Teach your dog to willingly leave the crate on your command, using a simple «come»
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.
If the dogs do shake off their tension and engage with each other in polite, appropriate ways, we can reward them for those behaviors and encourage more of them by
speaking in a happy tone («Good dogs!
You can get your frustration out by calling the dog names (he won't understand), but make sure it is
done in a happy tone when giving the COME command.
As the dogs sniff and get acquainted, encourage
them in a happy tone of voice.
Make his toy more interesting by squeaking a squeaky toy or shaking a bone while talking to
him in a happy tone of voice.
Bring your dog over to the crate and talk to
him in a happy tone of voice.
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.