Why are some dogs so afraid of the crate when they first start training?
Delta had a hard time at first getting used to the crate. The first week I had to force her into it. She would put up quite a good fight, but as time went on it got easier and easier.
Sometimes with my fearful dogs I have to force them to do things I know they can do. This builds confidence in the dog because you’re showing them they can do things that are scary to them.
For crate training, standing at the crate and throwing treats in just won’t cut it for my more fearful cases. Why are some dogs so afraid of the crate when they first start training? Fear of the unknown. People have this too. Not being certain about something is scary! How do I fix this with my fear cases? Making them do it, plus consistency and trust.
Delta knows my routine and it’s the same every day. She knows that she’s going to be let out of her crate at 6am every morning when I get up. She also knows she will be fed in her crate after her morning potty break and before her nightly potty break. Getting in the crate now is so easy for her and she thoroughly enjoys being in there now because she can trust that I’m coming back and when I do she knows our interactions are always fun. I still think crate games may be effective in some cases, but I truly believe consistency and trust is what’s going to make a real difference.
~ Lead Trainer Chloe
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Avery got to have some off leash freedom today while we worked on recall! We’re currently working on recalling her into a heel. As you can see Avery and her owner are both doing amazing!
Welcome “RED” to his first day of Day School 15! Red will spend 3 days each week for 5 weeks learning how to be the best version of himself! We are so excited to have him and day 1 he was amazing! If you’d like your pup to go to school with Red, call us today! #thedogwizardcastlerock (303) 418-4846! #dogtrainingdoneright #dogschoolisfun #schoolrocks📚
We are very proud of penny and her progress!!
Rusty so doing so well! He is attending our 15 Day Train program for fear of noises, mild reactivity and leash work! He’s doing amazing so far and we can’t wait to see what his future holds 💜#thedogwizardcastlerock #dogtrainingdoneright #dogtraining #greatdane #foryoupage #foryou #puppy
Doc gets a little too excited when seeing other dogs out and about, so we took this opportunity to work on his recall!
Something I like to teach each of our dogs that go through one of our programs is coming out of their crates nicely. Not only does this work on your dogs impulse control, but it also sets the tone for the time they will be free roaming in your house. I don’t know about you, but I like my dog to be nice and calm when we hang out in the house together.
E collar conditioning with Doc today! I must say this kid is a fast learner. I’m super excited to see how he progresses these next few weeks.
Welcome Dock to our board and train program! He will be spending the next 21 days with me where he will learn all about house manners, how to self regulate when over aroused, and how to be off leash reliant!
Jax may have a home!! Keep following us for more information coming soon! 🐶🐾🙏. #thedogwizardcastlerock #dogtrainingdoneright #adoptdontshop
A day at the park with the pups!!
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