CPK Pet Thread

The crate is going to be the issue. I've fed him biscuits and meals in there with the crate open. Today after I walked him a couple of miles, he was not a happy camper when I closed it for the first time.

Still hasn't barked, but he was upset and testing the crate for ways to escape.

He's going to have to accept the crate or we won't be able to miss Friday sales when we go to the supermarket.
 
ferider said:
Try a new tennis ball ? Just a thought.
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We have plenty of nylabones and kongs etc

He enjoys 'em but even the biscuits I put in there for him were not enough of an inducement. I had a feeling that this was going to be the crux.

Our Weim had separation anxiety but we were able to work with him. Skyler just never made it a big deal being in the crate. She'd eat, take a nap and wait for us to get back.
 
Blues said:
The crate is going to be the issue. I've fed him biscuits and meals in there with the crate open. Today after I walked him a couple of miles, he was not a happy camper when I closed it for the first time.

Still hasn't barked, but he was upset and testing the crate for ways to escape.

He's going to have to accept the crate or we won't be able to miss Friday sales when we go to the supermarket.
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Blues- I have always covered crates with blankets to make them like a cave/den when getting them used to one. A kong with peanut butter can help too. Unfortunately many folks use crates as punishment so dogs are either afraid of them or just don’t like them. I have a 6’x6’x6’ dog run in the kitchen🤣
 
Blues Blues - he looks awesome. The wife fosters a lot of dogs for a rescue group, and she's of the opinion that it takes a 3 days for a dog to start to feel safe, 3 weeks to feel comfortable in their environment, and 3 months to actually feel like they are "home", YMMV, and it probably depends a lot on what they went through before they found you. Patience, love, and training are essential, especially the first, but I'm sure you are aware of that since this isn't your first rodeo.

Oh, and by the way, a fairly accurate DNA test can determine the genetic background of the dog. They are easy to administer ("just" swab the mouth to collect some saliva) and relatively inexpensive (as in lots less than a new CPK). PM me if you'd like additional information. And congratulations on your new member of the pack.
 
JohnBarleycorn said:
Blues Blues - he looks awesome. The wife fosters a lot of dogs for a rescue group, and she's of the opinion that it takes a 3 days for a dog to start to feel safe, 3 weeks to feel comfortable in their environment, and 3 months to actually feel like they are "home", YMMV, and it probably depends a lot on what they went through before they found you. Patience, love, and training are essential, especially the first, but I'm sure you are aware of that since this isn't your first rodeo.

Oh, and by the way, a fairly accurate DNA test can determine the genetic background of the dog. They are easy to administer ("just" swab the mouth to collect some saliva) and relatively inexpensive (as in lots less than a new CPK). PM me if you'd like additional information. And congratulations on your new member of the pack.
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I'm familiar with the 3-3-3 formula, and in most regards I don't disagree. But there comes a time when we'll have to shop for food and he'll have to be alone. I'm not going to leave him unsupervised in the house as I don't trust that he won't have a fit when upset and end up doing a lot of damage.

Getting a dog sitter or leaving with a neighbor isn't the solution either as I don't like to impose...even if they don't mind.

He's a good boy. No doubt. At the moment he won't even take a biscuit from the crate even if neither of us is anywhere near it.

Who knows what his past was? He was brought in by animal control to the facility. I want to give a neglected dog a new lease on life. All of my guys have had sketchy pasts that we knew very little about.


ETA: He's dreaming and barking in his sleep. First time I have heard his voice.
 
I just covered the top and sides with an old table cloth I had on hand. Does the front have to be covered as well over the door after he's in...wouldn't be a lot of air flow then...but obviously he can still look out the door.

Online pix just show sides covered and the wall covering the back.
 
Blues said:
I just covered the back and sides with an old table cloth I had on hand. Does the front have to be covered as well over the door after he's in...wouldn't be a lot of air flow then...but obviously he can still look out the door.

Online pix just show sides covered and the wall covering the back.
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Just top and sides with open front. Really seems to make most dogs feel it is a safe space.
 
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I've got to find a way to make this work with this boy. He's a good one, I can tell. He shows a lot of promise, he just never had a fair chance.

(There used to be a small oak table and chairs in the breakfast nook where the crate resides. They've been downstairs for many years now.)
 
My previous dog had major separation anxiety

We left him out while we were all gone one time..... he sat at the couch with a window that overlooks the driveway and from yard and proceeded to eat our couch while sitting there..... looked like a t-rex ate the couch...

He had to go in and have his stomach opened up to pull the wood and fabric out

So everytime he would come inside from going too do his deeds I would hand him a treat inside his crate and close the door a little bit more each time... until I would close and lock it for a bit

Took some time , but that became his "my spot" in the house

Bella is completely different... she will just lay and chill to some one gets home
 
Blues said:
That's kind of how it was with the Weim. As a breed they tend toward it and Smoky definitely had it. Eventually we won out...but it was a trial. (He was worth it.)
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Same with my dog Bowser.... best dog I've ever had!

I would go in my kid's room when they were little before school and say "Bowser alarm clock" and he would jump on both their beds barking and playing until they woke up
 
I think yoko yoko hit on a good idea. Always take baby steps. A couple minutes secured in the crate while you mill around. Then let him out with lots of praise/treats/whatever blows his dress up. Gradually longer periods. As he gets used to that, then secure him, go outside (you and the missus should participate in all this), lock the door as when you leave, walk around the house once or twice, then back inside, release him, lots of praise.... Repeat with longer periods outside and always lots of praise when you release him. As he progresses, instead of a walk, jump in the car, drive down to the road (I'd say around the block, but it doesn't sound like that's your environment), maybe check the mail, drive back to the house, come in, release and praise. Extend this as he progresses. Some dogs will get it pretty quickly, others take longer. Probably the most important part of this is don't make his first extended stay in the crate the time you and the missus head into town to avoid the Friday CPK sale. :D

I did this with my last girl when I had to introduce her to a new house, except I left her loose in the house (although the crate was nearby in case we had to take a step back). She was already good with being loose , but I was concerned the new environment would cause her anxiety, which isn't good with a 70lb dog, as yoko can attest and you have alluded to.
 
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