08-02-2008, 09:27 AM
Make the crate a happy place. Good things happen there.
Definitely start feeding your pup in the crate. Just put the bowl in and walk away. Nothing fussy. No nervous mommy tension. Its food. Food is good.
After your pup is cool with that, put his/her bed in there. Encourage him to sleep in there. Again, nothing pushy. The crate is a great pup cave. Warm and fuzzy.
I agree with prior posts about happy car trips in the crate.
Your pup will likely do way better than on this trip. Mine sure did. I was a mess. Dog and cat both arrived a little irritated but fine. Within a day they were both back to their normal, spoiled selves.
Good luck.
Robin
Definitely start feeding your pup in the crate. Just put the bowl in and walk away. Nothing fussy. No nervous mommy tension. Its food. Food is good.
After your pup is cool with that, put his/her bed in there. Encourage him to sleep in there. Again, nothing pushy. The crate is a great pup cave. Warm and fuzzy.
I agree with prior posts about happy car trips in the crate.
Your pup will likely do way better than on this trip. Mine sure did. I was a mess. Dog and cat both arrived a little irritated but fine. Within a day they were both back to their normal, spoiled selves.
Good luck.
Robin