Hi my baby is 12 weeks old Maltese I just got him about 3 days ago. It's day 2 for crate training. We both have sleepless nights. I get him out the crate when he's calmer and quite. Get him out for potty then right back in. Morning I get him out and the day starts, a little here and there inside crate. Ready for night night. I noticed he's got a soar throat? Any suggestions? Hardly can bark because of so much bark all through the night the poor thing. Thank you
She's 12 weeks old and she's doing awesome in her crate. She goes in when I ask or if she's tired. I'm so glad I listened and crate trained. It's a game changer!
Gigi is a 14 month old goldendoodle and we started crate training on Day #1 when we brought her home at age 7 weeks. Gigi whined in her crate for about the first two weeks and we were patient with her. We started her in our master bedroom in her crate next to my side of the bed and then gradually moved the crate further away into our master bathroom (open concept with no door such that she could still see/hear us). Then we moved the crate to the laundry room at about 12 weeks and she would sleep in her crate and we would close the laundry room door, but used a baby monitor with a camera to keep an eye on her along with the temperature of laundry room. Now that Gigi is more mature with her potty breaks and we know her potty schedule, we let her sleep on the floor of our master bedroom or in her favorite little puppy bed. Now we keep her crate by the front door and the door is always open. She often rests, plays, and snacks in it on her own. Then when we are not home, we put her in the crate and tell Gigi that we will back soon and its nap time. She has some toys and a crate bed to make it cozy. When we get home, we always first take her now through the house to the backyard for a potty break and some loving / playtime. Gigi is our first family dog and we did have some sleepless nights at the beginning, but it was worth it. We always take turns with the early morning potty wake up calls. Sometimes Gigi will still wake us up around 2 to 4 am, so we take her outside for a quick potty break and do not talk to her much. This way she understands that it is sleeping time and we need to sleep from about 10 pm to 5 am. So, for all those dog owners with younger puppies, please be patient and do not give up. You can do this! Just be consistent in your routine and do what is right for you and your furry, friendly family member. :)
This sounds like an absolutely wonderful success story for you AND Gigi! Nice going! Thanks so much for your kind words and support to all other puppy parents out there.
have a 13 week old pit bull. Got him about 5 days ago. He goes in with the command "go home", he eats in there with no issues. As long as I'm around and he could see he is fine. Once I'm away from his sight the whines start. Just ordered the crate cover to help. Working on leaving him in there 10-15 minutes at a time. the loss of sleep sucks, but after watching your videos, I'm looking forward to the light at the end of the tunnel.
The new way is to not let them cry. I am glad I ran across the revised one because I watched your original and have been having her cry it out. Question, if you take her out of crate when she whines, what do you do with her? At 2am, do you put her in bed or floor? I have taken her outside then right back in crate. She whines again for over an hour. Need advice on what to do if you don't let them cry it out. Our pup is is 8.5 weeks.
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Our pup is almost 6 months old. Been doing some basic crate games, she will go in there, lay down to get a treat. But when we actually go to bed or work, she gets stressed out (but also will take naps or sleep there at night). She won’t sleep through the night though. She also will tug on the crate and move the whole crate backwards (saw it on video) 🤦🏻♀️ I’m going to restart working on crate game during the fall break. I’m enrolled in the basic HTTYDD self learning class.
We're sorry the crate training isn't going as smoothly as you'd like it to. We're glad you're already enrolled in the DIY level! Be sure you're practicing your crate training games for at least 30 minutes daily (broken down into multiple smaller sessions), and check out these two videos for additional support. How to Help Your Puppy Relax: ruclips.net/video/IguvtdPuSs4/видео.html Nighttime Troubles: ruclips.net/video/Fju8sKIJY9k/видео.html
I’m getting a 12 weeks old puppy in 2 weeks so I’ve been preparing for two months, but I’m still nervous because this is my first time crate and home training a doggie! Thanks for the video 💕
Thanks for making this video. I’m wondering what should we do while our puppy is not ready to stay in the crate alone at night yet (in training process). Should we leave him in there crying all night? Thanks
We do not recommend the cry it out method. Puppies don't learn to love their crate if they are stressed. Work on the crate games during each wake window, use the calming tools and if you need to use a different method to confine him (such as a puppy pen) that will be a good temporary option until the crate games have had time to change his association.
Hello and thank you so much for such helpful videos! I just got my new fury family member and he is a rambunctious toy poodle. Crate training this 8 week old has been heart breaking, he cry’s, whine, and then starts biting at crate and using his paws to try to push his way out, by the time morning comes he can’t seem to settle down and doesn’t want to eat. Any suggestions we are feeling defeated.
If you need a little more help with crate training after watching this video, you'll find what you need in this mini course with the crate training games. Check it out here! courses.howtotrainadreamdog.com/crate-training-course
We have an 8 week old labrador puppy, his crate is in our kitchen. The first night he cried for 6 hours (it was difficult to listen to). The next night he cried for 1 hour. The third night it was 9 minutes, from then on he went in happily and settles quietly, incuding when I let him out at 03:30 am for a wee each night.
Like the way you present your videos. I have a new 9 week old Border Collie pup 🐶. Using a crate for the first time. At night she cries non stop unless someone sleeps in the room. You say this is okay, how long can you do this for? Does it create separation anxiety. Thanks in advance.
It's good that she's settled. As for how long you'll have to sleep in the room, that depends on her. The very best thing to do is start the crate games during the day, outside of nap time. We recommend doing them in 1-2 minute increments for at least 30 minutes a day (all throughout the day). If you take it at a pace that is comfortable for her, soon she'll be more confident being alone in the crate. You'll also want all the tools we recommend like the snuggle puppy, adaptil, calming music, etc. The crate games can be found here: www.howtotrainadreamdog.com/puppy-perfection-course-learn-more/
9 week old frenchie. Had him a week and he’s worse now than he was on day 1. He just wants to be with me, i have done everything and he still cries and just hates the crate. Cries for hours. Currently having a meltdown myself!
The games to help him love the crate are in our online course. If you're ready to get started they can be found here: www.howtotrainadreamdog.com/30-days-to-puppy-perfection
from another comment i replied to but it applies. Heres what i did with our 3 month Frenchie. So for the crate question itself.....when i got our puppy (3 months) he was very skeptical of the crate. I got him a playpen for children. I put pee pads in the pen as well as the crate and left the crate door open. I put a second little bed just outside the crate in the pen. (you could use a pile of blankets. Just enough to curl on as the material might be a tempting pee spot. Maybe only put it in after hes been out to pee just before bed time.) He slept on the bed outside the crate but in his pen for the first few nights. Over the next couple days i played games with the crate. Throwing treats closer and closer and eventually in the crate and letting the dog come right back out. Always with door open. Then i stsrted giving meals in the crate. While he eats gently close the door but dont lock it. As soon as he finishes, open door and let him out. After a few days of this, close and lock the door as he eats. Open as soon as hes finished. I also played with toys in the crate. Get him to fetch from the crate. Or shake the toy in the crate and play tug whiles hes in there. During these days youre never closing him in and leaving and NEVER as punishment. Crate needs to be super fun awesome time great safe place. After a week or so, you should be able to crate the dog, close and lock the door for a few minutes. Do this throughout the day for a few days. Then a few more minutes. Then 15 minutes. Begin moving the crate to different areas as well. Then start putting the dog in the crate AFTER hes fallen asleep. Cuddletime on the couch or wherever then once hes asleep for a little while gently move him. No big production. Just gently put him on amd close the door no lock. Remember its still in a playpen so if he comes out thats ok. Eventually it will be a part of normal routine to go in and out of the crate throughout the day and ull be good to go. If he cries or barks when u leave the room practice leaving the room for just a second coming back in, praising with a treat. Do this a bunch then move to 5 seconds. Then to 8 seconds. Then 10etc etc. until you can leave him for a half hour in another room. Then SLOWLY begin to increase so you can eventually leave the house for a few hours. I also found it helpful to give a special treat ONLY FOR THE CRATE when im leaving. RUclips how to stuff a Kong. Thats what i did. Now hes happy when its time for me to leave cause he knows an awesome treat is gonna happen. Just make sure you immediately remove the treat when you get home. It needs to be soecial for when youre away. Good luck and let me know if other questions just message me!
I have a 9 month old Malshi, she will go in the crate thru the day and has had a few sleeps in there but as soon as I close the door she goes nuts chewing on the crate and barking. I have tried putting the crate in a playpen but she def doesn’t like being in there she eats and plays but as soon as I shut the gate it’s omgoodness. Now she sleeps on our bed but I am still putting her in there every day etc…. Yesssssss I know it’s not the right thing to do but my hubby works and is up at 4am to go to work. So I guess I will see how we go.
My pitbull mix pound puppy just turned 11 weeks Sunday. She doesn’t bark or whine when I leave her in the crate to head to work as long as she has a long toy to occupy her. However, when I crate her while at home and visible to her, she instantly whines and barks and starts to bite on the crate until I let her out. In the tiny seconds she’s quiet I praise her. But if it’s not with a treat (usually kibble), she’s back at it! After 3 chances I let her out unless she keeps going to bite the crate as that seems like she way too anxious. It’s a lot as I live in an apt and don’t want to disturb my neighbors too much. But I know it’a temporary. I do feed her I. The crate and will leave it open, but sometimes I close it too prevent an accident while I’m doing something in another room. She has started randomly going in the crate to see if I will reward her with a treat/praise (and I do)! She come right back out though. I guess this is where the crate games come into play. We need to practice those.
Yes, the crate games will help her learn to be calm and quiet in the crate. If you're not already, be sure to cover the crate which means she can't see you and should settle better. Be sure to check out the workbook for more crate training tips.
We just got two 8 week old English cream, golden retriever puppy litter mates two days ago and their first night in the separate crates, they both cried panicked and were digging trying to get out of the crate. I even tried to sleep in the same room with them, covered the crate with a sheet, etc. but nothing helped. We ended up letting them get together in a bigger crate and they both slept all night long without anymore issues. So my question is should we try to separate them again or should we go ahead and let them sleep together in the same crate ?
We do not recommend two dogs in one crate. That is a dangerous situation even if they seem to get along. The best thing to do is to work with each of them on being comfortable in the own crates. They will likely need a snuggle puppy (one per puppy) to help comfort them from being away from the littermate. It's possible the crates will need to be in different rooms as well. The games to teach crate confidence and help them love it are in our online course, are you enrolled? 30 Days to Puppy Perfection: www.howtotrainadreamdog.com/puppy-perfection-course-learn-more/ More info on littermates can be found here: Littermates: ruclips.net/video/x3nefq0CeyU/видео.htmlsi=D7P-dXIDWLH6G_Y5
We have a new Mini dachshund boy named Scout. He is 2 1/2 months old. Poor little guy had a lot of changes coming to our home. He cried for a little bit when I put him in the crate. I noticed he was pushing the puppy blanket I put in there. He likes the ceiling fan on as he moved closer to the edge of the crate to catch the breeze. He did it every time I put him in 15 minutes in the morning afternoon then evening with my girl dog. They get along. Scout feels like he’s with the pack. During his two and a half weeks he’s been barking when I leave the room. Seperation anxiety I guess. Overall he’s doing as well as he could be since it’s just a short time. I take him outside to pee and poo. I write down his eating schedule and how long it takes for him to do his business. I watch him closely as he puts his nose down sniffs about the floor when he has to go. It’s usually after we play you throwing and retrieve games. Sometimes I catch it. Other times it’s a miss. As far as we see it he’s learning about our routine we are learning his routine. One day we hope to get it together. I’d like to join the 30 day program you offer. My husband thinks going to Petco training is best but I agree with you that they cram the poor dogs head with to many commands. I’m going to have to train my husband now. Then I can sign up. Thank you for you helpful videos. They are all great. 👍
We are happy you found us! The training program will be a great guide for you and once your husband starts seeing your success, he'll be on board too! You can share this video with him if he needs more convincing: ruclips.net/video/COQ7dVMYBN8/видео.html
Hi So we adopted our 12 week old Golden doodle yesterday and he at first accepted his crate in the afternoon and even took a nap. But in the evening while I was training him with in and out of crate he seemed like he wasn’t interested in it and now cries whenever I leave him. I did the feeding and playing inside the crate but he now cries. What did I do wrong?
Many new puppies are so tired from the transition that they sleep well at first. But then they start to have opinions about where they sleep! You did nothing wrong, but your puppy needs more time and training to feel comfortable in the crate. If you need the crate games to help him love it, you'll find them here: www.howtotrainadreamdog.com/30-days-to-puppy-perfection
So glad to hear that, George! Keep up the great work. We would love to see you and George on our Puppy Training with Michele Lennon Facebook group: howtotrainadreamdog.com/FB-group
I just got an 8 week old puppy and he sleeps in his crate with the door open without any issues . But his crate is in his play pen. Should close the door at some point ?
Yes, it will be important to help him be comfortable in the crate with the door closed. Try closing it when he seems really ready for a nap and see how he does. If he panics, you'll need to take the process a little slower and work up to closing it.
One of your videos said to cry it out and now this one doesn’t. What do I do? My puppy panics, we got him yesterday. But he willingly goes into his crate to sleep in the day but when we’re going to our bedroom at night he panics. What do I do?
We have updated our advice based on new research on canine brains. We no longer recommend the cry it out method. Working with him to slowly accept the crate, with positive training games, is best. You can find the training games here: www.howtotrainadreamdog.com/30-days-to-puppy-perfection
Thanks! I have a 3 month old puppy (we have had him for 2 weeks) and crate training is going well with one exception - our puppy whines in the night when he has to pee. We have been letting him out to pee and he had been going back to the crate quietly until it is time to wake up. In the last few days he has been whining even after we let him go to the bathroom. Should we change our procedure here? Maybe schedule regular potty breaks throughout the night instead of waiting for him to tell us when he has to go?
Yes, even dogs from the same litter can be very different! If you have littermates or dogs of the same age, you might like this video: ruclips.net/video/x3nefq0CeyU/видео.htmlsi=D7P-dXIDWLH6G_Y5
No, it's important that they each have their own crates and their own pens. In addition, the puppies will need to be kept apart for most of the day to help them build up independence from one another and help them learn how to listen to the humans. This video can give you more important information about bringing home littermates: ruclips.net/video/x3nefq0CeyU/видео.htmlsi=D7P-dXIDWLH6G_Y5
We do this more in our online course, 30 Days to Puppy Perfection! You can check it out here: www.howtotrainadreamdog.com/puppy-perfection-course-learn-more/
Hello my pup sleeps well in the crate but as soon as I get up or he hears me move he cries, we do lock the door of the crate and he is ok with that but with any sound of us he will wake up. Any advice?
It sounds like you'll want to do some additional training with the crate, so your puppy is calm and content in there, even when awake. Our crate training mini course has the games that can help with that. courses.howtotrainadreamdog.com/crate-training-course
This depends a lot on factors like your dog's age, crate comfort, schedule outside of the crate, etc. If you're just starting crate training we recommend training games for 1-3 minutes several times a day. If your puppy is very young, only a few minutes of awake crate time (as long as he's comfortable) a day is a good start. All naps and nights should be in the crate, however. If you need a sample schedule, we have one for a young puppy in this free kit: www.howtotrainadreamdog.com
Help !! My 9 week old Boston Terrier puppy poops in her crate when I put her in there. Her poops are not on any regular schedule yet and it's difficult to predict when she might poop ..so often she will poop in the crate . She sleeps with us and is doing well with that and I do feed her in the crate. When I try to put her in there during the day she screams and is seemingly frantic to be let out. I've stayed in the room with her when she's in there but I'm not sure that is the best idea. How can I successfully train her when I can't determine when she's going to poop in there? I've tried giving her treats when she is quiet in the crate and I bought a puppy Kong to try but haven't received it yet. I think her breeder let her poop in her crate when she was very little and I don't know how to break that initial habit . Help!! I'm running out of ideas !! She's the sweetest little girl . She eats her food so fast that I wonder how she even knows that she's eaten. Trying to train her with treats is like trying to train a shark because she is so excited to get the treat that I can hardly get her to pay attention to what I am trying to teach her .. Any advice ?
If she's struggling in the crate and panicking when she's in there, the poo is likely a stress poo. Helping her feel comfortable in the crate is going to help this. In addition to feeding her in there you'll want to work on specific games that help her learn to remain quiet and calm while you slowly add distance and duration. Our crate games in our online training program can help you with this! www.howtotrainadreamdog.com/30-days-to-puppy-perfection
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I dont know if this will help anyone but, our puppy was crying all the time when we put her in her crate. I got a thin little throw and covered the crate. She no longer cries when shes in the crate, day or night.
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I don't think she's panicking, and she is OK with the crate when I'm in the room, but Sasha hate being left alone...is it best to just let her scream the entire period, or should I return to her when she quiets to reinforce that?
We do not recommend letting her scream. That will only create a negative association with the crate, and no learning is going on when she's panicked. To help her grow her confidence being alone you can play the crate games from our mini course or online course. We teach you the games and also how to know when you can step away and increase your duration. And they will help her feel comfortable in the crate and when you are not in sight! courses.howtotrainadreamdog.com/crate-training-course
@@HowToTrainADreamDog Thank you. I currently have no money due to paying for all kinds of stuff for her XD but I did manage to get a solid 30 seconds of quiet twice now and will continue to build it up slowly :)
i have a 10 weeks old chihuahua mix i adopted 2 at a time i keep them in separate rooms to avoid litter mate syndrom but one of them just hates the crate and the orher one the fake grass to potty hahaha
It's a lot of work to have two puppies at the same time! If you need more help with crate training, you'd love our mini course! courses.howtotrainadreamdog.com/crate-training-course
Our puppy is a 9 week old American Brittany. He sleeps in the crate downstairs because it’s a quicker trip to the backyard. He always cries as soon as the crate door closes. There were lots of helpful tips in your video we will try. Right now, I sit with him and put my fingers through the crate and comfort him until he’s quite and then I go upstairs. Is this creating a bad habit or helpful tool? Thanks
You want to comfort your puppy, but he will also need training. Be sure to enroll in our online training course for the best ways to get started. 30 Days to Puppy Perfection: www.howtotrainadreamdog.com/puppy-perfection-course-learn-more/
My puppy is eight weeks old and I’ve been sleeping on the couch with her she was crying. She cries when you put her in the crate, so how do I get her to incorporate the crate with her being up in the bedroom so I can get back to bed
This will take some dedicated training time helping her learn to feel comfortable in the crate, and also with you out of sight. This mini course would be perfect to guide you through that process: courses.howtotrainadreamdog.com/crate-training-course
My puppy does great at night, but during the day when I leave she loses it and barks the whole time. She's 13 weeks and I never leave her in there for more than 3-4 hours. Any suggestions for getting her to relax in her crate while I'm at work??
It sounds like you might want to evaluate her schedule to make sure she's getting the right balance of exercise (physical and mental) to help her settle well. Some crate training games and positive association with the crate will also be helpful. Check out our new mini course on crate training that could be ideal for you. courses.howtotrainadreamdog.com/crate-training-course
I have 2 8 week old ones that would cry all night and also when i take them outside to potty they just play and do it inside when i get them back inside.
We've got some extra resources that can help you with that! Consider our crate training mini course that contains the games to help them love their crates. Or, if you'd like more personalized guidance, the PRO level of our online course is an excellent option if you have littermates. The course contains the training games for crate, recall, mealtime manners, stay, come and more! Check out this video about littermates and then consider one of our courses! Littermates: ruclips.net/video/x3nefq0CeyU/видео.htmlsi=D7P-dXIDWLH6G_Y5 Courses: www.howtotrainadreamdog.com/puppy-training-classes/
My puppy Lucy is almost 15 weeks! When I put her in her crate she is fine, but when I close the door to her room, she immediately starts scratching and clawing and biting the crate!! It’s lasts 5-10 minutes. Then she calms down… when I get her out of her crate her front paws are wet as is her face and whiskers! Help!!!!
It can definitely take some adjustment for some puppies to feel comfortable in their crate. This takes time, but mostly training! While teaching our puppies to be comfortable being alone, we also have to make sure they are not experiencing so much anxiety that they are in panic mode. If they panic to the point of digging, drooling, screaming, soiling or almost hurting themselves, we are creating a negative experience with the crate. At that point, there is no learning going on. It's going to be extremely important you make sure Lucy is confident in her crate to not reach that point of panic/drooling. We'd recommend you check out our Crate Training Mini-Course. It may help in your situation to build confidence through crate games: courses.howtotrainadreamdog.com/crate-training-course
I went on my laptop earlier today, started looking at dogs. Found one, drove to their house and bought it. I’m now on RUclips trying to find out how I can stop it from crying.
Hang in there Cam, your pup has just left the only thing he's ever known and will need time to get used to you and transition into your home. A snuggle puppy can be very helpful at this time.
Also as far as the crate question itself.....when i got our puppy (3 months) he was very skeptical of the crate. I got him a playpen for children. I put pee pads in the pen as well as the crate and left the crate door open. I put a second little bed just outside the crate in the pen. (you could use a pile of blankets. Just enough to curl on as the material might be a tempting pee spot. Maybe only put it in after hes been out to pee just before bed time.) He slept on the bed outside the crate but in his pen for the first few nights. Over the next couple days i played games with the crate. Throwing treats closer and closer and eventually in the crate and letting the dog come right back out. Always with door open. Then i stsrted giving meals in the crate. While he eats gently close the door but dont lock it. As soon as he finishes, open door and let him out. After a few days of this, close and lock the door as he eats. Open as soon as hes finished. I also played with toys in the crate. Get him to fetch from the crate. Or shake the toy in the crate and play tug whiles hes in there. During these days youre never closing him in and leaving and NEVER as punishment. Crate needs to be super fun awesome time great safe place. After a week or so, you should be able to crate the dog, close and lock the door for a few minutes. Do this throughout the day for a few days. Then a few more minutes. Then 15 minutes. Begin moving the crate to different areas as well. Then start putting the dog in the crate AFTER hes fallen asleep. Cuddletime on the couch or wherever then once hes asleep for a little while gently move him. No big production. Just gently put him on amd close the door no lock. Remember its still in a playpen so if he comes out thats ok. Eventually it will be a part of normal routine to go in and out of the crate throughout the day and ull be good to go. If he cries or barks when u leave the room practice leaving the room for just a second coming back in, praising with a treat. Do this a bunch then move to 5 seconds. Then to 8 seconds. Then 10etc etc. until you can leave him for a half hour in another room. Then SLOWLY begin to increase so you can eventually leave the house for a few hours. I also found it helpful to give a special treat ONLY FOR THE CRATE when im leaving. RUclips how to stuff a Kong. Thats what i did. Now hes happy when its time for me to leave cause he knows an awesome treat is gonna happen. Just make sure you immediately remove the treat when you get home. It needs to be soecial for when youre away. Good luck and let me know if other questions just message me!
Cats have a different set of problems plus nothing beats the affection, love and joy of a dog. Plus I love bringing them out and having my dog as my only companion. Had cats but nothing beats having a dog
I have a 9 week old Golden, and am following the DIY course. I'm trying to play the crate games to create a positive association but I'm hitting a snag; the food just isn't really drawing her into the crate very easily. Normally I have to toss it in and it's 50/50 if she goes in. Once she does, she's pretty good about understanding that she has to be calm for me to let her out, but she's not very good at waiting for me to give a signal that it's time. Anyway, luckily she seems to settle quickly and sleep in the crate fine without much crying so far, but I worry that I'm not creating a good association with the crate and wonder if I need to do something different with her in order to get her into the crate. Anybody have any tips for a pup that seems pretty much fine with sleeping in the crate, but not really ok with doing training games involving it?
Hey there! Since you're already enrolled in the DIY course, we're going to suggest that you post this question in the Facebook group to receive a more thorough answer. Find it here, Puppy Training with Michele Lennon Facebook group: howtotrainadreamdog.com/FB-group
I got my puppy about a week ago he turns 18 week tommarow but when we put him in his crate he only cry’s when no one is around so u have any tips for me to let him know that he’s okay in his crate plz help me
What do you do if puppy is crying at night and crate is next to your bed? You are reassuring the puppy you are there when he is quiet but he goes straight into crying again for the next 15 min interval non stop? What do we do not to break the threshold and produce a negative experience? He is acting like this even after working on positive reinforcement crate training during the day. Do you have him sleep in your bed or what do you do?
There could be a possibility that your puppy is not completely comfortable in the crate just yet. You should work to build up crate confidence as much as possible during the day. If you are finding that difficult, you may want to check out our Crate Training Mini Course for more guidance at this time. Check it out here: courses.howtotrainadreamdog.com/crate-training-course
I have a 6 month old chiweenie, what’s a reasonable time to leave them in a kennel for? I’d like to go out here and there but get anxious when it hits the 3 hour mark because I love my little guy ❤😅
It's hard to answer this question, given the context. However, we wouldn't recommend leaving your puppy in there until they cry. Try getting them out once you hear them beginning to stir!
Throughout the 90’s, I played in a band in Australia. We put all our money back into the band and started touring Melbourne and Sydney fairly regularly in a van with all our own gear. We would get guarantees, not sure if that is still a thing. The band paid for itself. Never got to go overseas though. Good times.
Lots of conflicting information out there. Taking care of the pup when screaming=reinforcing bad behaviour. Then at the same time, it creates a negative association with the crate if you leave them to cry
It's okay for them to cry, but is not okay when they get to a sense of "panic", which is more than just a cry. If they panic to the point of digging, drooling, screaming, soiling or almost hurting themselves, we are creating a negative experience with the crate. At that point, there is no learning going on. There's a difference! We dig into this much more and can offer tons of extra crate training tips in our Crate Training Mini-Course. You can grab it here: courses.howtotrainadreamdog.com/crate-training-course
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Thanks for watching! 🐶How old is your pup? And how is crate training going?
Hi my baby is 12 weeks old Maltese I just got him about 3 days ago. It's day 2 for crate training. We both have sleepless nights. I get him out the crate when he's calmer and quite. Get him out for potty then right back in. Morning I get him out and the day starts, a little here and there inside crate. Ready for night night. I noticed he's got a soar throat? Any suggestions? Hardly can bark because of so much bark all through the night the poor thing. Thank you
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She's 12 weeks old and she's doing awesome in her crate. She goes in when I ask or if she's tired. I'm so glad I listened and crate trained. It's a game changer!
Lol.. did the same thing three weeks ago. But he's smart and learning
Gigi is a 14 month old goldendoodle and we started crate training on Day #1 when we brought her home at age 7 weeks. Gigi whined in her crate for about the first two weeks and we were patient with her. We started her in our master bedroom in her crate next to my side of the bed and then gradually moved the crate further away into our master bathroom (open concept with no door such that she could still see/hear us). Then we moved the crate to the laundry room at about 12 weeks and she would sleep in her crate and we would close the laundry room door, but used a baby monitor with a camera to keep an eye on her along with the temperature of laundry room. Now that Gigi is more mature with her potty breaks and we know her potty schedule, we let her sleep on the floor of our master bedroom or in her favorite little puppy bed. Now we keep her crate by the front door and the door is always open. She often rests, plays, and snacks in it on her own. Then when we are not home, we put her in the crate and tell Gigi that we will back soon and its nap time. She has some toys and a crate bed to make it cozy. When we get home, we always first take her now through the house to the backyard for a potty break and some loving / playtime.
Gigi is our first family dog and we did have some sleepless nights at the beginning, but it was worth it. We always take turns with the early morning potty wake up calls. Sometimes Gigi will still wake us up around 2 to 4 am, so we take her outside for a quick potty break and do not talk to her much. This way she understands that it is sleeping time and we need to sleep from about 10 pm to 5 am. So, for all those dog owners with younger puppies, please be patient and do not give up. You can do this! Just be consistent in your routine and do what is right for you and your furry, friendly family member. :)
This sounds like an absolutely wonderful success story for you AND Gigi! Nice going! Thanks so much for your kind words and support to all other puppy parents out there.
Oh, this is helpful! I am definitely going to try playing games and offering a treat or two with Ruby in the crate. Thanks.
Let us know how it goes!
have a 13 week old pit bull. Got him about 5 days ago. He goes in with the command "go home", he eats in there with no issues. As long as I'm around and he could see he is fine. Once I'm away from his sight the whines start. Just ordered the crate cover to help. Working on leaving him in there 10-15 minutes at a time. the loss of sleep sucks, but after watching your videos, I'm looking forward to the light at the end of the tunnel.
We're so glad that we could help you find a little bit of light at the end of the tunnel! We wish you the very best with your puppy going forward!
Thanks!
Thank you so much for your support, Joe! We really appreciate it!
Getting our 8 week old pup tomorrow! Watching to set us up for crate training success ❤️
Very best of luck to you! You know where to find us if you need any help on your puppy training journey!
The new way is to not let them cry. I am glad I ran across the revised one because I watched your original and have been having her cry it out. Question, if you take her out of crate when she whines, what do you do with her? At 2am, do you put her in bed or floor? I have taken her outside then right back in crate. She whines again for over an hour. Need advice on what to do if you don't let them cry it out. Our pup is is 8.5 weeks.
We can guide you through that as part of our new crate training mini course! courses.howtotrainadreamdog.com/crate-training-course
Just got a puppy golden retriever about three weeks ago. I’m going to watch so many of these videos.
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Our pup is almost 6 months old. Been doing some basic crate games, she will go in there, lay down to get a treat. But when we actually go to bed or work, she gets stressed out (but also will take naps or sleep there at night). She won’t sleep through the night though. She also will tug on the crate and move the whole crate backwards (saw it on video) 🤦🏻♀️ I’m going to restart working on crate game during the fall break. I’m enrolled in the basic HTTYDD self learning class.
We're sorry the crate training isn't going as smoothly as you'd like it to. We're glad you're already enrolled in the DIY level! Be sure you're practicing your crate training games for at least 30 minutes daily (broken down into multiple smaller sessions), and check out these two videos for additional support.
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I’m getting a 12 weeks old puppy in 2 weeks so I’ve been preparing for two months, but I’m still nervous because this is my first time crate and home training a doggie! Thanks for the video 💕
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@@HowToTrainADreamDog I did after last week’s stream :D! The schedule is incredibly helpful to get a grasp of what to do, thank you so much!!
Thanks for making this video. I’m wondering what should we do while our puppy is not ready to stay in the crate alone at night yet (in training process). Should we leave him in there crying all night? Thanks
We do not recommend the cry it out method. Puppies don't learn to love their crate if they are stressed. Work on the crate games during each wake window, use the calming tools and if you need to use a different method to confine him (such as a puppy pen) that will be a good temporary option until the crate games have had time to change his association.
12/28/23 8 PM big life change for puppy and human😊 videos give great tips/support
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Hello and thank you so much for such helpful videos! I just got my new fury family member and he is a rambunctious toy poodle. Crate training this 8 week old has been heart breaking, he cry’s, whine, and then starts biting at crate and using his paws to try to push his way out, by the time morning comes he can’t seem to settle down and doesn’t want to eat. Any suggestions we are feeling defeated.
If you need a little more help with crate training after watching this video, you'll find what you need in this mini course with the crate training games. Check it out here!
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We have an 8 week old labrador puppy, his crate is in our kitchen. The first night he cried for 6 hours (it was difficult to listen to). The next night he cried for 1 hour. The third night it was 9 minutes, from then on he went in happily and settles quietly, incuding when I let him out at 03:30 am for a wee each night.
Love the tips here, thank you!!
You're so welcome!
Like the way you present your videos. I have a new 9 week old Border Collie pup 🐶. Using a crate for the first time. At night she cries non stop unless someone sleeps in the room. You say this is okay, how long can you do this for? Does it create separation anxiety. Thanks in advance.
It's good that she's settled. As for how long you'll have to sleep in the room, that depends on her. The very best thing to do is start the crate games during the day, outside of nap time. We recommend doing them in 1-2 minute increments for at least 30 minutes a day (all throughout the day). If you take it at a pace that is comfortable for her, soon she'll be more confident being alone in the crate. You'll also want all the tools we recommend like the snuggle puppy, adaptil, calming music, etc. The crate games can be found here:
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9 week old frenchie. Had him a week and he’s worse now than he was on day 1. He just wants to be with me, i have done everything and he still cries and just hates the crate. Cries for hours. Currently having a meltdown myself!
The games to help him love the crate are in our online course. If you're ready to get started they can be found here:
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from another comment i replied to but it applies. Heres what i did with our 3 month Frenchie.
So for the crate question itself.....when i got our puppy (3 months) he was very skeptical of the crate. I got him a playpen for children. I put pee pads in the pen as well as the crate and left the crate door open. I put a second little bed just outside the crate in the pen. (you could use a pile of blankets. Just enough to curl on as the material might be a tempting pee spot. Maybe only put it in after hes been out to pee just before bed time.) He slept on the bed outside the crate but in his pen for the first few nights. Over the next couple days i played games with the crate. Throwing treats closer and closer and eventually in the crate and letting the dog come right back out. Always with door open. Then i stsrted giving meals in the crate. While he eats gently close the door but dont lock it. As soon as he finishes, open door and let him out. After a few days of this, close and lock the door as he eats. Open as soon as hes finished. I also played with toys in the crate. Get him to fetch from the crate. Or shake the toy in the crate and play tug whiles hes in there. During these days youre never closing him in and leaving and NEVER as punishment. Crate needs to be super fun awesome time great safe place. After a week or so, you should be able to crate the dog, close and lock the door for a few minutes. Do this throughout the day for a few days. Then a few more minutes. Then 15 minutes. Begin moving the crate to different areas as well. Then start putting the dog in the crate AFTER hes fallen asleep. Cuddletime on the couch or wherever then once hes asleep for a little while gently move him. No big production. Just gently put him on amd close the door no lock. Remember its still in a playpen so if he comes out thats ok. Eventually it will be a part of normal routine to go in and out of the crate throughout the day and ull be good to go. If he cries or barks when u leave the room practice leaving the room for just a second coming back in, praising with a treat. Do this a bunch then move to 5 seconds. Then to 8 seconds. Then 10etc etc. until you can leave him for a half hour in another room. Then SLOWLY begin to increase so you can eventually leave the house for a few hours. I also found it helpful to give a special treat ONLY FOR THE CRATE when im leaving. RUclips how to stuff a Kong. Thats what i did. Now hes happy when its time for me to leave cause he knows an awesome treat is gonna happen. Just make sure you immediately remove the treat when you get home. It needs to be soecial for when youre away. Good luck and let me know if other questions just message me!
I have a 9 month old Malshi, she will go in the crate thru the day and has had a few sleeps in there but as soon as I close the door she goes nuts chewing on the crate and barking. I have tried putting the crate in a playpen but she def doesn’t like being in there she eats and plays but as soon as I shut the gate it’s omgoodness. Now she sleeps on our bed but I am still putting her in there every day etc…. Yesssssss I know it’s not the right thing to do but my hubby works and is up at 4am to go to work. So I guess I will see how we go.
We wish you the best of luck on your training journey! We know that it can be a challenge at times.
Great tips, thank you.
Thanks for watching! So glad we were able to help.
Thank you
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My pitbull mix pound puppy just turned 11 weeks Sunday. She doesn’t bark or whine when I leave her in the crate to head to work as long as she has a long toy to occupy her. However, when I crate her while at home and visible to her, she instantly whines and barks and starts to bite on the crate until I let her out. In the tiny seconds she’s quiet I praise her. But if it’s not with a treat (usually kibble), she’s back at it! After 3 chances I let her out unless she keeps going to bite the crate as that seems like she way too anxious. It’s a lot as I live in an apt and don’t want to disturb my neighbors too much. But I know it’a temporary. I do feed her I. The crate and will leave it open, but sometimes I close it too prevent an accident while I’m doing something in another room. She has started randomly going in the crate to see if I will reward her with a treat/praise (and I do)! She come right back out though. I guess this is where the crate games come into play. We need to practice those.
Yes, the crate games will help her learn to be calm and quiet in the crate. If you're not already, be sure to cover the crate which means she can't see you and should settle better. Be sure to check out the workbook for more crate training tips.
We just got two 8 week old English cream, golden retriever puppy litter mates two days ago and their first night in the separate crates, they both cried panicked and were digging trying to get out of the crate. I even tried to sleep in the same room with them, covered the crate with a sheet, etc. but nothing helped. We ended up letting them get together in a bigger crate and they both slept all night long without anymore issues. So my question is should we try to separate them again or should we go ahead and let them sleep together in the same crate ?
We do not recommend two dogs in one crate. That is a dangerous situation even if they seem to get along. The best thing to do is to work with each of them on being comfortable in the own crates. They will likely need a snuggle puppy (one per puppy) to help comfort them from being away from the littermate. It's possible the crates will need to be in different rooms as well. The games to teach crate confidence and help them love it are in our online course, are you enrolled?
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We have a new Mini dachshund boy named Scout. He is 2 1/2 months old. Poor little guy had a lot of changes coming to our home. He cried for a little bit when I put him in the crate. I noticed he was pushing the puppy blanket I put in there. He likes the ceiling fan on as he moved closer to the edge of the crate to catch the breeze. He did it every time I put him in 15 minutes in the morning afternoon then evening with my girl dog. They get along. Scout feels like he’s with the pack. During his two and a half weeks he’s been barking when I leave the room. Seperation anxiety I guess. Overall he’s doing as well as he could be since it’s just a short time. I take him outside to pee and poo. I write down his eating schedule and how long it takes for him to do his business. I watch him closely as he puts his nose down sniffs about the floor when he has to go. It’s usually after we play you throwing and retrieve games. Sometimes I catch it. Other times it’s a miss. As far as we see it he’s learning about our routine we are learning his routine. One day we hope to get it together. I’d like to join the 30 day program you offer. My husband thinks going to Petco training is best but I agree with you that they cram the poor dogs head with to many commands. I’m going to have to train my husband now. Then I can sign up. Thank you for you helpful videos. They are all great. 👍
We are happy you found us! The training program will be a great guide for you and once your husband starts seeing your success, he'll be on board too! You can share this video with him if he needs more convincing: ruclips.net/video/COQ7dVMYBN8/видео.html
Hi
So we adopted our 12 week old Golden doodle yesterday and he at first accepted his crate in the afternoon and even took a nap. But in the evening while I was training him with in and out of crate he seemed like he wasn’t interested in it and now cries whenever I leave him. I did the feeding and playing inside the crate but he now cries. What did I do wrong?
Many new puppies are so tired from the transition that they sleep well at first. But then they start to have opinions about where they sleep! You did nothing wrong, but your puppy needs more time and training to feel comfortable in the crate. If you need the crate games to help him love it, you'll find them here:
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Our puppy, Murphy, is eleven weeks old and today crate is going well.
So glad to hear that, George! Keep up the great work. We would love to see you and George on our Puppy Training with Michele Lennon Facebook group: howtotrainadreamdog.com/FB-group
@@HowToTrainADreamDog Murphy. But yes, thank you for the invite. 😄
I just got an 8 week old puppy and he sleeps in his crate with the door open without any issues . But his crate is in his play pen. Should close the door at some point ?
Yes, it will be important to help him be comfortable in the crate with the door closed. Try closing it when he seems really ready for a nap and see how he does. If he panics, you'll need to take the process a little slower and work up to closing it.
One of your videos said to cry it out and now this one doesn’t. What do I do? My puppy panics, we got him yesterday. But he willingly goes into his crate to sleep in the day but when we’re going to our bedroom at night he panics. What do I do?
We have updated our advice based on new research on canine brains. We no longer recommend the cry it out method. Working with him to slowly accept the crate, with positive training games, is best. You can find the training games here:
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Thanks! I have a 3 month old puppy (we have had him for 2 weeks) and crate training is going well with one exception - our puppy whines in the night when he has to pee. We have been letting him out to pee and he had been going back to the crate quietly until it is time to wake up. In the last few days he has been whining even after we let him go to the bathroom. Should we change our procedure here? Maybe schedule regular potty breaks throughout the night instead of waiting for him to tell us when he has to go?
We recommend you keep your night time potty breaks as boring as possible. Keep lights dim, and keep talking to a minimum!
We have 2 Haveness and they are different as night and day.
Yes, even dogs from the same litter can be very different! If you have littermates or dogs of the same age, you might like this video: ruclips.net/video/x3nefq0CeyU/видео.htmlsi=D7P-dXIDWLH6G_Y5
I’m getting 2 puppies (siblings) can they stay in the crate together when they first come home?
No, it's important that they each have their own crates and their own pens. In addition, the puppies will need to be kept apart for most of the day to help them build up independence from one another and help them learn how to listen to the humans. This video can give you more important information about bringing home littermates: ruclips.net/video/x3nefq0CeyU/видео.htmlsi=D7P-dXIDWLH6G_Y5
Wish you demonstrated would help so much more
We do this more in our online course, 30 Days to Puppy Perfection! You can check it out here: www.howtotrainadreamdog.com/puppy-perfection-course-learn-more/
Hello my pup sleeps well in the crate but as soon as I get up or he hears me move he cries, we do lock the door of the crate and he is ok with that but with any sound of us he will wake up. Any advice?
It sounds like you'll want to do some additional training with the crate, so your puppy is calm and content in there, even when awake. Our crate training mini course has the games that can help with that. courses.howtotrainadreamdog.com/crate-training-course
I need help with my dog
How long should i let my puppy stay in the crate awake during the day?
This depends a lot on factors like your dog's age, crate comfort, schedule outside of the crate, etc. If you're just starting crate training we recommend training games for 1-3 minutes several times a day. If your puppy is very young, only a few minutes of awake crate time (as long as he's comfortable) a day is a good start. All naps and nights should be in the crate, however. If you need a sample schedule, we have one for a young puppy in this free kit: www.howtotrainadreamdog.com
Should you wake a puppy up to eat when you have them in a schedule
Nope. Let the puppy sleep and then re-adjust the schedule when he/she wakes up.
Help !! My 9 week old Boston Terrier puppy poops in her crate when I put her in there. Her poops are not on any regular schedule yet and it's difficult to predict when she might poop ..so often she will poop in the crate . She sleeps with us and is doing well with that and I do feed her in the crate. When I try to put her in there during the day she screams and is seemingly frantic to be let out. I've stayed in the room with her when she's in there but I'm not sure that is the best idea. How can I successfully train her when I can't determine when she's going to poop in there? I've tried giving her treats when she is quiet in the crate and I bought a puppy Kong to try but haven't received it yet. I think her breeder let her poop in her crate when she was very little and I don't know how to break that initial habit . Help!! I'm running out of ideas !! She's the sweetest little girl . She eats her food so fast that I wonder how she even knows that she's eaten. Trying to train her with treats is like trying to train a shark because she is so excited to get the treat that I can hardly get her to pay attention to what I am trying to teach her .. Any advice ?
If she's struggling in the crate and panicking when she's in there, the poo is likely a stress poo. Helping her feel comfortable in the crate is going to help this. In addition to feeding her in there you'll want to work on specific games that help her learn to remain quiet and calm while you slowly add distance and duration. Our crate games in our online training program can help you with this!
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Where do I find the 30 day training?
Here you go! Let us know if you have any questions about it!
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I dont know if this will help anyone but, our puppy was crying all the time when we put her in her crate. I got a thin little throw and covered the crate. She no longer cries when shes in the crate, day or night.
Great idea! We also recommend a crate cover. It often cuts down on the stimuli and helps the puppy sleep better.
Could you film tips for owning a French mastiff.
We've put this breed on our list! Thanks for checking out our video!
How to you find prices for 30 levels of puppy perfection?
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I don't think she's panicking, and she is OK with the crate when I'm in the room, but Sasha hate being left alone...is it best to just let her scream the entire period, or should I return to her when she quiets to reinforce that?
We do not recommend letting her scream. That will only create a negative association with the crate, and no learning is going on when she's panicked. To help her grow her confidence being alone you can play the crate games from our mini course or online course. We teach you the games and also how to know when you can step away and increase your duration. And they will help her feel comfortable in the crate and when you are not in sight! courses.howtotrainadreamdog.com/crate-training-course
@@HowToTrainADreamDog Thank you. I currently have no money due to paying for all kinds of stuff for her XD but I did manage to get a solid 30 seconds of quiet twice now and will continue to build it up slowly :)
i have a 10 weeks old chihuahua mix i adopted 2 at a time i keep them in separate rooms to avoid litter mate syndrom but one of them just hates the crate and the orher one the fake grass to potty hahaha
It's a lot of work to have two puppies at the same time! If you need more help with crate training, you'd love our mini course! courses.howtotrainadreamdog.com/crate-training-course
Our puppy is a 9 week old American Brittany. He sleeps in the crate downstairs because it’s a quicker trip to the backyard. He always cries as soon as the crate door closes. There were lots of helpful tips in your video we will try. Right now, I sit with him and put my fingers through the crate and comfort him until he’s quite and then I go upstairs. Is this creating a bad habit or helpful tool? Thanks
You want to comfort your puppy, but he will also need training. Be sure to enroll in our online training course for the best ways to get started.
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My puppy is eight weeks old and I’ve been sleeping on the couch with her she was crying. She cries when you put her in the crate, so how do I get her to incorporate the crate with her being up in the bedroom so I can get back to bed
This will take some dedicated training time helping her learn to feel comfortable in the crate, and also with you out of sight. This mini course would be perfect to guide you through that process: courses.howtotrainadreamdog.com/crate-training-course
My puppy does great at night, but during the day when I leave she loses it and barks the whole time. She's 13 weeks and I never leave her in there for more than 3-4 hours. Any suggestions for getting her to relax in her crate while I'm at work??
It sounds like you might want to evaluate her schedule to make sure she's getting the right balance of exercise (physical and mental) to help her settle well. Some crate training games and positive association with the crate will also be helpful. Check out our new mini course on crate training that could be ideal for you.
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I have 2 8 week old ones that would cry all night and also when i take them outside to potty they just play and do it inside when i get them back inside.
We've got some extra resources that can help you with that! Consider our crate training mini course that contains the games to help them love their crates. Or, if you'd like more personalized guidance, the PRO level of our online course is an excellent option if you have littermates. The course contains the training games for crate, recall, mealtime manners, stay, come and more! Check out this video about littermates and then consider one of our courses!
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@@HowToTrainADreamDog thank you
My puppy Lucy is almost 15 weeks! When I put her in her crate she is fine, but when I close the door to her room, she immediately starts scratching and clawing and biting the crate!! It’s lasts 5-10 minutes. Then she calms down… when I get her out of her crate her front paws are wet as is her face and whiskers! Help!!!!
It can definitely take some adjustment for some puppies to feel comfortable in their crate. This takes time, but mostly training! While teaching our puppies to be comfortable being alone, we also have to make sure they are not experiencing so much anxiety that they are in panic mode. If they panic to the point of digging, drooling, screaming, soiling or almost hurting themselves, we are creating a negative experience with the crate. At that point, there is no learning going on.
It's going to be extremely important you make sure Lucy is confident in her crate to not reach that point of panic/drooling.
We'd recommend you check out our Crate Training Mini-Course. It may help in your situation to build confidence through crate games: courses.howtotrainadreamdog.com/crate-training-course
I went on my laptop earlier today, started looking at dogs. Found one, drove to their house and bought it. I’m now on RUclips trying to find out how I can stop it from crying.
Hang in there Cam, your pup has just left the only thing he's ever known and will need time to get used to you and transition into your home. A snuggle puppy can be very helpful at this time.
How has it been going for you cam?
What an extremely selfish and uneducated thing to do. You should educate yourself mom the dog before purchasing
@@soreheart31704 I have to agree this human behavior is far more upsetting than the dogs behavior
Also as far as the crate question itself.....when i got our puppy (3 months) he was very skeptical of the crate. I got him a playpen for children. I put pee pads in the pen as well as the crate and left the crate door open. I put a second little bed just outside the crate in the pen. (you could use a pile of blankets. Just enough to curl on as the material might be a tempting pee spot. Maybe only put it in after hes been out to pee just before bed time.) He slept on the bed outside the crate but in his pen for the first few nights. Over the next couple days i played games with the crate. Throwing treats closer and closer and eventually in the crate and letting the dog come right back out. Always with door open. Then i stsrted giving meals in the crate. While he eats gently close the door but dont lock it. As soon as he finishes, open door and let him out. After a few days of this, close and lock the door as he eats. Open as soon as hes finished. I also played with toys in the crate. Get him to fetch from the crate. Or shake the toy in the crate and play tug whiles hes in there. During these days youre never closing him in and leaving and NEVER as punishment. Crate needs to be super fun awesome time great safe place. After a week or so, you should be able to crate the dog, close and lock the door for a few minutes. Do this throughout the day for a few days. Then a few more minutes. Then 15 minutes. Begin moving the crate to different areas as well. Then start putting the dog in the crate AFTER hes fallen asleep. Cuddletime on the couch or wherever then once hes asleep for a little while gently move him. No big production. Just gently put him on amd close the door no lock. Remember its still in a playpen so if he comes out thats ok. Eventually it will be a part of normal routine to go in and out of the crate throughout the day and ull be good to go. If he cries or barks when u leave the room practice leaving the room for just a second coming back in, praising with a treat. Do this a bunch then move to 5 seconds. Then to 8 seconds. Then 10etc etc. until you can leave him for a half hour in another room. Then SLOWLY begin to increase so you can eventually leave the house for a few hours. I also found it helpful to give a special treat ONLY FOR THE CRATE when im leaving. RUclips how to stuff a Kong. Thats what i did. Now hes happy when its time for me to leave cause he knows an awesome treat is gonna happen. Just make sure you immediately remove the treat when you get home. It needs to be soecial for when youre away. Good luck and let me know if other questions just message me!
Exactly why I have cats; but I will be puppy sitting every now and then, so hopefully these tips will be helpful.
It will be great to have these tips for your future clients!
Cats have a different set of problems plus nothing beats the affection, love and joy of a dog. Plus I love bringing them out and having my dog as my only companion. Had cats but nothing beats having a dog
I have a 9 week old Golden, and am following the DIY course. I'm trying to play the crate games to create a positive association but I'm hitting a snag; the food just isn't really drawing her into the crate very easily. Normally I have to toss it in and it's 50/50 if she goes in. Once she does, she's pretty good about understanding that she has to be calm for me to let her out, but she's not very good at waiting for me to give a signal that it's time.
Anyway, luckily she seems to settle quickly and sleep in the crate fine without much crying so far, but I worry that I'm not creating a good association with the crate and wonder if I need to do something different with her in order to get her into the crate. Anybody have any tips for a pup that seems pretty much fine with sleeping in the crate, but not really ok with doing training games involving it?
Hey there! Since you're already enrolled in the DIY course, we're going to suggest that you post this question in the Facebook group to receive a more thorough answer. Find it here, Puppy Training with Michele Lennon Facebook group: howtotrainadreamdog.com/FB-group
My love 4:52 just got straight to the point… 😅
Dog training isn't cookie cutter so some context and background is always important. Thanks for your understanding!
I got my puppy about a week ago he turns 18 week tommarow but when we put him in his crate he only cry’s when no one is around so u have any tips for me to let him know that he’s okay in his crate plz help me
This video can help you with that! ruclips.net/video/2gSQe2hTrE4/видео.html
What do you do if puppy is crying at night and crate is next to your bed? You are reassuring the puppy you are there when he is quiet but he goes straight into crying again for the next 15 min interval non stop? What do we do not to break the threshold and produce a negative experience? He is acting like this even after working on positive reinforcement crate training during the day. Do you have him sleep in your bed or what do you do?
There could be a possibility that your puppy is not completely comfortable in the crate just yet. You should work to build up crate confidence as much as possible during the day. If you are finding that difficult, you may want to check out our Crate Training Mini Course for more guidance at this time.
Check it out here: courses.howtotrainadreamdog.com/crate-training-course
ANGUS SAYBER JR IS 21 weeks old and crate training is not doing so well
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I have a 6 month old chiweenie, what’s a reasonable time to leave them in a kennel for? I’d like to go out here and there but get anxious when it hits the 3 hour mark because I love my little guy ❤😅
It's hard to answer this question, given the context. However, we wouldn't recommend leaving your puppy in there until they cry. Try getting them out once you hear them beginning to stir!
My dog is 7 months she crying in the dog kennel
7 weeks, not well
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11 weeks and a challenge
Throughout the 90’s, I played in a band in Australia. We put all our money back into the band and started touring Melbourne and Sydney fairly regularly in a van with all our own gear. We would get guarantees, not sure if that is still a thing. The band paid for itself. Never got to go overseas though. Good times.
Lots of conflicting information out there. Taking care of the pup when screaming=reinforcing bad behaviour. Then at the same time, it creates a negative association with the crate if you leave them to cry
It's okay for them to cry, but is not okay when they get to a sense of "panic", which is more than just a cry. If they panic to the point of digging, drooling, screaming, soiling or almost hurting themselves, we are creating a negative experience with the crate. At that point, there is no learning going on. There's a difference! We dig into this much more and can offer tons of extra crate training tips in our Crate Training Mini-Course. You can grab it here: courses.howtotrainadreamdog.com/crate-training-course
This lady contradicts herself all the time.
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