Your browser does not seem to support JavaScript. As a result, your viewing experience will be diminished, and you have been placed in read-only mode.

Please download a browser that supports JavaScript, or enable it if it's disabled (i.e. NoScript).

Best way to get a basenji used to being crated.

Basenji Training

2

2

1523

Log in to reply

M

Moth
last edited by

So I am crate training Watson and he is having difficulty adjusting.

He does well when I put him in and he knows we are in another room for a short time…there is some whining but nothing else.

If we leave the house though even only for an hour he gets so anxious there is always a big mess when we get home and he needs a bath.

What can I do to make this easier for him?
Visit the Curly Tailed Brigade

http://curly-tailed.blogspot.com/
1 Reply Last reply
Reply Quote 0
D

DebraDownSouth
last edited by

Good basic article on retraining:
http://www.dailypuppy.com/articles/how-to-rekennel-train-your-dog/04ec74fb-b362-ce00-c71d-aaa079b7417e
Debra
1 Reply Last reply
Reply Quote 0

Suggested Topics

R

Hunting with Basenji

Basenji Training
• • • RogueCoyote

28

3
Votes

28
Posts

4326
Views

R

i bet that when rogues adult teeth come in she will be able to do the egg test though. she has a very soft touch when she wants to.
A

Basenji Tricks

Basenji Training
• • • Apollo127

6

0
Votes

6
Posts

4752
Views

S

Salis.. EXCELLENT photos!!
N

Crying in crate after 6 years

Basenji Training
• • • NHBASENJI

16

0
Votes

16
Posts

4855
Views

M

If no UTI, perhaps a different crate? If she is used to plastic, try open wire, or vice-versa. Is the crate in your bedroom? If not, she may be having some anxiety issues, and moving the crate and changing it may help.

Most 'good dogs' who are comfortable in their routine don't start waking up and crying and peeing for no reason.
T

Troy's crate training, need some advice

Basenji Training
• • • TroyBoy

19

0
Votes

19
Posts

6800
Views

N

@tanza:

Crate training is something that "if" possible all dogs, not only Basenjis should learn… in your case Shaye's Mom, as you will I am sure read of hear from other Forum members there are some that you can just not crate train.... but the reasons are many, not just house breaking, but a safe place if you are having work done in the house, no worries about someone leaving a door open... work in the yard, no worries about someone leaving a gate open... traveling, all should be confined/restrained when in a moving vehicle, visiting with family/friends... by taking the crate along there is always a place that your dog is familar with and comfortable...

Most responsible breeders have usually started crate training before you get your puppy... so usually they are somewhat used to them... however this is one reason I will never ship a puppy as cargo... and people need to personally pick up a puppy... one great way to freak a pup out (in my opinion) is remove them from their litter mates, stuff them in a crate that they have no idea what it is, haul them to the airport to be put in the belly of the plane.... well, you get the idea...

Of course that said... there are just some that can't be crate trained and have never had a bad experience

You're absoluty correct Pat. I had 3 that I could not for the life of me crate train. Crating would have been wonderful.
N

Crate peeing!

Basenji Training
• • • Ninabeana26

11

0
Votes

11
Posts

2589
Views

H

mia only gets water when were there to watch her and take her out about 10-15 minutes later.. whenever shes taken out of the crate she goes straight outside.. and before we put her in we take her out again, whether thats 15 or 20 minutes or an hour. i've quickly learned that water goes RIGHT through them. so taking the water out of the cage should work! she has an occasional accident but not everyday.
D

Please Help! Crate training 5yo

Basenji Training
• • • DiegosMom

12

0
Votes

12
Posts

2876
Views

C

I have a 5yo BRAT boy that I am working on crate training. He would "explode" and freak out when I would try it.
I then got a carrier (more den like than the wire crate) and put it in his "room". The first week, I left the door open. Then I started giving him treats by it, then inside it. Now, the only place he gets the "high value" treats is in his crate. I have left him in there for a little bit and he didnt "explode"- so it is slowly working. But with our older B's it takes more time.
Get a soft bed or comfy blanket for it and some great treats (turkey, cheese, something really good) and only let her have them in there.
good luck

1 / 1