Hypothetically, if the dog is calm in the crate and allows you to place the leash on him with out a fuss will they also respond the same way out and a way from the crate. I have a 11 week old Boston Terrier and he still hasn't gotten the idea that it isn't a time to play.
is there any reason why you could not feed her through the back of the crate rather then reach in ( as it is a wire crate) to help her sit further back in the crate ??
Yes, you can feed through the wire, but Susan Garrett's video does address the reprocussions - The video shows you can do this later in the game - but not at the start. Reason: first the opening of the crate door (actually the sound of the latch) is supposed to trigger the dog into the sit. By opening the door and reaching far in the back to feed you are doing 2 things: Teaching them to resist the urge to break out and - continued in next reply-
Continued from previous reply - and second, that by physically getting in the dog space you help get them in the back and the sit. Many who have tried skipping this step have gotten dogs that turn to the back or look to the side of the crate - the purpose is to sit straight so that when you are ready to play the advanced crate games, they will be facing the correct direction :) In other words - facing toward the exit of the crate. Hope this helps :) Debby
Hypothetically, if the dog is calm in the crate and allows you to place the leash on him with out a fuss will they also respond the same way out and a way from the crate. I have a 11 week old Boston Terrier and he still hasn't gotten the idea that it isn't a time to play.
Hallmarc84 1 year ago
Comment removed
Hallmarc84 1 year ago
is there any reason why you could not feed her through the back of the crate rather then reach in ( as it is a wire crate) to help her sit further back in the crate ??
KEPEP2000 2 years ago
Yes, you can feed through the wire, but Susan Garrett's video does address the reprocussions - The video shows you can do this later in the game - but not at the start. Reason: first the opening of the crate door (actually the sound of the latch) is supposed to trigger the dog into the sit. By opening the door and reaching far in the back to feed you are doing 2 things: Teaching them to resist the urge to break out and - continued in next reply-
MartinisRanch 2 years ago
Continued from previous reply - and second, that by physically getting in the dog space you help get them in the back and the sit. Many who have tried skipping this step have gotten dogs that turn to the back or look to the side of the crate - the purpose is to sit straight so that when you are ready to play the advanced crate games, they will be facing the correct direction :) In other words - facing toward the exit of the crate. Hope this helps :) Debby
MartinisRanch 2 years ago
Good job pretty girl Zelda!
jenniincalitft 2 years ago