If you do have to crate him more than you'd like at certain times (long workday, tons of errands to run, etc.), make sure you spend time playing with him or taking him on a walk in
between crate times.
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Written
between 1989 and 1995, they share a common, reverberating theme: that survival — already threatened by starvation, betrayal, brutality — can hinge on details as absurdly trivial as a
crate of rice seedlings, the
timing of closed curtains, the placement of an elm tree, a travel pass.
And, if you attend shows or events like obedience, rally, agility, or other competitions, you will need a
crate so your dog can hang out and rest in
between times when he's active.
If your puppy is having frequent accidents, reduce the amount of
time you allow the pup to play outside the
crate in
between trips outside to potty.
Over
time, especially if the
crate is used
between bathroom breaks, your pup will be able to «hold it» for longer periods of
time.
i have been getting her to sleep by playing music, talking, and just watching tv to calm her down; i also put her favorite toys in her
crate and if she doesn't whine
between the
time i leave her to get some water or something, i give her a treat to let her know that it is good to not whine and she is safe in her
crate.
Dogs will need to be
crated between working
times (indoor climate - controlled
crating area available)-- If
crated, dogs must be able to rest calmly in a
crate.
In classes, dogs work one at a
time and rest
crated or safely in their vehicle in
between searches so reactive dogs can enjoy the activity, too
Those who compete with their dogs know that their is a lot of waiting involved, and often
times dogs are kept
crated between runs.
Sometime
between four and eighteen months, they generally are placed in individual
crates in the kennel where they spend most of their
time between exercise periods and training.
With a really young puppy, you really don't want to dilly dally around
between the
time he wakes up in his
crate and before you get him to his toilet area and so, it's a really good idea to practice the routine from
crate to toilet after he's emptied his bladder and bowels.
I recommend you alternate
between having your dog with you on leash (attached to you), or tethered in close proximity to you inside for short periods, or confined to the
crate and only for a reasonable period of
time.
Puppies
between two and four months old shouldn't be left in the
crate longer than two hours at a
time.
Ideally, a puppy is
crated for the periods of
time in
between these other «events» in the daily schedule.
Once your dog is sleeping comfortably through the night with the
crate near you, you can begin to gradually move it to the location you prefer, although
time spent with your dog — even sleep
time — is a chance to strengthen the bond
between you and your pet.