{"id":167647,"date":"2022-07-14T15:49:11","date_gmt":"2022-07-14T15:49:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-force-a-dog-in-a-crate\/"},"modified":"2022-07-14T15:49:11","modified_gmt":"2022-07-14T15:49:11","slug":"can-you-force-a-dog-in-a-crate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-force-a-dog-in-a-crate\/","title":{"rendered":"Can you force a dog in a crate?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-force-a-dog-in-a-crate\/#Can_you_force_a_dog_in_a_crate\" title=\"Can you force a dog in a crate?\">Can you force a dog in a crate?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-force-a-dog-in-a-crate\/#How_do_I_make_my_dog_resistant_in_a_crate\" title=\"How do I make my dog resistant in a crate?\">How do I make my dog resistant in a crate?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-force-a-dog-in-a-crate\/#Should_you_put_a_dog_in_a_crate_as_punishment\" title=\"Should you put a dog in a crate as punishment?\">Should you put a dog in a crate as punishment?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-force-a-dog-in-a-crate\/#How_do_you_get_a_stubborn_dog_into_a_crate\" title=\"How do you get a stubborn dog into a crate?\">How do you get a stubborn dog into a crate?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-force-a-dog-in-a-crate\/#Is_it_cruel_to_make_a_dog_sleep_in_a_crate\" title=\"Is it cruel to make a dog sleep in a crate?\">Is it cruel to make a dog sleep in a crate?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-force-a-dog-in-a-crate\/#How_do_you_crate_train_a_dog_who_hates_the_crate\" title=\"How do you crate train a dog who hates the crate?\">How do you crate train a dog who hates the crate?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-force-a-dog-in-a-crate\/#How_do_I_stop_my_dog_from_breaking_in_his_crate\" title=\"How do I stop my dog from breaking in his crate?\">How do I stop my dog from breaking in his crate?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-force-a-dog-in-a-crate\/#Why_does_my_dog_keep_escaping_his_crate\" title=\"Why does my dog keep escaping his crate?\">Why does my dog keep escaping his crate?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-force-a-dog-in-a-crate\/#Should_you_crate_your_dog_for_misbehaving\" title=\"Should you crate your dog for misbehaving?\">Should you crate your dog for misbehaving?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-force-a-dog-in-a-crate\/#How_long_should_I_leave_my_dog_in_his_crate_for_punishment\" title=\"How long should I leave my dog in his crate for punishment?\">How long should I leave my dog in his crate for punishment?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-force-a-dog-in-a-crate\/#Is_putting_your_dog_in_a_crate_a_good_punishment\" title=\"Is putting your dog in a crate a good punishment?\">Is putting your dog in a crate a good punishment?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-force-a-dog-in-a-crate\/#Is_it_OK_to_leave_a_puppy_in_a_crate_for_punishment\" title=\"Is it OK to leave a puppy in a crate for punishment?\">Is it OK to leave a puppy in a crate for punishment?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-force-a-dog-in-a-crate\/#What_do_you_do_when_your_dog_wont_go_in_his_crate\" title=\"What do you do when your dog won&#8217;t go in his crate?\">What do you do when your dog won&#8217;t go in his crate?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-force-a-dog-in-a-crate\/#How_do_you_force_a_dog_into_a_crate\" title=\"How do you force a dog into a crate?\">How do you force a dog into a crate?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-you-force-a-dog-in-a-crate\/#How_do_you_crate_train_a_dog_that_hates_the_crate\" title=\"How do you crate train a dog that hates the crate?\">How do you crate train a dog that hates the crate?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_force_a_dog_in_a_crate\"><\/span>Can you force a dog in a crate?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Remove the special treat upon your return so that your dog learns that his crate is a wonderful place to be when you are away, and that special treat is only good in there. <b>Don&#8217;t force your dog into the crate, ever. Don&#8217;t rush introducing the crate.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_make_my_dog_resistant_in_a_crate\"><\/span>How do I make my dog resistant in a crate?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Fold up a blanket and layer the bottom of the crate with it. Call your pup over and toss one of his favorite treats inside. The second he pokes his head inside to get it, give him tons of praise. After a few repetitions, introduce a unique verbal cue, such as inside or sleep time, as you&#8217;re tossing a treat inside.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_you_put_a_dog_in_a_crate_as_punishment\"><\/span>Should you put a dog in a crate as punishment?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Never place your dog in the crate to discipline them. It will undo all the hard work you&#8217;ve done teaching your dog to love being inside. If you punish your dog with crate time, it will make it all the harder to get them inside the next time.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_get_a_stubborn_dog_into_a_crate\"><\/span>How do you get a stubborn dog into a crate?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Encourage your dog to enter the crate by <b>dropping some small food treats nearby, then just inside the door, and finally, all the way inside the crate. If he refuses to go all the way in at first, that&#8217;s okay; don&#8217;t force him to enter.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_cruel_to_make_a_dog_sleep_in_a_crate\"><\/span>Is it cruel to make a dog sleep in a crate?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It is not cruel to crate a dog at night as long as he is properly crate trained, enjoys being in his crate, has had plenty of out-of-crate time during the day, and was given a potty break before going to sleep.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_crate_train_a_dog_who_hates_the_crate\"><\/span>How do you crate train a dog who hates the crate?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Feed your dog his meals in the crate; throw treats and his favorite toys in the crate.<\/b><b>Let your dog go into and out of the crate as he pleases with no threat that the door will close. Don&#8217;t make a big deal out of the crate, or your dog for going into and out of it; whatever dude it&#8217;s just a crate!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_stop_my_dog_from_breaking_in_his_crate\"><\/span>How do I stop my dog from breaking in his crate?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Some dogs escape their crates simply because they&#8217;re bored. You wouldn&#8217;t want to be confined to a small space with nothing to do for hours  and your pup wouldn&#8217;t want that, either. If you&#8217;re sure that your dog will not destroy them, try to include some of their favorite toys.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_keep_escaping_his_crate\"><\/span>Why does my dog keep escaping his crate?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Put your dog in a room or crate (if she loves her crate), shut the door, and leave the room for short bits of time. Slowly increase the time you are out of the room, starting with a few seconds and building up to 15-30 minutes. Give her a stuffed Kong toy, or other chewy that takes time to consume, before you leave.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_you_crate_your_dog_for_misbehaving\"><\/span>Should you crate your dog for misbehaving?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Never Crate A Dog That Suffers From Separation Anxiety<\/b> Though the majority of dogs learn to love a crate and see it as their own special place and den, this often isn&#8217;t the case for dogs that suffer from separation anxiety. Crating such a dog can make things worse and they should never be crated.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_should_I_leave_my_dog_in_his_crate_for_punishment\"><\/span>How long should I leave my dog in his crate for punishment?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When using the crate for discipline or to interrupt unacceptable behavior patterns, limit the incarceration to <b>10-15 minutes. If the pup or dog soils the crate, don&#8217;t scold. Instead, make arrangements so he&#8217;s not left alone for such long periods.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_putting_your_dog_in_a_crate_a_good_punishment\"><\/span>Is putting your dog in a crate a good punishment?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Do not use the crate for punishment, or else your dog will come to dislike it rather than view it as its den. Most dogs regard their crate as a place of refuge and will retreat to it when they are tired or stressed. Limit the amount of time your dog remains actually shut in the crate.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_OK_to_leave_a_puppy_in_a_crate_for_punishment\"><\/span>Is it OK to leave a puppy in a crate for punishment?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While crates can be used to manage a behavior, <b>they should never be used for punishment. For example, putting your dog in a crate with an interactive toy when guests come over to avoid mishaps with food or jumping is more effective than waiting for misbehavior and then putting your dog away.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_you_do_when_your_dog_wont_go_in_his_crate\"><\/span>What do you do when your dog won&#8217;t go in his crate?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Bring your dog over to the crate and talk to him in a happy tone of voice. Make sure the crate door is securely fastened open, so it won&#8217;t hit your dog and frighten him. To encourage your dog to enter the crate, <b>drop some small food treats near it, then just inside the door, and finally, all the way inside the crate<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_force_a_dog_into_a_crate\"><\/span>How do you force a dog into a crate?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Feed your dog his meals in the crate; throw treats and his favorite toys in the crate. Let your dog go into and out of the crate as he pleases with no threat that the door will close. Don&#8217;t make a big deal out of the crate, or your dog for going into and out of it; whatever dude it&#8217;s just a crate!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_crate_train_a_dog_that_hates_the_crate\"><\/span>How do you crate train a dog that hates the crate?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>It&#8217;s never too late to train your dog, and your furry friend can still learn the trick despite his age. However, it may take a little longer to make an adult dog comfortable in his crate, especially if he has never had the experience before or has had bad crating experiences.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Can you force a dog in a crate?How do I make my dog resistant in a crate?Should you put a dog in a crate as punishment?How do you get a stubborn dog into a crate?Is it cruel to make a dog sleep in a crate?How do you crate train a dog who&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[622],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-167647","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-pet-care"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/167647"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=167647"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/167647\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=167647"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=167647"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=167647"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}