Neo's and kennels

[Opiesmom]

Does anyone have major issues with their neo and putting them in the kennel/wire pen? We are having to put Opie into he kennel now during the day while the kids are in school and we are working. So we are trying to put him in there while we step out for an hour (just to get use to it)- and when we return, he has poop, peed and his nose is covered in blood - trying up get out.... And if we leave him in the house , he destroys it . Not sure what else to do and we can't be with him 24/7. We have the largest pen, so it's not like him to feel "boxed" in or closed in.

 

[Opiesmom]

And also when we have left him out back - he chewed out hot tub cover

 

[musicdeb]

Does he have toys in the crate? Do you have background noise when you are away?

To get him into the crate, what command do you use? Do you make it an enjoyable event when he goes into the crate or do you force him into the crate?

How big is the crate? How old is Opie?

Do you take him potty before putting him into the crate? Do you walk/exercise him before putting him in the crate? A tired pup is a good pup.

 

[Jadotha]

Excellent questions!

 

[Opiesmom]

Does he have toys in the crate? Do you have background noise when you are away?

To get him into the crate, what command do you use? Do you make it an enjoyable event when he goes into the crate or do you force him into the crate?

How big is the crate? How old is Opie?

Do you take him potty before putting him into the crate? Do you walk/exercise him before putting him in the crate? A tired pup is a good pup.

Yes there are toys, we put the tv on, he goes to the bathroom before and he will actually walk into the kennel on his own.....Opie is 11 months - kennel is big enough for him to turn around / xxl kennel - and when I put him in the large kennel he does the exact same thing.....

 

[musicdeb]

Ok, first of all Opie is in the teenage years for about another month or so.

You're doing all of the right things. I would suggest more exercise before you place him into the crate. I would also give him mind stimulating toys, such as kongs with treats, frozen ice cubes with treats in the middle, other toys that he has to think about how to use them.

He could have separation anxiety. Read this: Separation Anxiety in Dogs - Page 1

 

[Misfit36]

Our CC does great in the crate. One thing I can recommend based on out own experience is put her in the crate with something good i.e filled kong. Take him out after 5 minutes and keep doing this every time extending the amount of time he is in the crate. I feel like this helped us get her to realize we will come back

 

[Hector]

Well what about a muzzle when he's crated so he can't hurt his nose or maybe have a muzzle on him so he can't destroy the house? I have a dog with separation anxiety, but it has gotten better overtime. Leaving tv on doesn't help, he won't eat when left in the crate when no humans are around, and he will eventually tear up the bed if we don't come back in 2 hours. We crate him every time so he can't pace around and get more anxious, but I heard some dogs with separation anxiety do much better when they have access to their safe spot like in a room on the humans bed. Exercise is always a good idea like a fetch, tug, chase session in the yard. You can also try feeding him in the crate to get him to associate it with good things.

 

[musicdeb]

IMO, a pup in a muzzle in a crate for a stretch of time could be problematic. Problematic in that he will associate the muzzle with being crate unless the muzzle is a good experience they will do their best to get it off.

 

[Opiesmom]

Well what about a muzzle when he's crated so he can't hurt his nose or maybe have a muzzle on him so he can't destroy the house? I have a dog with separation anxiety, but it has gotten better overtime. Leaving tv on doesn't help, he won't eat when left in the crate when no humans are around, and he will eventually tear up the bed if we don't come back in 2 hours. We crate him every time so he can't pace around and get more anxious, but I heard some dogs with separation anxiety do much better when they have access to their safe spot like in a room on the humans bed. Exercise is always a good idea like a fetch, tug, chase session in the yard. You can also try feeding him in the crate to get him to associate it with good things.

He has chewed two muzzles - not sure how he got out of them but he found a way

 

[Opiesmom]

Ok, first of all Opie is in the teenage years for about another month or so.

You're doing all of the right things. I would suggest more exercise before you place him into the crate. I would also give him mind stimulating toys, such as kongs with treats, frozen ice cubes with treats in the middle, other toys that he has to think about how to use them.

He could have separation anxiety. Read this: Separation Anxiety in Dogs - Page 1

Yes he has separation anxiety - huge - and I know he will grow out of it, and the key is to have patience - lots of patience...

 

[musicdeb]

Pups do not grow out of separation anxiety. They have to be conditioned/trained to no longer freak out when the owner(s) leaves.

 

[Mastinero]

Sounds like he needs to be exercised/ challenged mentally. He needs to do a light run in the morning before the family gets up for work/school. At least 30 mins prior, take him for a 15 min jog, and a 15 min walk. This will tire him out a bit. Assess his reaction to this. If you think he needs more time than increase the time. I would also either walk him when you get home or work on obedience training. This will drain some of his energy.