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Debbiejakas1
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Crates

Post by Debbiejakas1 »

My DS puppy refused to be in a crate, it was a nightmare. We had to let him out, never to be put in a crate again. 2 and 1 half months old.
TimL_168
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Re: Crates

Post by TimL_168 »

If you...uh... want to use a crate...um...you can gradually introduce the pup to the crate.
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Steve Gossmeyer
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Re: Crates

Post by Steve Gossmeyer »

I'm not sure what this post means... but is he 4 months old or 2 and a half months? My advice hire a trainer to help you
TimL_168
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Re: Crates

Post by TimL_168 »

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Tyler Durden
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Re: Crates

Post by Tyler Durden »

Debbiejakas1 wrote: Tue Sep 19, 2017 12:53 am My DS puppy refused to be in a crate, it was a nightmare. We had to let him out, never to be put in a crate again. 2 and 1 half months old.
I don't use a crate, I use an exercise pen. It's bigger, they can move around more, and it's not as confined as a crate. In my opinion crates are just torture for a breed like this.
Debbiejakas1
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Re: Crates

Post by Debbiejakas1 »

Agreed.
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Re: Crates

Post by Debbiejakas1 »

Thanks for the input.
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