Crate Buddy


  • So I got Dallas this big teddy bear for his crate (to keep him company & keep him warm at night). This was their first meet:

    What do you mean I'm not allowed to chew him to shreds?!?

    Fine! Let me test him out…

    No, I think I like daddy's foot much better…:p

    He has gotten significantly better in the crate. I have started doing an exercise with him where I put him in the crate about 30 minutes prior to bedtime & give him a little treat for a minute in which he doesn't whine, then give him a treat after 1.5 mins, then 2, etc. If he does whine I say "NO!" & if he stops whining after this I give him a little treat. Finally, if he lays down in the crate while doing this I give him the remainder of the bone :) So far, so good!


  • What precious photos. Sounds like he's adjusting to the crate training. Keep up the good work!


  • too cute, don't you just love it when they crash and burn, they can get themselves in the stangest positions!


  • Glad to hear its all working out.

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