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Old 09-01-2008, 01:24 PM   #1
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Crate Training

I am training my 7 week old Lab puppy to use a crate and its not working out.
He wont fall to sleep in there, we put him in there after he falls to sleep...wakes up and wants out in a hour....also to cover the wire crate or not?

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Old 09-06-2008, 03:51 PM   #2
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It takes a lot of patience. I used to let mine fall asleep. Once in a deep sleep, I'd pick her up and put her in the crate, but, like a baby, they wake up often. I had several near sleepless nights until she was able to stay in for 4 hour time periods. She'd wake up, I'd take her out to pee and then put her right back in. Sometimes I would sit on the floor outside of the crate, rock her to sleep and put her back in. Feed her meals in the crate - associate it with good things and eventually it will work. She sleeps in the crate now with no problem. Don't worry...be patient!
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Old 09-06-2008, 03:52 PM   #3
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Oh...I just covered the top to help her feel safe, but made sure she could see us at all times through the sides.

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