might not. you have to be strategic about this. The best thing to do at this stage, since he knows it's a prison, is to get this puppy very very tired, feed it, then take it out in 15 minutes for the final poop, and when the pup is beginning to doze off, gently place him in the crate. A really big evening in the backyard or dog park then home immediately making sure he doesn't get in a snooze while you're on your way. A full tummy and worn out should help. And you'll sleep good too.
Most dogs LOVE sleeping in a crate -- it is a safe den for them. If the crate is a just a wire crate, consider putting a towel over the top. Animals like to feel safe and cozy. You want airflow but a little "roof" may help. Try all of the following:
1. Move you crate next to your bed. If this is a puppy, he/she is lonely and scared. When it starts to fuss put your hand on the crate and say something like "Hush now. It's okay."
2. Make sure the crate is clean and if there is a mat/pad or bedding inside that it is also clean. Puppies sometimes have accidents and they don't like sleeping in pee.
3. Use treats to get your dog to go into the kennel. If they get a small treat they will start associating the crate with good things.
4. Consider giving the puppy something to chew on if he/she is a chewer. Some dogs have plush animals they like to sleep with too. You have to judge what is safe for your dog. Some dogs shred everything.
5. Give it time. The puppies I've had over the decades ususally whimpered the first few nights but generally became used to the routine in a few days. They continue to use their crates -- even without doors -- once they get used to their new family.
What did you expect? Crates are for transport, recovering from illness, injury and/or following surgery, and have no basis in training, and may result in separation anxiety.
A better option would be to securely/contain/gate off a room that easily cleanable, that you clean thoroughly, using an enzyme product specifically made for that purpose, as well as dog proofing the area, put everything away so it can't access anything that may or may not be harmful, water should be available 24/7 free choice.
Training/housebreaking requires being taken outside every 1-2 hours, being walked for elimination and once in the middle of the night (puppies), until fully trained.
Then, once trained, you must continue to enforce, what was taught on the as needed basis for the remainder of their life, 12-17 years, and may reduce the walk/elimination times to 3-4 times daily, 30-40 minutes each time.
There are huge benefits of being able to crate a dog when needed, and overnight is one of them. Puppies would need to be taken out once overnight, but otherwise they are 100% safer when in a crate - UP WITH YOU ALONGSIDE YOUR BED. It sounds as if this dog (puppy?) hates being left on his own overnight, so don't leave him alone in his crate. We have to rent and I can't have my two being able to roam around the house during the night, evenif they are fully housetrained (8 and 9 years!). They know they go in their crates, which are still in my room, and line up to go in there last thing.
Crates are so much better than an ex-pen - cover the top and sides and it makes a safe den for a dog ...... we don't crate our hounds during the day when we go out now, but they are still confined to the kitchen. IAgain it's a bonus to have a dog who will tolerate the occasional need to be crated - I do agree however, that people these days are crating their dogs for far too long and that's CRATE ABUSE.
In my mind there is absolutely no reason to use a Travel Crate, other than to travel with your pet. Dogs are way to active to be caged in a tiny crate for hours on end.
For about 50 yrs now, I have taken in large & extra large dogs & NEVER crated any of them. This is like locking a 2 yr old child in a closet all day while you are at work. I wouldn't even allow one to be crated & placed in baggage when flew to Montana. She traveled in cabin with me, uncaged.
Get you a puppy pen or exercise pen for dogs. You can take the door off the crate & let the pup use it as a bed in the pen. Pup won't be laying around in its own poo & pee, squished between its toes, uck.
You probably don't know why it is crying & whining. It is alone for the very first time in its little life. No one to snuggle up to, no heart beats to listen to, it doesn't understand at all. It is alone & wants & needs companionship. Some kind of attention.
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might not. you have to be strategic about this. The best thing to do at this stage, since he knows it's a prison, is to get this puppy very very tired, feed it, then take it out in 15 minutes for the final poop, and when the pup is beginning to doze off, gently place him in the crate. A really big evening in the backyard or dog park then home immediately making sure he doesn't get in a snooze while you're on your way. A full tummy and worn out should help. And you'll sleep good too.
If his crying gets a reaction out of you, he'll keep doing it.
Exercise him before bed so he's tired out. It helps. NEVER leave him out because he's making noise. You'll never get him to stop then.
Most dogs LOVE sleeping in a crate -- it is a safe den for them. If the crate is a just a wire crate, consider putting a towel over the top. Animals like to feel safe and cozy. You want airflow but a little "roof" may help. Try all of the following:
1. Move you crate next to your bed. If this is a puppy, he/she is lonely and scared. When it starts to fuss put your hand on the crate and say something like "Hush now. It's okay."
2. Make sure the crate is clean and if there is a mat/pad or bedding inside that it is also clean. Puppies sometimes have accidents and they don't like sleeping in pee.
3. Use treats to get your dog to go into the kennel. If they get a small treat they will start associating the crate with good things.
4. Consider giving the puppy something to chew on if he/she is a chewer. Some dogs have plush animals they like to sleep with too. You have to judge what is safe for your dog. Some dogs shred everything.
5. Give it time. The puppies I've had over the decades ususally whimpered the first few nights but generally became used to the routine in a few days. They continue to use their crates -- even without doors -- once they get used to their new family.
What did you expect? Crates are for transport, recovering from illness, injury and/or following surgery, and have no basis in training, and may result in separation anxiety.
A better option would be to securely/contain/gate off a room that easily cleanable, that you clean thoroughly, using an enzyme product specifically made for that purpose, as well as dog proofing the area, put everything away so it can't access anything that may or may not be harmful, water should be available 24/7 free choice.
Training/housebreaking requires being taken outside every 1-2 hours, being walked for elimination and once in the middle of the night (puppies), until fully trained.
Then, once trained, you must continue to enforce, what was taught on the as needed basis for the remainder of their life, 12-17 years, and may reduce the walk/elimination times to 3-4 times daily, 30-40 minutes each time.
There are huge benefits of being able to crate a dog when needed, and overnight is one of them. Puppies would need to be taken out once overnight, but otherwise they are 100% safer when in a crate - UP WITH YOU ALONGSIDE YOUR BED. It sounds as if this dog (puppy?) hates being left on his own overnight, so don't leave him alone in his crate. We have to rent and I can't have my two being able to roam around the house during the night, evenif they are fully housetrained (8 and 9 years!). They know they go in their crates, which are still in my room, and line up to go in there last thing.
Crates are so much better than an ex-pen - cover the top and sides and it makes a safe den for a dog ...... we don't crate our hounds during the day when we go out now, but they are still confined to the kitchen. IAgain it's a bonus to have a dog who will tolerate the occasional need to be crated - I do agree however, that people these days are crating their dogs for far too long and that's CRATE ABUSE.
How OLD is the dog and how long have you owned it.
Where is the crate at night?
Without more information its almost impossible to give you any positive advice.
In my mind there is absolutely no reason to use a Travel Crate, other than to travel with your pet. Dogs are way to active to be caged in a tiny crate for hours on end.
For about 50 yrs now, I have taken in large & extra large dogs & NEVER crated any of them. This is like locking a 2 yr old child in a closet all day while you are at work. I wouldn't even allow one to be crated & placed in baggage when flew to Montana. She traveled in cabin with me, uncaged.
Get you a puppy pen or exercise pen for dogs. You can take the door off the crate & let the pup use it as a bed in the pen. Pup won't be laying around in its own poo & pee, squished between its toes, uck.
You probably don't know why it is crying & whining. It is alone for the very first time in its little life. No one to snuggle up to, no heart beats to listen to, it doesn't understand at all. It is alone & wants & needs companionship. Some kind of attention.
Get a exercise pen for dogs. google it.
This will stop when you put ear plugs in both ears before you go to sleep. Don't be chincy, buy good ear plugs that work.
It won't............. Dogs are not cage animals And you are a fool if you believe that they are cage animals .
Crates suck, and your dog knows it.