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Message ID: #15856 Jenn Puppy Points: Posts: 2 crate training Posted: 4 Months, 3 Weeks ago Karma: 0   how do i get my 6 month old bull mastiff cross to accept the crate and stop his howling and whining while in it, i want him to know that it is not a bad place for him, any suggestions??   Report to moderator   Logged     | The administrator has disabled public write access. Message ID: #15858 ShortStack Puppy Points: Posts: 94 Re:crate training Posted: 4 Months, 3 Weeks ago Karma: 2   when i was crate training my 6mo old dane ...well 3 months ago, about the crate I would put him in it and go into my office, have a shower, do dishes, etc. So that it was a good place to be and I started with short stays in the crate with me home many times a day, which got him settled into staying in the crate over night. I put him in it with his favorite tug toy or a frozen washcloth, not sure if thats acceptable but it obviously worked! Now its his safe place, he puts himself to bed when he's tired   Report to moderator   Logged     | The administrator has disabled public write access. Message ID: #15880 Michelle B Full-Fledged Fido Points: Posts: 679 Re:crate training Posted: 4 Months, 3 Weeks ago Karma: 12   I would do like ShortStack suggested and remember not to open the door if your dog is whining or making any noise. I would make sure that Abby was in a sit and calm before opening the door. When I found that the short periods in her crate weren't working, I just let her cry. Took a day and then she was fine. I trained her during the day because I have kids and a cranky husband. Also, before a training session or anytime you put him, make sure he gets a good workout before hand. Good luck!   Report to moderator   Logged     | The administrator has disabled public write access. Message ID: #15922 Luck Puppy Points: Posts: 18 Re:crate training Posted: 4 Months, 2 Weeks ago Karma: 0   We have are 5 month Siberian eat her food in the crate, It really helped her associate it with positive feelings   Report to moderator   Logged     | The administrator has disabled public write access.