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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We've had our puppy for a month; she's three months old. We also have an older dog and they're getting along well.

We have been attempting to crate train the puppy and it is not going well. She will eventually settle in the crate for naps (recommended by trainer) and at night, but will not stay in it for longer than 90 minutes without whining to come out, and it often takes 30+ minutes for her to settle down. I have not slept in my own bed since getting her. When I leave the house, she will bark and howl in the crate until I return. My nerves are shot and I cannot deal with the barking, whining, and drama associated with this F%&%cking crate: it also seems to make no difference in terms of house training. I know she can 'hold it' for longer than 90 minutes as she's slept with me on the couch for several hours with no accidents.

FWIW, we've been working with a trainer and practicing with Susan Garrett's 'crate games'. At this point, I'm inclined to just get pee pads and leave her out with the older dog: having her semi-relax in the crate for a few hours a day doesn't really help me.

Has anyone else ditched the crate? [/quote]

Pee pads are fscking disgusting. Train your dog.[/quote]

No, they aren't.  We use them.  Makes our lives easier.[/quote]

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