Adjusting to a Crate

[Zak]

Hi Everyone,

I have decided to get Zak a crate tomorrow from the local Kennel gate. I was going to borrow one from my cousin but we have decided the Crate is going to be forever and not just 6 weeks as we have no kitchen worktops or doors left.

The one I have seen looks huge and has 2 doors, I am also going to get him a couple of different bedding incase he has an accident (Hope he doesnt)

Zak has never been in a crate so I am not so sure he will like the idea.

I am thinking of getting him some nice new toys and treats and putting them in the crate and hope he likes it.

Has anyone got any tips?

[wildmoor]

Zandi had never been in a crate untill his op, i just put him in when i got him home, he was on tramadol so just went to sleep, every time he had a toilet break i gave him a treat for going back into the cage, i also gave him bones etc to keep him occupied, after about a week he happily went and after recovery if cage door open he would go in and lay down

[Caryll]

Just put some really nice things in there & let him come & go when he likes with the door open. After a while, just close the door for a few seconds & then open it again. Gradually increase the closed times.

Most dogs (not all) will get used to a crate very quickly & will choose to go in there when they want some peace & quiet.

Whenever we have someone round (especially my daughters friends) Dempsey slopes off & lays in his crate. Everyone is under strict instructions that he is to be left in peace when he does this, so he knows it's his 'safe' place, his den.

[Stuart]

Put some old piece of clothing that has your smell on, and put it in the crate when you are not there,... and covering the crate, makes it more `den like`, some dogs like that, it makes them feel more secure

[Zak]

Thanks for all the advice, some things I would of never thought of. Will use them all x

[zetstaff]

All good advice hunni x

Mine haven't been in a crate for ages, but if I need them to they just go in

Zak has the best home he's gonna get, but you need a home to invite us all to

Don't feel bad about the crate thing forever, he'll love his own space + you might just find you can't get him out of it !!!

Whatever you do works coz you love your bubba to bits xxxx

[RainbowLass]

I found that a Kong filled with Peanut butter worked every time

Rogue never really took to her crate though, but my last dog did and it was a godsend!

As long as its a happy place for the dog, he'll be happy in it!

[Zak]

Lol Tracey xx

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[zetstaff]

Originally Posted by Zak

Lol Tracey xx

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You posh git

[Zak]

lol posh? moi?