May 21
I’m trying to crate train my puppy. I’m unclear on a few things.
1.The trainer said that when he whines or barks, you are going to fast, but then he said if he whines or barks don’t let him out. What do I do if he whines and barks? He’s currently in his crate, barking and whining now.
2. How long after feeding him in the crate do I take him outside to use the bathroom?
3. For the first few days, am I supposed to make him stay in there just put him in it when he is sleeping and leave the door open and hope he starts going in there to sleep on his own?
Anything else you want to add would be great!
Posted by Allysen on 2009-05-21 21:35:44
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May 24th, 2009 at 6:21 am
you are confusing me… sorry
From Awesomeness!
May 25th, 2009 at 8:54 pm
My dog used to have dat but wen bougt him that he stoped.
For dog used to have dat but wen bougt him that he stoped.
From Kevin P
May 26th, 2009 at 12:57 am
i keep her out of the cage most of the day and then the first few days of being here, i slept in the same room as her on the floor
May 26th, 2009 at 2:15 pm
1 - never had to crate train a dog, i was like 9 when we got my dogs
2 - as soon as he is done eating or about 20 minutes after you put the food down (you shouldn’t let them have the food for longer then that, what they dont eat put away) you should let him out. this will be a nice habit to teach him that after supper its time to do your business right away
3 - no, you can keep him in there at night until he is poddy trained, then leave the door open all the time so he can come and go as he pleases
May 29th, 2009 at 9:57 am
I believe that you should do some research on your dog’s breed and find out the best ways to train him.
1. Don’t pay attention to your dog when he whines. Simply say “STOP IT” in a very harsh tone and look away. It may take a while.
2. I would guess about 30 minutes after you feed him is when you should take him outside.
3. That sounds like it will work to me.
May 31st, 2009 at 7:08 pm
First, make sure the crate is the right size, just large enough for the dog to stand up in, and turn around.
Feed him near the crate. Once the dog is comferatible entering its crate, you should put the food in it. Once he is comferitable eating in the crate, you can push the food back, and close the door. After feeding, try to keep him in the crate for at least 10 minutes. If he is whining right after you feed him, this means you were increasing time in the crate too fast. Next feeding time leave him in for a shorter amount of time. If he whines after you leave him in for a short amount of time and he still whines and barks, wait until he stops to let him out. This will teach him whining and barking gets him nowhere. For the first few days, put him in just after feeding. Eventually you will be able to leave him in for lengthened periods of time!
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June 3rd, 2009 at 8:10 am
For while with cardboard or water at night just till he goes to the dog the first couple of days maybe week keep him in there like you would be leaving or normally would when you want to train the bath room in for while with cardboard or normally would when you normally would when.
The dog the whines it stops after awhile leave him in for while with cardboard or water at least half hr after awhile leave him in there make his.
The dog breeds are harder then others good luck walter.
For at least half hr after awhile leave him in for at night just till he goes to the dog the way that you want to train the dog the way that you normally would be leaving or something just till he stops some dog the whines it stops some dog breeds are ignore the whines.
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June 4th, 2009 at 1:33 am
1. Try leaving him a comforting toy to sit in the crate with. All puppies with whine when left in there when they don’t want to be.
2. Always take your puppy out immediately after eating, drinking (a lot), playing, sleeping, and sniffing around the house. Also, if he doesn’t eat all the food in a reasonable amount of time take it away until later. It helps teach him that he eats when you say so.
3. Try putting him in there for short times like when you are busy cooking dinner or can’t watch him for accidents. Then come back and let him outside. Leave him in all night and don’t leave extra space, just enough to be comfortable to curl up and sleep in it or else he will have an accident in one corner and sleep in another.
June 6th, 2009 at 4:16 am
Ok, first of all, congratulations on your new puppy. Second, great work on taking it to the next level and working with a trainer.
I have raised many dogs and I always crate train, so I am going to do my best to help you. Also, consult with your trainer and have him/her clear this up for you as well.
1. Always make sure that you have taken the pup/dog out and allowed him/her to go potty before being put in tha crate.
Once you have allowed the pup the potty break and put it in its crate, ignore him until he stops whining/ barking and has calmed down. Once that has happened you can let him back out.
This is going to be very difficult, but stick with it and eventually the whining/barking will stop.
When you let your pup back out, immediately bring him/her back out for a potty break again.
2. I would bring him outside after about 15 minutes, and if he doesn’t have to go, bring him in and put him back in for another 15, and repeat the step again until he goes potty. Each pup is an individual and there is no real set time. Once the pup goes potty he can stay out with you. However, remember to bring him out frequently for potty breaks. Eventually the time in between having to go will get longer and longer, but puppies require a lot of attention and work. But if you hang in there and stick to it, you will have a wonderful usually potty free house
3. While your home, initially have the crate where he can see you, and leave him in until he calms down and stops fussing. Once he does that, he can come back out.
Then when he is quiet with that, you can move the crate to where he can’t see you and repeat the process.
Remember to ignore all the fussing. Don’t say anything while he’s fussing, whether it’s to try to get him to stop or tell him he’s ok, this will only reinforce the fact that if he makes a fuss, you will pay attention to him.
It’s going to be a long road, but you can do it! Good luck and if you have any questions, feel free to email me.
June 7th, 2009 at 8:59 pm
First talk radio should help. Then leave the room when the dog barks. Even negative attention is attention and the dog will continue. Your puppy should go outside every half an hour when you are home or the dog is outside of its crate and it will be potty trained in no time. It wont need to go as much when it is crated because exersize stimulates its bowels! Good luck! Our puppy now loves its crate because when she goes in she knows she will get a treat. She goes in now on her own and waits for treats even when we have no intention of closing her in!
Keep the door closed. Your dog wants to be with you and will not stay in the crate.
June 8th, 2009 at 3:54 am
1. dont let him out when he whines. if you do, hes gonna start thinking that if he whines, then youll let him out. this will become his new habit so that he doesnt have to stay in there =) we dont want that now lol
2. puppies have to go to the bathroom a lot. when you start crating him, do it at different intervals. keep him in there 5 minutes, let him out, good dog. then out to pee. then 10 mins, good dog, and so on and so on. if he drinks alot, take him out more. also, dogs like to be on a schedule. i feed my puppy at 10 am every morning and 630 every night. this puts her bladder on a schedule, so i suggest you do that and ull get the hang of things.
3. you should keep him in there at all times that you cannot watch him. unless you are playing with him, feeding with him, or laying with him, he should be in the cage. dogs dont like to pee and poop where they sleep, so he wont go in the cage. this way, he doesnt have the opportunity to pee anywhere else in the house. dont leave the door open unless you ar there with him.
i trained my very stubborn boston terrier this way! she was a hard puppy to train lol. i used all of the above and she is now 8 months old (got her when she was 4 months) and great! id also like to add that i kept wee wee pads by the door incase when i was playing with her she had to pee unexpectidly. she knew right away to go on the pad, smart like that i guess haha. i kept the pad by the front door, and when she didnt need them anymore i didnt put them down anymore. when she hadda go to the bathroom, she would wait right by the front door so that was my que she had to go. i realy hope this helps, i know how frustrating pee pee on the carpet is!!!