Oh my goodness I feel reassured that I CAN do this haha The comments here are amazing. I've had my 8 week old puppy- Coteau - for a week now and I'm glad to read that I'm doing it right.
"Nerves of steel" is how the Siberians for Dummies book author phrases it, and man is she right...the first few nights (or even weeks) of crate training a 5 to 9 week old Siberian can be a real test. But stick with it: do NOT make a big fuss about the dog going into (or coming out of) his crate. Let him out only when he's been calm for half a minute or so; regular potty times (especially right before bed) are a must. Crates aren't a prison, either...4 hours max for an older puppy, 8 if grown.
@C1337Sremix Crate training is important, because the crate will become the puppy's safe-haven -- a place where he knows he can go if he's too stressed out or afraid or just wants to be alone. It's also a place where your puppy can be kept out of danger at times when you can't be around him. For example, when in his crate, he can't chew electrical cords and the like.
Basically, the crate is the dog's home. They hate it at first, but proper training teaches them it's a safe, comfortable place.
@szelosza, What I've done is leaving treats and toys in his crate, along with his bed. This encourages them to spend time in their crate on their own instead of having to be put in. There's a theory that dogs won't sh** in the bed they sleep and this is mostly true with the exceptions of small pups because they honestly can't control it. They need to be let out every two hours at least, though. Making a routine helps alot. Since I posted the comment, my pup is doin much better! I'm so proud :)
Oh God, i know exactly what your dealing with.. Mine is now 7 weeks old and I've had him one week. He still yelps, screams, cries, howls, barks, etc most of the night. I have to leave him in while I'm at work also and I was actually looking for a vid on how to help THEM deal with this but I found your vid & thankful to know I'm not the only one dealing with this same prob. thanks lol
@TheJennyVillE Heya. My pup is almost 9 months old now, weighing it at almost 47 pounds. Crate training has paid off in the long run. Now he loves his cage, and will often run in there to try to impress me. It's very cute. ;P
Try to make your pup's cage FUN. Hide treats in there when you go to work. Put a toy that he loves to play with in there. Also, I personally like to leave the radio on NPR (because the voices are usually calm, and it plays decent music now and then) for him.
@TheJennyVillE i just started today. my 2 pups are 5 weeks old. i just wanted to kno what your strategy is in crate training since our pups are almost the same age.
Oh my goodness I feel reassured that I CAN do this haha The comments here are amazing. I've had my 8 week old puppy- Coteau - for a week now and I'm glad to read that I'm doing it right.
MissBlossom89 2 months ago
"Nerves of steel" is how the Siberians for Dummies book author phrases it, and man is she right...the first few nights (or even weeks) of crate training a 5 to 9 week old Siberian can be a real test. But stick with it: do NOT make a big fuss about the dog going into (or coming out of) his crate. Let him out only when he's been calm for half a minute or so; regular potty times (especially right before bed) are a must. Crates aren't a prison, either...4 hours max for an older puppy, 8 if grown.
rondofox 8 months ago
@C1337Sremix Crate training is important, because the crate will become the puppy's safe-haven -- a place where he knows he can go if he's too stressed out or afraid or just wants to be alone. It's also a place where your puppy can be kept out of danger at times when you can't be around him. For example, when in his crate, he can't chew electrical cords and the like.
Basically, the crate is the dog's home. They hate it at first, but proper training teaches them it's a safe, comfortable place.
smehollin 10 months ago
what does this training do?
C1337Sremix 10 months ago
@szelosza, What I've done is leaving treats and toys in his crate, along with his bed. This encourages them to spend time in their crate on their own instead of having to be put in. There's a theory that dogs won't sh** in the bed they sleep and this is mostly true with the exceptions of small pups because they honestly can't control it. They need to be let out every two hours at least, though. Making a routine helps alot. Since I posted the comment, my pup is doin much better! I'm so proud :)
TheJennyVillE 1 year ago
Oh God, i know exactly what your dealing with.. Mine is now 7 weeks old and I've had him one week. He still yelps, screams, cries, howls, barks, etc most of the night. I have to leave him in while I'm at work also and I was actually looking for a vid on how to help THEM deal with this but I found your vid & thankful to know I'm not the only one dealing with this same prob. thanks lol
TheJennyVillE 1 year ago
@TheJennyVillE Heya. My pup is almost 9 months old now, weighing it at almost 47 pounds. Crate training has paid off in the long run. Now he loves his cage, and will often run in there to try to impress me. It's very cute. ;P
Try to make your pup's cage FUN. Hide treats in there when you go to work. Put a toy that he loves to play with in there. Also, I personally like to leave the radio on NPR (because the voices are usually calm, and it plays decent music now and then) for him.
smehollin 1 year ago
@TheJennyVillE i just started today. my 2 pups are 5 weeks old. i just wanted to kno what your strategy is in crate training since our pups are almost the same age.
szelosza 1 year ago