yorkster
05-19-2002, 02:19 PM
Hi everyone.
I have a question about crate-training a puppy. :)
My parents just got a Golden Retriever puppy yesterday: a male, and his name is Sam (or Sammy).
He is sooooo cute and sweet. Took quite a few pics, and will post some later this week when I get my film back. ;)
My question is:
What is the correct way to crate-train a puppy? :confused:
They have instructions they got off the internet. These instructions say to put him in there, and keep him in there even when he cries. :(
He sleeps on a pillow next to the bed, and has done great that way. He also has a big cedar-filled pillow in the living room, and he loves that too.
He just does not like that crate!
My Mom feels really bad about his crying, and wants to let him out, but these instructions say not to do it until he gets used to it and stops crying.
My parents do not intend on using the crate real often: for the most part he will be out of the crate and with them. They just want to use it part time.
We are all concerned about over-use of the crate, and I know there are differing opinions about how to use a crate and how often to use it. :confused:
It just seems right now that it would be too traumatic for the little guy, having just been taken away from his siblings and momma. But then, maybe I am wrong.
Any advice or opinions would be great!
:)
I have a question about crate-training a puppy. :)
My parents just got a Golden Retriever puppy yesterday: a male, and his name is Sam (or Sammy).
He is sooooo cute and sweet. Took quite a few pics, and will post some later this week when I get my film back. ;)
My question is:
What is the correct way to crate-train a puppy? :confused:
They have instructions they got off the internet. These instructions say to put him in there, and keep him in there even when he cries. :(
He sleeps on a pillow next to the bed, and has done great that way. He also has a big cedar-filled pillow in the living room, and he loves that too.
He just does not like that crate!
My Mom feels really bad about his crying, and wants to let him out, but these instructions say not to do it until he gets used to it and stops crying.
My parents do not intend on using the crate real often: for the most part he will be out of the crate and with them. They just want to use it part time.
We are all concerned about over-use of the crate, and I know there are differing opinions about how to use a crate and how often to use it. :confused:
It just seems right now that it would be too traumatic for the little guy, having just been taken away from his siblings and momma. But then, maybe I am wrong.
Any advice or opinions would be great!
:)