We have special crate treats that my dog gets for going into his crate. He jumps right in because he knows he gets them. Has to be "high value" and only use it for the reward for going into the crate.
We have special crate treats that my dog gets for going into his crate. He jumps right in because he knows he gets them. Has to be "high value" and only use it for the reward for going into the crate.
If I walk into the room he follows and sits down. I've tried to just coax him in right away but he was always resistant. I mean, he also sits on his hind legs and reaches up for a hug. What choice...
If I walk into the room he follows and sits down. I've tried to just coax him in right away but he was always resistant.
I mean, he also sits on his hind legs and reaches up for a hug. What choice do I have, I'm only human.
Ah, so it's not that it's the time outside the cage that's causing the reluctance then. I'd take a look at crate training. This is something usually done when a dog is a puppy but I don't see why...
Ah, so it's not that it's the time outside the cage that's causing the reluctance then. I'd take a look at crate training. This is something usually done when a dog is a puppy but I don't see why it can't work for an adult dog.
You'll want to make sure that their is a reason for the dog to want to be in the cage, that's why they do the association with food. Our dogs actually go to their cage on their own when they're feeling stressed out - it's a little sanctuary for them.
I mean, he also sits on his hind legs and reaches up for a hug. What choice do I have, I'm only human.
I know you mean this in a lighthearted way but please know that you are responsible for your animal and how it interacts with others. This is especially important for large dogs. What might be welcome for you may not be for others, especially young children.
Thank you for the information. I will look into the crate training and applying it. And for the criticism as well. It's fair to describe as something I'm selfishly enabling. I never considered the...
Thank you for the information. I will look into the crate training and applying it.
And for the criticism as well. It's fair to describe as something I'm selfishly enabling. I never considered the problem further than play biting and fulling jumping, which I do address consistently.
Not really intended as criticism, especially because I've no clue about you and your dog's interactions other than a short comment online. :) I mention just because I've met people who think it's...
And for the criticism as well.
Not really intended as criticism, especially because I've no clue about you and your dog's interactions other than a short comment online. :)
I mention just because I've met people who think it's normal for their large dog to jump on strangers, try to sit on their laps, charge them, etc and excuse it or think it doesn't somehow reflect on them as terrible dog owners. You are most likely not one of those people - but the comment put that in my mind, so that's all.
It didn't sound like critisim, it seemed well intentioned and neutral. I guess I meant criticism in a classical sense? Anyways, he just walked into his cage with no fuss a few minutes ago for no...
It didn't sound like critisim, it seemed well intentioned and neutral. I guess I meant criticism in a classical sense?
Anyways, he just walked into his cage with no fuss a few minutes ago for no apparent reason.
We have special crate treats that my dog gets for going into his crate. He jumps right in because he knows he gets them. Has to be "high value" and only use it for the reward for going into the crate.
What if you didn't let him sit out of the cage and just put him right in?
If I walk into the room he follows and sits down. I've tried to just coax him in right away but he was always resistant.
I mean, he also sits on his hind legs and reaches up for a hug. What choice do I have, I'm only human.
Ah, so it's not that it's the time outside the cage that's causing the reluctance then. I'd take a look at crate training. This is something usually done when a dog is a puppy but I don't see why it can't work for an adult dog.
Here's an article: https://www.cesarsway.com/dog-care/lifecycle/puppies/Puppy-crate-training-made-easy
You'll want to make sure that their is a reason for the dog to want to be in the cage, that's why they do the association with food. Our dogs actually go to their cage on their own when they're feeling stressed out - it's a little sanctuary for them.
I know you mean this in a lighthearted way but please know that you are responsible for your animal and how it interacts with others. This is especially important for large dogs. What might be welcome for you may not be for others, especially young children.
Thank you for the information. I will look into the crate training and applying it.
And for the criticism as well. It's fair to describe as something I'm selfishly enabling. I never considered the problem further than play biting and fulling jumping, which I do address consistently.
Not really intended as criticism, especially because I've no clue about you and your dog's interactions other than a short comment online. :)
I mention just because I've met people who think it's normal for their large dog to jump on strangers, try to sit on their laps, charge them, etc and excuse it or think it doesn't somehow reflect on them as terrible dog owners. You are most likely not one of those people - but the comment put that in my mind, so that's all.
It didn't sound like critisim, it seemed well intentioned and neutral. I guess I meant criticism in a classical sense?
Anyways, he just walked into his cage with no fuss a few minutes ago for no apparent reason.
I'll consider it a good start.