May 06
okay i have a 15week shih tzu and i tried to do the whole crate training but he totally freaks out when i put him in his crate. he poop and peas everywhere and rolls in it with in less than a hour of being in there and i let him out for 30minutes before i put him in and he used the potty out side so why is he doing that in his crate everyone tells me that puppies won’t soil there sleeping area but even when he is out of his crate he has a lil bed that he runs to and pisses in than he starts licking it up plus he eats his own poop but thats another discussion so is he just a gross puppy. will he stop this in time or what. i don’t put him in the crate anymore at night cause i’m tired of having to give him multiple baths in the middle of the night but i do put him in the crate when we leave the house for more than a hour and everytime i have to give him a bath as soon as i get home. what am i doing wrong i feed him at the exact time everyday and make sure it’s well before he is gonna be crated so this won’t happen but it never fails to happen neways
i got him from a lady that lives in my town i found her off of a dog website and she met me she said she had to clean him up first so it was hours before she called me but when i picked him up he was so stinky and she had his brother there that was just the same but i couldn’t afford to buy them both and i just couldn’t let him go back there and he acted so wierd at first just screaming and crying and now he is just so happy and full of life but he gets scared really easily he cowards down like he thinks i’m gonna beat him or something i think they use to hit him to. but like i said i just couldn’t leave him with her cause he was just looking at me with those sad lil eyes like he was begging me to save him
i clap my hands and say no when he goes to eat up his poop and pea but i don’t spank him if thats what ur asking! he eats it even if he is out side but he doesn’t lick up his pea unless he peas in his bed and i just noticed he was doing that the other day
By: stt143
i got him from a lady that lives in my town i found her off of a dog website and she met me she said she had to clean him up first so it was hours before she called me but when i picked him up he was so stinky and she had his brother there that was just the same but i couldn’t afford to buy them both and i just couldn’t let him go back there and he acted so wierd at first just screaming and crying and now he is just so happy and full of life but he gets scared really easily he cowards down like he thinks i’m gonna beat him or something i think they use to hit him to. but like i said i just couldn’t leave him with her cause he was just looking at me with those sad lil eyes like he was begging me to save him
i clap my hands and say no when he goes to eat up his poop and pea but i don’t spank him if thats what ur asking! he eats it even if he is out side but he doesn’t lick up his pea unless he peas in his bed and i just noticed he was doing that the other day
By: stt143
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May 7th, 2009 at 12:42 am
Where did you get him? Pet stores and puppy mill breeders often keep their puppies in small cages. The puppies are forced to relieve themselves in the crate, thus completely contradicting the crate’s purpose and setting them up with a terrible habit.
From moof
May 7th, 2009 at 6:44 am
Posted by sw103178
I agree. Sounds like a puppymill dog to me. You might want to do some research on this and how to change the behavior as it can be quite in depth. It can take some dedication and knowledge on your part. Good luck.
May 9th, 2009 at 3:49 am
Posted by superhot
Introduction
Providing your puppy or dog with an indoor kennel crate can satisfy many dogs’ need for a den-like enclosure. Besides being an effective housebreaking tool (because it takes advantage of the dog’s natural reluctance to soil its sleeping place), it can also help to reduce separation anxiety, to prevent destructive behavior (such as chewing furniture), to keep a puppy away from potentially dangerous household items (i.e., poisons, electrical wires, etc.), and to serve as a mobile indoor dog house which can be moved from room to room whenever necessary.
A kennel crate also serves as a travel cabin for you dog when travelling by car or plane. Additionally, most hotels which accept dogs on their premises require them to be crated while in the room to prevent damage to hotel furniture and rugs.
Most dogs which have been introduced to the kennel crate while still young grow up to prefer their crate to rest in or “hang-out” in. Therefore a crate (or any other area of confinement) should NEVER be used for the purpose of punishment.
We recommend that you provide a kennel crate throughout your dog’s lifetime. Some crates allow for the removal of the door once it is no longer necessary for the purpose of training. The crate can be placed under a table, or a table top can be put on top of it to make it both unobtrusive and useful.
Preparing the Crate
Vari-Kennel type: Take the crate apart, removing the screws, the top and the door. Allow your pup to go in and out of the bottom half of the crate before attaching the top half. This stage can require anywhere from several hours to a few days. This step can be omitted in the case of a young puppy who accepts crating right away.
Wire Mesh type:Tie the crate door back so that it stays open without moving or shutting closed. If the crate comes with a floor pan, place a piece of cardboard or a towel between the floor (or crate bottom) and the floor pan in order to keep it from rattling.
Furnishing Your Puppy’s Crate
Toys and Treats: Place your puppy’s favorite toys and dog treats at the far end opposite the door opening. These toys may include the “Tuffy”, “Billy”, “Kong”, “Nylabone” or a ball. Toys and bails should always be inedible and large enough to prevent their being swallowed. Any fragmented toys should be removed to prevent choking and internal obstruction. You may also place a sterilized marrow bone filled with cheese or dog treats in the crate.
Water: A small hamster-type water dispenser with ice water should be attached to the crate if your puppy is to be confined for more than two hours in the crate.
Bedding: Place a towel or blanket inside the crate to create a soft, comfortable bed for the puppy. If the puppy chews the towel, remove it to prevent the pup from swallowing or choking on the pieces. Although most puppies prefer lying on soft bedding, some may prefer to rest on a hard, flat surface, and may push the towel to one end of the crate to avoid it. If the puppy urinates on the towel, remove bedding until the pup no longer eliminates in the crate.
Location of Crate
Whenever possible, place the crate near or next to you when you are home. This will encourage the pup to go inside it without his feeling lonely or isolated when you go out. A central room in the apartment (i.e.: living room or kitchen) or a large hallway near the entrance is a good place to crate your puppy.
Introducing the Crate to Your Puppy
In order that your puppy associate his/her kennel crate with comfort, security and enjoyment, please follow these guidelines:
Occasionally throughout the day, drop small pieces of kibble or dog biscuits in the crate. While investigating his new crate, the pup will discover edible treasures, thereby reinforcing his positive associations with the crate. You may also feed him in the crate to create the same effect. If the dog hesitates, it often works to feed him in front of the crate, then right inside the doorway and then, finally, in the back of the crate.
In the beginning, praise and pet your pup when he enters. Do not try to push, pull or force the puppy into the crate. At this early stage of introduction only inducive methods are suggested. Overnight exception: You may need to place your pup in his crate and shut the door upon retiring. (In most cases, the crate should be placed next to your bed overnight. If this is not possible, the crate can be placed in the kitchen, bathroom or living room.)
You may also play this enjoyable and educational game with your pup or dog: without alerting your puppy, drop a small dog biscuit into the crate. Then call your puppy and say to him, “Where’s the biscuit? It’s in your room.” Using only a friendly, encouraging voice, direct your pup toward his crate. When the puppy discovers the treat, give enthusiastic praise. The biscuit will automatically serve as a primary reward. Your pup should be free to
May 9th, 2009 at 6:05 am
For such actions many times they will help you out lot consistency and think it will poop and patience will go.
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