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Christina Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 I was going to suggest putting a pen around the crate or joined to it then if he needs to toilet he can at least go to the other end. Another alternative is to block off a dog safe room or area like a hallway with a gate or panel. We did used to live without crates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Kavik Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 With my puppy I chucked a handful of food in his crate every time he went in there and he will now run and leap into the crate :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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persephone Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 being alone is essential! it is also VERY important to make this alone time one of the most pleasurable things in his day , so that he learns this independence , and how to amuse himself :) A pen to run in, interesting toys which shake rattle & roll , chewy bones .. a view of the outside world, and birds flying , etc .... is much better for his development than 'solitary' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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persephone Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 it can be a den, yes.. but he needs a pen in which to play ..crate is for rest/security ..and making the choice reinforces that in his brain . When that choice is taken away from him .. the crate may be seen as something to be worried about ;) I'm glad he's going on the school run ...socialising him can be done like this a lot ... he gets to see all sorts of things , and it will tire him out, too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minimax Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 I thought you had to cover the crate, so they couldnt see out, like a dark den? Depends on what they prefer. Mine prefer it uncovered usually, but their crates are under a desk so they get a semi-closed in feeling (although not much because it's a glass top desk :laugh: ) without being dark and separated from the rest of the house. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christina Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 I thought you had to cover the crate, so they couldnt see out, like a dark den? No that will make him feel more trapped, confined & locked in. May be needed if it is too cold like in the night but otherwise don't cover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aliwake Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 we had a playpen with crate inside set-up too, for the first couple of months we had our pup. We had a dog toilet with turf (just a cheap one from topbuy) in there so he could go when he needed to, and while there were occasional wee accidents (usually peeing on the side of the toilet), he always knew to poo on the turf from day dot, and he never went in the crate. It sounds like Casper is happy going on the grass, so maybe if you leave him with the turf option he will choose to use that rather than the crate? Also, I'm not sure what kind of playpen you've ordered, but we had a fair bit of trial and error finding ways to secure it, because he tried to tear it down at every opportunity. If you're going to put it in your garage you need ropes and straps holding it out in every direction. We had ours inside our laundry, and secured to cabinets on every side. I'd also suggest zip ties for holding the crate in place, and also the toilet if you get one. I drilled some holes in the plastic lip of the toilet so it could be zip tied to the playpen, and that worked really well. much better than velcro :) There was a lot of trial and error involved in making it safe and escape proof, so let me know if you want any more info. I'll try to find a pic too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aliwake Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 This was one of the early incarnations of our playpen set-up. The leash lying in the foreground was used to secure it on that edge when we left the house. If the edges weren't pulled out, he would drag the playpen in on himself. Luckily we had a camera set up so I could see if he got himself into trouble and dash home to fix it. The toilet was annoying to clean, but worked really really well. He just had a box to curl up in before we caved and bought him a crate :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisy.Tea Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 When I take Daisy out my pup Atticus gets left alone. During the day it's outside but at night I leave him in our toilet room with all the bits and pieces removed and his crate blocking the doorway. I used to just crate him. But as he is getting bigger I wanted him to have more space to play. I put towels on the floor for warmth and give him meaty bones or a frozen kong and some 'special' toys that he only gets when he is alone. When I come home and first pull up its quiet but when I open the door I hear howling, so I am a little worried he is anxious but he needs his alone time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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persephone Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 I just rang the vets and they said not too feed him in the crate? What was their reasoning ? Vets aren't usually strong on dog training ..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 http://www.ebay.com....984.m1439.l2649 :) don't forget shelter , and a floor .. It's much better for a puppy to NOT start to dig out ..than to try & stop the behaviour :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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