Teach your dog to willingly leave the crate on your command, using a simple «come» in
a happy tone of voice.
As the dogs sniff and get acquainted, encourage them in
a happy tone of voice.
Be sure to use
a happy tone of voice and reward scratching at the approved scratching location.
Instead, continue to gently pet him, and give him lots of praise in
a happy tone of voice.
Bring him over to it and encourage him, in
a happy tone of voice, to make sure he associates it with safety and security.
When the pup has eliminated, use
a happy tone of voice and praising words to show you are pleased, such as «good dog.»
Make his toy more interesting by squeaking a squeaky toy or shaking a bone while talking to him in
a happy tone of voice.
Always reassuring them with
a happy tone of voice can make the transition easier and faster to get the hang of.
or «Good dog,» in a positive,
happy tone of voice.
Bring your dog over to the crate and talk to him in
a happy tone of voice.
This contrast in getting nothing versus getting good stuff helps your dog differentiate between doing something you like (
your happy tone of voice) to something you don't like.
or «Good doggie,» in a positive,
happy tone of voice.
Intermittently talk to your dog in a calm,
happy tone of voice to let him know he's being a good boy for calming lying in the crate.
Bring him over to the crate, and talk to him in
a happy tone of voice.
Bring them over to the crate and talk to them in
a happy tone of voice.