Ellie .... or Eleanor when naughty ;)

[snapper_37]

Yes used the same technique when we were crate training our dog. No fuss or treats when he was put in or let out. Different now. He's settled and is quite happy on his own and knows the routine. Don't need to use the crate now he's bigger, though it's still up for him to sleep in when he doesn't want disturbing, it' still his space.

I've heard decent things about these crates - my aunty had one for her lab from a puppy until she was 18 months (she's just given birth to 9 pups, they are a week old, so look out for cute piccies he he).

Thing is, would it be any good for a dog that is already 10 months old? I can understand it from a few weeks, but surely this would be leaving it too late.

Longers - yes I know what you mean, we just let her calm down and then play a game etc, which includes some good fuss.

 

[Auntie Helen]

Hi Snapper,

Came late to this thread (was away) so will add my congratulations here to you having found your new dog.

Re the crate, we ended up crate training our labrador when he was about a year old after he did the Andrex Puppy thing and started getting a bit destructive (including toilet rolls). He took fine to the crate and we didn't need to use it for long.

Likewise next door rescued a beagle six months ago who was three years old and not house trained. They used a crate to assist with the housetraining overnight and it has worked well. Lulu is now out of the crate, but was fine with it when she had it.

We also did some work with our Weim on separation anxiety and too friendly greeting of guests at the door. Ignoring her before we went out and when we returned went very well (so much that sometimes now when we get home we have to go and find her, to check that she's not been taken by aliens!) and getting people who come to the door to ignore her also helped with the jumping up. Although that's slipped a bit recently.

 

[snapper_37]

Hi Snapper,

Came late to this thread (was away)

I know ... have been following your journey!

Thanks for the tips. I really don't think she needs a crate, her lovely cute bed seems to be ok for her space at the moment. There's been no accidents at all - night time or when left, so she's obviously had some decent training.

 

[snapper_37]

Bumping up my grade A student so hope nobody minds.

Ellie's been to her first training class today and has socialised with dogs ranging from a 9 week old Westie to a 3.5 year old VERY big and aggressive Rotty called Kong. She was cracking and I'm dead proud.

Kong was muzzled and when it came to 'recall' off a lead, I think everyone's heart was in their mouths BUT he did it and got a big clap. Hopefully at the end of the 6 weeks the muzzle will be long gone and he will be able to join in the socialising fun.

 

[Yellow Fang]

Kong's a good name for a Rotweiler. Ellie deserves a gold star.

 

[snapper_37]

Kong's a good name for a Rotweiler. Ellie deserves a gold star.

She's having a little something off the BBQ tonight

Kong is lovely with people, just scared. He was ok until he was attacked by another dog a year ago . The owners then couldn't be bothered so ditched him. Thankfully, the new owners have more patience.

Can't wait to practice our heel work later How sad lol!!!

 

[Crackle]

Hey, well done Ellie, first hurdle complete.

 

[TVC]

Nice one Snapper - you'll have her making the tea next

 

[Jim_Noir]

nice dog, crossbreads are by far the greatest hunds you can have

 

[Plax]

She's gorgeous Snapper. Lovely name too, unusual for a dog (or I haven't heard a dog being called Eleanor before anyway!).
Glad the training is going well!