Facebook page.BIG PROBLEM.
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RangerFamily
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BIG PROBLEM.
I haven't been on here in a while. Everything has been great with Duke, Until recently. He used to follow me any where and come whenever he was called. We don't think it to be a good idea to leave him inside when we can't take him with us. So, I bought a 12x12 kennel to put him in, Now after a few times in the kennel. He associates going outside with, kennel time instead of potty, running and playing. Now I have to pick him up and carry him outside and once out he is just waiting to go back inside. Even after trying hard to show him that we are outside to play and do our usual fun stuff. I want my dog back and don't know what to do.
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Choochi
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Re: BIG PROBLEM.
So what you're saying is he hates his kennel and now won't even go outside with you because he thinks you're just going to lock him up?
Choochi
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RangerFamily
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- Tell us about yourself: We are the Ranger family. Hard working mother and father in our late twenties. We have two wonderful children. A 7 year old boy and a 1 year old girl. Our Dutch Shepard, "Duke" is around 6 months old at this time, give or take a few weeks. We are unsure. He is not registered so we are unsure of his origin or purity of his breed. We do know that he is a wonderful addition to our family. He enjoys running with us in our 4acre yard, swimming in the river and loves to use his nose.
- Location: Virginia U.S.A
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vneerland
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Re: BIG PROBLEM.
So...take him outside a lot and let him back in with you, without kenneling him 
Then when you do (kennel him) do it for short periods of time at first, and let him back in after a while. Give him a treat when he goes into the kennel, or a toy or a bone of whatever makes him happy, to make the kennel time better for him. And don't let him win the battle. All dogs can learn to kennel and actually learn to enjoy it, but it might take some gentle persistence on your behalf, as well as understanding the dogs point of view (at first)
Then when you do (kennel him) do it for short periods of time at first, and let him back in after a while. Give him a treat when he goes into the kennel, or a toy or a bone of whatever makes him happy, to make the kennel time better for him. And don't let him win the battle. All dogs can learn to kennel and actually learn to enjoy it, but it might take some gentle persistence on your behalf, as well as understanding the dogs point of view (at first)
Judith Van Neerland Dutch Shepherds 
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leih merigian
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Re: BIG PROBLEM.
I'd even expand on Judith's great suggestions...you need to create very high value for him for being in the kennel. Think of it as an outdoor crate...except I seem to remember that you may be a person who doesn't like using a crate indoors? thus the kennel 
Anyway, get the DVD of Crate Games, and use the same technique with the outdoor kennel.
Anyway, get the DVD of Crate Games, and use the same technique with the outdoor kennel.
leih merigian
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It's never too late to have a happy childhood...
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Christie M
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Re: BIG PROBLEM.
If you are interested in watching the video, but don't want to buy it, check out http://www.bowwowflix.com. Its a lot like Netflix, but its is only dog related DVDs. There are a ton of great ones on there and you can rotate through as the need arises.leih merigian wrote:
Anyway, get the DVD of Crate Games, and use the same technique with the outdoor kennel.
Christie Meyer
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http://www.dutchshepherdrescue.org
http://www.thunderhawkcanine.com
Be proud of the things that you have taught your dog. Be humbled and grateful for all of the things that your dog has taught you. - Unknown