Crying in crate during the day only

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  1. clumpup

    clumpup Registered Users

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    Re: Crying in crate during the day only

    Thanks to everyone for their suggestions.

    I've spent today doing lots of short sessions. The radio has been on tuned to Radio 4 (we had been doing this anyway and I wasn't sure if it was helping but I will persevere with it) and using frozen kongs. The treat fairy has been scattering the crate as well - in fact, she's not really getting any meals as all her allowance of kibble is being used on the crate.

    She is now managing about 10-20 mins with a little bit of whining/ short squeaks if I am in the other room. The kong keeps her attention for about 10 mins but when I go back to her, she has never finished all of it and has a sudden resurgence of interest in it just as I go to take it away. She does love her kong so I am only giving it to her when she is alone in the crate.

    I do now have a very tired puppy though as she has not been relaxing properly and having a good sleep during the crate sessions.

    Is it worth telling her "no" or "ah ah" when she whines in the crate or should I just ignore it and only go back when she is quiet. Today she hasn't really been doing it constantly - more every minute or so sort of like she is trying to remind me that she is in the crate and would like to come out please...
     
  2. heidrun

    heidrun Supporting Member Forum Supporter

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    Re: Crying in crate during the day only

    I would just ignore it and only go to her when she is quiet. She will soon get the hang of it! :)
     
  3. Karen

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    Re: Crying in crate during the day only

    Welcome! Another clumber, how exciting! We all love Ziggy, so are thrilled to have little Maisie on here too! :)
     
  4. Oberon

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    Re: Crying in crate during the day only

    Sounds like you are making really good progress :)
     
  5. lorilou61

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    Re: Crying in crate during the day only

    Maisie is simply adorable! Welcome!

    Lori and Edsel
     

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