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<blockquote data-quote="Suz" data-source="post: 270339" data-attributes="member: 29"><p>Here's the thing, D3---<strong>he doesn't know that being crated is punishment!</strong> <img src="/community/styles/default/xenforo/smilies/Graemlins/rofl.gif" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":rofl:" title="rofl :rofl:" data-shortname=":rofl:" /></p><p> </p><p>YOU are thinking it's punishment but even you admit that he loves his crate so he won't perceive it as being in trouble unless you're yelling at him as you put him in there.</p><p> </p><p>Toss in a treat and tell him what a great guy he is as he clamors in there while you lock the door behind him. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big Grin :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" /></p><p> </p><p>Is the crate big enough for him to stand up, turn in a circle and lay down? If yes, you're fine...and so is he.</p><p> </p><p>From what I've read, dogs have the (at best) mental ability of a 2 year old human. Now there are many who would dispute this about their particular Fifi or Fido but it really helps to understand the psyche of a dog if you can keep this in mind. 2 year old human kids respond more to tone of voice than sentences (although they can identify words). Dogs are exactly the same- think about it!</p><p> </p><p>Another thing to remember is that Ace just moved in. He's confused as heck! He doesn't know what your rules are so he'll try anything to see if it's acceptable. He's scared, even though he won't openly admit it.......or maybe the chewing IS openly admitting it. At any rate, he's trying to figure out what's going on, who's in charge and all of those house rules.</p><p> </p><p>I hire a middle school kid to come over after school to let the girls out every afternoon. Mine aren't crated anymore but they are confined to 2 (good sized) rooms.</p><p> </p><p>Crating Ace isn't what you want for the rest of his life...just for now as he learns the rules. Just like with our difficult child kids, freedom is earned.</p><p> </p><p>Suz</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Suz, post: 270339, member: 29"] Here's the thing, D3---[B]he doesn't know that being crated is punishment![/B] :rofl: YOU are thinking it's punishment but even you admit that he loves his crate so he won't perceive it as being in trouble unless you're yelling at him as you put him in there. Toss in a treat and tell him what a great guy he is as he clamors in there while you lock the door behind him. :D Is the crate big enough for him to stand up, turn in a circle and lay down? If yes, you're fine...and so is he. From what I've read, dogs have the (at best) mental ability of a 2 year old human. Now there are many who would dispute this about their particular Fifi or Fido but it really helps to understand the psyche of a dog if you can keep this in mind. 2 year old human kids respond more to tone of voice than sentences (although they can identify words). Dogs are exactly the same- think about it! Another thing to remember is that Ace just moved in. He's confused as heck! He doesn't know what your rules are so he'll try anything to see if it's acceptable. He's scared, even though he won't openly admit it.......or maybe the chewing IS openly admitting it. At any rate, he's trying to figure out what's going on, who's in charge and all of those house rules. I hire a middle school kid to come over after school to let the girls out every afternoon. Mine aren't crated anymore but they are confined to 2 (good sized) rooms. Crating Ace isn't what you want for the rest of his life...just for now as he learns the rules. Just like with our difficult child kids, freedom is earned. Suz [/QUOTE]
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