![]() ![]() He should walk out, if he exits in a rush have him return to the crate and re-exit. When you open the door don't let him rush out.When you return, invite him out of the crate. ![]() Start off in the room for about 5 - 10 minutes, and then go into another room for a little while. Begin closing the door to the crate while you are home, this can be done during the time lengthening process.Leave the door open. Once inside ask your dog to lay down, here's the training part: Your dog may not exit the crate until you invite him back out, all the while you are leaving the door open.Don't be hysterically hyper or overexcited - remember this is a place of rest and comfort (Zen Zone). Invite your dog inside, we use the words, "Crate" feel free to use a treat. If you are anxious your dog will wonder why and will also be anxious. Using a leash: Be calm and assertive, remember you are the Pack Leader.An exercised dog is a happy dog and usually ready for a nap. Your dog should be exercised and pottied before crating.Place a comfy bed or blanket inside, let your dog explore/sniff the crate. Place the crate where your family spends a lot of time - our dogs crates are in the living room of our house.We personally prefer wire crates - they allow the dog to see what is going on in their environment. Your crate should be large enough for your dog to stand and turn around in.Your dog should always be relaxed and comfortable in their crate. Never push or force your dog unwillingly into the crate.By exercising your dog and then leaving them at home you are essentially saying, "stay and rest". Dogs are pack animals - a pack travels together, the only reason someone would be left behind in a pack is if the dog couldn't keep up.Always exercise your pup before crate time to help them sleep and be patient.It's unhealthy to leave them in and expect them to hold it, or lay in a wet bed. Please be fair to your animal, they also have to go potty. Please use common sense, if you work more than 8 hours and expect to crate your dog for the whole time - that's too long! Hire a pet sitter, dog walker, get into doggy day care.or maybe you shouldn't have a dog because you don't have time for one.You should never leave your dog in their crate too long.You want their crate to be associated with relaxation, and nap time not fear and anxiety. You dog should never be sent to their crate as a punishment. ![]()
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