Crate
Training
As part
of Alfie’s training we are crate training him and I know some people disagree
with this technique but it work for Alfie it’s his little den and it is only for
a short period.
We
started with making his den nice and cosy, placing a blanket over the crate, putting a bed inside, his teddy with his mum’s smell and a couple of
chew toys.
To start
with I hid treats in his crate and so Alfie could feel this as a nice positive
place and we sat with him gave him loads of praise while he was in the crate
with the door open so he was able to come out. When he came out I didn’t say
anything I placed more treat in side and gave him his Kong to chew on and
continued this for a couple of minute, then I started to shut the door but I
didn’t lock it just for a couple of seconds and then longer and longer then I
locked it. And continue this training every day until he is really settled.
Well I
wish I could tell you that the first time he went in for a sleep he was great,
he wasn’t. It wasn’t the crate it was me leaving him and for him not to been
able to get me, it broke my heart. For the first 2 night we sat by the crate
with our fingers through so he could smell me and he settled off really quickly.
Come to the 3rd night we decided to leave him now and he cried L not for long but it felt like forever, it was the
worse sound I have ever heard, but after a couple of minutes he was a fast asleep
and didn’t wake till 3.30am for a wee. The thing is not to go to him, leave him
as much as it kills you inside. I am sleeping down stair so I can hear him if
he needs and wee and I haven’t got to walk down the stairs half asleep.
I have
started his routine he goes in his crate for his morning and afternoon nap then
bed time, the day naps he goes off great and sleeps for about 2 hours its’ just
the night time, but we will keep you informed on how he goes.
I have also added a puppy pen so when I go to work his has a place to stretch and play. I have put puppy pads down so he can go toilet while I am at work and I have got a water bowl which connects to the crate's sides.
I have also added a puppy pen so when I go to work his has a place to stretch and play. I have put puppy pads down so he can go toilet while I am at work and I have got a water bowl which connects to the crate's sides.
Vicky xx
As if I could hear his cry!!! Will you get rid of that crate when Alfie gets used to the niche that is supposed to his place for sleep and naps???
ReplyDeleteThank you for commenting. I am hoping to and then he will have a bed in the living room but if Alfie loves his little den then we will keep it, so he has a place where he feels safe and secure, where he can like you said have a sleep or nap. It is up to him :) xx
DeleteThis comment has been removed by the author.
ReplyDeletePretty good post. I just stumbled upon your blog and wanted to say that I have really enjoyed reading your blog posts. Any way I'll be subscribing to your feed and I hope you post again soon. Big thanks for the useful info. high anxiety dog crate
ReplyDeleteI have read all the comments and suggestions posted by the visitors for this article are very fine,We will wait for your next article so only.Thanks! The dog law is changing
ReplyDelete