Not exact matches
Put a
crate, pee pads, or a litter box one meter away, put a bowl with water and
food near the sleeping
crate, and surround the territory and you will get a safe area.
All 3 times Timber was in her
crate and at least 2 of them had
food and / or bone / antler and a dog approached
near her
crate.
Set
food and water
near the
crate and pee pads several feet away, and use a gate rather than a closed door to block off the room so your pet won't feel isolated.
Tips for settling in: A blanket or toy from the pup's original home, similar
food that it was eating back with mommy, a small radio or wind - up clock
near the
crate and companionship with other family dogs may help the young dog calm down.
Initially leave the
crate door open so the puppy is free to come and go, use tasty
food treats to encourage him — start with them
near the door and gradually move them further back once he is happy entering.
To encourage your dog to enter the
crate, drop some small
food treats
near it, then just inside the door, and finally, all the way inside the
crate.
Bentley's almost sub-sonic rumble when Katy toddles
near his
food dish or grabs his tail; Spot's grumble when told to sit or when corrected for knocking over the garbage can; Misty's mutters when she's put in her
crate at night — all are warning signs that the pooch is trying to play the system to get his own way.
Begin by placing the
food bowl
near the front door of the
crate, gradually moving the bowl a little further back day by day as the dog gains confidence.
With
food being
near the
crate your GSD will start association positive feelings (dinner time) with the
crate.
For example, put treats
near stuffable toys, place beds
near crates,
food near bowls and placemats, etc..
Although it is smart to create a dedicated section for these items, they can also be placed at various points throughout the store, such as with
food, toys,
crates, travel, leashes and collars, general remedies, and of course,
near the register.