Dog refuses to come and go into crate

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If you think they like the security of a crate leave the door open. OP try and find a way to confine her to certain areas without using the crate.

ignore this person^^

Why? That's really good advice

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:When my dog started doing this, we stopped using the crate.

Being crated overnight and during the day is way too much.

Dog proof, purchase some bitter Apple spray, give your dog a daily walk/play time. Start small then build up how long you are leaving her.

When leaving my dog when I go to work it's the same routine - walk, breakfast, I get ready, she gets a frozen kong, and I leave. All rooms are closed she just has free reign of the kitchen and living room.

Yes, what works for you must work for all dogs and living situations because all dogs and living situations are the same.

No, but what worked might work for others in the same situation. Dogs should not be in a crate any longer then 8 hours and should be exercised before being crated - that's not opinion. Who peed in your Cheerios?

My dog would also steal shoes. Simple solution - I didn't leave them in her reach. She doesn't steal shoes anymore so it's not really an issue. It I still don't leave things in her reach when I'm not home.