Sit quietly
near the crate for five to ten minutes and then go into another room for a few minutes.
Some pet parents choose to place a ticking
clock near the crate because it sounds like a comforting heartbeat.
I threw treats on the floor
somewhat near the crate and eventually over a long period of time they were in the crate.
You may also want to record the times these occurred so you'll have an idea of when you need to place your
kitty near its crate.
If your German Shepherd was reluctant to the crate and is still hesitant about going in it, start by placing their food
bowl near the crate.
Sponsored by Westchester County Parks, this program offers year - round indoor health walking at The Westchester on Tuesdays and Fridays, from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. To join, sign up at the horse fountain
plaza near Crate & Barrel on Retail Level Two, on Tuesday and Friday mornings during the program.
Once you notice that your puppy is able to comfortably
eat near the crate door, try to move the dish a little further in for every succeeding mealtime.
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.
You may also want to try the Dog Appeasing Pheremone (DAP) when you are gone (plug it into an
outlet near his 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.
If your dog starts barking, whining or crying when he hears noises in the house or outside, it may be helpful to play music or have a fan or white noise machine
running near his crate.
To move from passive to active in this command,
kneel near the crate and show him a much favored treat, followed with the command «kennel».
For example, put treats near stuffable toys, place
beds near crates, food near bowls and placemats, etc..
Even more specifically, it's right on Sharon Road in front of the mall
entrance near Crate and Barrel.
Handy tip - sometimes putting a ticking
clock near the crate or even soft music will help settle a puppy at night.
Step 2: Feeding Your Dog His Meals In The Crate After introducing your dog to the crate, begin feeding him his regular
meals near the crate.
Keep
this near your crate or carrier so that it is easy to evacuate as soon as possible in the event of an emergency situation.
If the dog seems comfortable being
near the crate, try tossing a treat just inside the door.
Once your older dog seems calm and reassured, let
him near the crate for a visit.
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.
Start by sitting against or
near the crate, with your phone.
With food being
near the crate your GSD will start association positive feelings (dinner time) with the crate.