You can eventually move to where they are just
separated by baby gates when you are around to observe their reactions to each other.
In the first instance, the owners tried yelling at the dogs, hitting them, spraying a hose on the dogs, and eventually separating them in the
home by baby gates.
«My dog, Sally, stealthily
sneaks by the baby gate in my cubicle and goes around the office, stealing food from the bowls of other animals... and trash cans!»
Depending on the size and age of your dog, you could consider taking a break from the crate and trying your pup in an exercise pen or a room
secured by baby gates while you are gone.
If you have the space, Collins also recommends designating an indoor area, perhaps
separated by a baby gate or X-pen, and covering the space with puppy pads.
A crate, exercise pen or an area blocked off
by baby gates to keep the dog in when you are unable to supervise.
If your adult dog is still terrified about being closed in a crate despite your effort in making it a great place, skip this option and confine your dog in a dog exercise pen or an area closed off
by baby gates.
«If they are suspicious of each other you can separate
them by a baby gate so that they can still see each other but have the security of not having to physically interact.»