Like Us
Follow @dogster
Google +1 Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Contact Us
Answers Home » Behavior & Training » Crate Training
Guest

My toy poodle hides under the bed, couch, ect. when I'm getting ready to leave and put her in her crate

My toy poodle will hide under the couch, the bed, the table, anything to get away from me so that she doesn't have to go in her crate. I've tried everything from yummy treats, to lots of praise, to a stern voice, nothing works. I end up either just leaving for work and her getting her way, or I'm late to work and I have to lift up the couch or table to get her. When I go to get her, she tries to bite me? She has never biten hard, but she growls at me. I'm at the end of my rope!!! What do I do???


Asked by Member 837535 on May 18th 2009 Tagged crate, hiding, training in Crate Training
 Report this question Get this question's RSS feed Send this question to a friend


Status

  • Cast your vote for which answer you think is best!

Answers

Guest

It seems like your toy poodle is in a fearful state on mind. Make the crate a pleasent experience, not just a place that she goes when you have to leave. Feed her and water her in her crate. Encourage her to go into on her own by leaving the door open or even throwing treats in it. If you need to catch her and are in a hurry, leash her about 30 minutes before you have to go and close all the doors so she can't run under the bed or under the table. This takes time, but teach your dog not to be fearful.


Member 836943 answered on 5/18/09. Helpful? Yes/Helpful: No 0 Report this answer


Abby

You need to really go back to the basics on your crate training so that your dog associates the crate as a pleasant, restful place to be, and not something to be afraid of.

First, what type of crate are you using and where is it located? If you are using a wire crate, try a plastic one instead, or try covering the wire one, as many dogs feel more comfortable in a more enclosed, den-like place. You may also try placing your crate in a different spot to help your dog feel more at ease.

Throughout the day, encourage your dog to go into her crate. You can start this by feeding in the crate, and having her go in, giving her a treat, and letting her come right back out. Crate her for a few minutes here and there throughout the day so she gets used to it.

Getting up early to make sure that your dog has enough exercise so that she is TIRED before being crated would also make a difference. A tired dog is a good dog - and a tired crated dog will just rest.


Abby answered on 5/18/09. Helpful? Yes/Helpful: No 0 Report this answer


More Questions in This Category