the trunk to use at the agility facility.

DS: Best dog carrier?

SnowGold12

I have a 6 year old Miniature Pinscher whom we got from the pound. He has been badly abused in the past and he is not very nice to strangers. If someone goes to pet him h+e will snap at them. Now, it doesn't hurt because for some reason his teeth are knubs (by the way, anyone know why that would be? Chewing on bars too long? Someone filed them down?), but I still don't want to take a chance. Anyway, I want to be able to take him to social events this summer but I don't want him to get stepped on or him to bite anyone (he's about 8 pounds and very small)- so I'm trying to find a carrier that is comfortable for me and for him and one that kind of hinders anyone who might be inclined to pet him without asking.

Bonus: If you had $150.00 to spend on your dogs, what would you buy?

Thanks :]
What? Vari-Kennel? No, I meant a carrier. Like a sling or a purse. One where he would be on my body instead of on the ground, like at the fair or places where there are a lot of people. He's not that aggressive, he's fine unless someone makes a sudden move towards him like to pet his head.

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Any of those soft side carriers that have a shoulder strap would do fine. They are completely enclosed, with mesh for air, and will restrict the view of what is outside the carrier.

However, if the dog is that stressed, why bring him with at all? It would only make the poor dog worse.

The teeth are probably worn from being locked in a crate or a kennel for years, and chewing on the bars. My ACD has this condition.

I wouldn't just give up on him and decide that you can't fix his issues with people. Many Minpins present with this behavior in rescue, and most of the time it is not from abuse. It is caused by lack of early and consistent socialization and lack of training.
If you want your dog to go with you and enjoy his outings, you should talk to a trainer about this. Otherwise, you are just putting the dog through more bad experiences and should leave him at home.

Bonus: If I had $150 to spend on my dogs, I would put it in the emergency vet fund.

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What kind of dog??

Q. I have 2 little sisters and 1 older brother. My littlest sis is allergic to them, so it has to stay outside most of the time. what breed do u reccomend?
My family is always outside, though, and my dad wants one really bad. We have a mini barn for lawn tools, and we are gonna clear it out and insolate it. We will let him in in the winter, her allergies go down then. plz dont say no dog- i am working on my mom
we are all very hyper and would play outside at least 3 hours with it

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Evaluate your lifestyle before committing to a dog. Are you active? Do yuo have time to exercise a dog (they need a minimum of 60 mins a day, and i dont mean running around in a yard!) Can you afford a dog?

Costs:
Dog - $400 on up for a well bred and healthy dog

supplies - $300 to $400 for first go around for crate, collar leash, ID, bowls, food, toys

monthly dog food/toy bills about $50 depending on size of dog

Vet bills - first vet check including shots, flea/tick/heart worm meds, lab feed, etc about $200 depending on vet

Annual grooming vet bills of $400 or more depending on dog

And that's the bare minimum. Im sorry but if you have a family member that is allergic and can't take allergy medications, don't get a dog. Some do fine outside but most outside dogs develop socialization issues. You can't bring them in and out with the seasons and expect them to be fine. At least not all of them.

Play with them and walk them daily.

Consider poodles (hypoalergenic) or similar breeds if you must have one.

what size crate for golden retriever?

j.w.

I'm about to buy a soft crate for my dogs agility classes. I was wondering what size is good. She isn't a huge golden, she weighs about 60 lbs. There are 2 sizes:
36 inches L x 24 inches W x 27 inches H
42 inches L x 28 inches W x 31 inches H
I will be moving this around a lot so I would go for the smaller one but I want her to be comfy. Thanks!

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If it were up to USDA, the dog would have to have enough room to invite over all of his friends, have a BBQ, go for jog, play some frisbee, and have about 5 area codes. Here's reality:

Varikennel #100 21"x16"x15"H,
Actual CrateWeight: 7 Lb
Cats, Toy Poodles, Yorkshire Terriers, Chihuahuas, Shih Tzus

Varikennel #200 27"x20"x19"H
Actual Crate Weight: 15 Lb
Beagles, Shelties, Min. Poodles, Cockers, Lhasa Apsos

Varikennel #300 32"x22"x23"H
Actual Crate Weight: 18 Lb
Springers, Border Collies, Bull Dogs

Varikennel #400 36"x24"x26"H
Actual Crate Weight: 23 Lb
Boxers, Dalmatians, Collies, Airdales, Setters, Aust. Shepherds, Dobermans

Varikennel #500 40"x27"x30"H
Actual Crate Weight: 27 Lb
Afghans, Retrievers, Pointers, Shepherds, Rottweilers

Varikennel #700 48"x32"x35"H
Actual Crate Weight: 44 Lb
Irish Wolfhounds, Newfoundlands, St. Bernards, Mastiffs, Greyhounds

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Crate size for my new puppy?

wichichila

I'm getting a white german shepherd dog puppy soon. The puppy will be 8 weeks. What crate size should I get? It's hard to decide because they grow up to be quite big. Also do you guys have any tips on crate training a puppy? Or house breaking a puppy?

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Hah - just answered another question about crate size. Basically I'd get one that's going to be big enough for him when he's getting to full size, although in the case of your dog, chances are by the time he's around 6 months, unless you want to sleep him in there still, he won't need to be crated.

I don't contribute to the idea that dogs should be in a small crate so, 'as dogs don't mess where they sleep, he'll hold'. Fact is puppies can only hold for so long before they physically have to 'go'. And if in a confined area, they will be forced to lie in what they do - nasty! So I'd get at least a 36" long crate. But you will have to let him out regularly. Puppies should not be crated, apart from over night, for longer than 2 hours max. And adults not for more than 4 hours on a regular basis.

During the day, have the crate where you are mainly in the house, cover the top and three sides, and leave the door open. Have his bed in there, just as any dog bed. With any luck he'll go in there to take a nap during the day. When you need to do other things, shut him in the crate, but don't do that when he's up and lively. Play with him, get him outside to empty, and then crate him with a few biscuits, and shut the door. You don't want to make him hate his crate, quite the opposite. Obviously overnight, he'll need to be shut in - I'd recommend you have the crate in your room with you to begin with. If you have it alongside your bed, you can hold your hand to the crate to reassure him you are there. And you'll need to plan on getting him out at least once during the night - say around 3 am. Try to anticipate him waking so he doesn't get the idea that if he whines, you come.

Crates should only be used as a safe place for a puppy, somewhere he'll be safe and out of mischief when you can't supervise him. Too many people seem to be keeping their dogs for far too long in a crate - fact is puppies need to be able to run around most of the day, so their bones, joints and muscles can develop properly, and for their mental stimulation. You will need to take him out every hour during the daytime, after every sleep (immediately), feed and short period of playtime.

It's going to be a lot of work, but the better you are, and the more consistent, the faster he'll learn to be clean indoors. Do not use pee pads! These only tell a puppy it's fine to empty indoors, and you'll find him doing this everywhere indoors.

Add See - 'small areas'. No! You cannot force a dog to hold. What you should be aiming for is telling a dog that you will be there to let him out regularly, so he'll learn to wait because he knows that. And that's different to being forced to hold because of this 'dogs don't mess where they sleep'. They do if they don't know when they will be able to empty next!! If a dog is being forced to hold, he's running the chances of developing kidney problems. His crate is merely a safe place for him to be, so he doesn't chew electric cables, do damage to furniture etc.etc.

What is a good size Dog Crate for a Great White Pyrenees?

Eric

The dog is full grown by the way.
The biggest ones I can find is 54.

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I have a crate for dogs up to 80 pounds I got at Wal Mart try going there or pet smart and asking employees if they have anything bigger. The dog must be able to turn around and stand comfortably without touching the crate, maybe a x large crate from pet smart's sight will help:

http://www.petsmart.com/product/index.jsp?productId=4056280&f=PAD%2FpsNotAvailInUS%2FNo

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Dog crating?

Margastar

What is "crating" a dog. I've never heard of this before, it sounds awful, especially for the larger dogs. I've never known a single person to "crate" their dogs. What is the purpose of it.
Sounds like a kennel, but they are in the backyard. I assume crates are for those which live in apartments. No way would I leave my dog stuck indoors all day with just a space for them to turn around in.

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Crating a dog is simply training him to stay in his crate. The crate is like a plastic or wire "dog house" that the dog can move around in and see out of. A lot of dogs like to have the crate as a place to retire to when everything gets hectic and he's had enough. They bury their treats there and bring in toys to keep from other dogs.

People usually crate their dog either to sleep at night or if they are not going to be home and do not want the dog having the run of the house. Sometimes it as used as a little room to put the dog when visitors are afraid of the dog.
Some people use a crate to transport the dog to shows in the car. This is for safety.

Sound awful, but some dogs actually like having a space of their own! The crate comes in different sizes and you would get it for the size of your breed as an adult. The dog should be able to stand up and turn around in the crate.

It is a temporary place for the dog and should not take the place of being with the owner.

Dog Crates???

SamiiLynn

I have a very hyper puppy that is just about full grown, she is a little over 5 months old and the vet says she won't get much bigger. she is taller than we expected and her head can reach the top of her wire crate. She can walk in and turn fully around but can't lay straight out. Is it too small?
If we get her a bigger crate:
-Would a carrier type crate calm her down a little because its dark and den like? (We can't put a blanket over the wire crate because she pulls it in and chews on it.)
-Which is better, a wire crate or a carrier type?

My puppy is a beagle corgi mix. The father was uknown but we think border collie. Her crate is Something like H 21" L 23" W 18".

I know I have asked this question once before but different people maybe on and i would also like to hear their imput.

Thank You!

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I am glad to see that whether or not to crate is not the issue, but what size and type of crate is best for your puppy. Crating is important for the health and welfare of any dog, but especially a young puppy who does not know enough to stay out of stuff that could hurt or kill her.

That being said, yes, it sounds like you do need a new and larger crate. I would actually go up two sizes, as at less than 6 months old, your puppy still has a lot of growing to do. Most puppies still have approximately 1/4 to 1/3 of their total growth to do after 6 months of age.

What type of crate is more of a function of personal preference of the dog - in most cases. I do greyhound rescue, and typically, we recommend the wire crates because these are the closest to the type of crates used at the track. These come in two styles, what we call pin crates as the crate is held together by long pins that go in the corners to provide stability, and what we call suitcase crates because they fold up and are more easily stored or transported when necessary.
I prefer the suitcase variety unless I have a dog who is very distructive and will demolish the folding crate by forcing an end to pop out of position in an attempt to escape. For these guys and gals, I keep a couple of pin crates on hand.

The other type of crate, is a varikennel or airline crate. These are made of rigid plastic and are fairly sturdy unless you have a real chewer who can and will chew thru the crate wall to escape. These work fairly well for smaller breed dogs, but just really can't stand up to the punishment of most large breeds.

Some dogs do not like to be enclosed in small spaces. For these dogs, the vari kennel is not a good option. They will develop more problems when they have to be crates for long periods (over night or when you are gone to work all day). They are necessary if you plan to travel with your pet, as most hotels that allow dogs require this type of crate, and all airlines require them.

I would, personally, choose the wire crate. If you want to disguise it, there are some that have a basket type of weave covering the walls and top of the crate, so that it looks more like a piece of furniture. A chewer will make short work of this, but it will look better than just having the plain wire crate. If you have dogs, however, most people understand that you also need a crate for your dog, so folks are a lot less formal about how it looks sitting in the living room or family room.

Good luck, and I hope you are able to find the right kind of crate for you and your puppy.

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