Re-Crate Training--HELP

[Taz_Zoee]

Here is what we tell people when they adopt at the shelter. Leave the door of the crate open and feed him his meals in the crate (with the door open). Do that for a week or so. Then just start putting him in the crate with the door just held closed for a minute. Gradually increase the amount of time he stays in there. Then put him in, close the door and leave the room. Baby steps like this.
BUT, the most important thing is consistency and don't give in to that cute little face!
Maybe other people will have other ideas for you to try as well.

[MonicanHonda]

Feeding is good. You can also try a kong in there. Once he's done, let him out, build up the time. It's all about building up to leaving him in there for awhile.

[Taz_Zoee]

Oh, another thing....not that you'd do this, but don't use the crate as punishment. Associate it with only good things.

[amberlynn]

well im having the same issues with the new one marley what has been working out with us is putting a chew toy in there and also putting a shirt in the front kinda like a bird....once that shirt is up she doesnt make a peep till she hears us getting out of the bed