![]() ![]() We got the smallest one that he can turn around and lay down in and he loves it. One thing to note, size is important, he has been in a big crate and not been as happy about it. Yesterday I was sweeping and he immediately went in there to stay out of the way. Now he goes in for the hell of it, it is his way of getting treats (I can't complain though) and his safe zone. Vinny the Dog, Evelyn Cookie Brown, LeVar Freight Train Brown, Terry Kimple, Tim the Bear, Arianna the Bear, Raymond the Bear, Lester Krinklesac. No protesting and he was relaxed as can be when we got home. I shut the crate door, gave him lots of treats and praise and left. We started training in the evening, the next day we put him in the bedroom as usual, but after I walked him at lunch he ran into the crate. Once he was comfortable we started calling him in and giving him a treat every time he went in (if we told him to or not), we also put his food and water dish in (get ones which attach to the side so you don't come home to a mess). Lets welcome Izzy to our Board & Train program Izzy is 35 pounds. We put treats in the crate and let him go in and find them on his own. Our dog took to the crate immediately, I had barely gotten it setup and he walked in to try it out. We talked with our trainer and she recommended trying crate training. He then started peeing on the floor and furniture in the bedroom which was the final straw. Every time he realized we were leaving he would go under a table to try to avoid us closing him into the bedroom. Rocco is a happy, smiley guy (in case you couldnt tell) and LOVES. I will say though that crate training has worked wonders for our dog's separation anxiety. I can give a glowing recommendation for our Portland dog trainer, since we've moved we've been able to consult by phone as needed so haven't found one locally. ![]()
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