Why doesn't a dog want to live in a kennel?
Moving to a kennel from home is stressful for a dog. She will have to get used to spending time alone. All dogs behave differently, sometimes the dog does not want to appreciate his house. Finding out the reason is easy.
Perhaps there:
- Was there another dog before? Dogs tend to be wary of the smells of their relatives. If the booth has been “inherited,” then the dog will settle in without the smell.
- Does it just smell bad? Repels strong or unpleasant odors. Due to its well-developed sense of smell, the dog is sensitive to them.
- Too tight? Perhaps the size of the booth does not correspond to the size of the dog. If she previously lived in an apartment or a large house, then the cramped space will discourage her from being in a booth. Wait until the discomfort goes away.
- Unusual? The pet needs time to get used to its new house. Take your time, follow the helpful recommendations for crate training.
Please note - there are dog breeds that are not designed to live outside the home. Unlike watchdogs, they consider training to be in a box in the yard an expulsion and perceive it as a punishment. Such a dog will not want to live in a kennel, since it is in its nature to be a companion next to a person. Accustoming it to a street house is inhumane - the dog will become embittered and lose trust in the person.
Promotion
This point can be called one of the most important. Indeed, dogs understand the rewarding method of education and training very well. And in the case of the booth, the same educational process will take place.
You can reward your dog even for minor success. Interest in a new house, even a short visit to it and staying in it, requires consolidation. And it is recommended to consolidate success with the help of treats for the dog and affectionate praise.
Even when the dog doesn’t want to go into his house at all, you should provoke him to at least look there. And a little success will be the beginning of progress in training to the booth.
When is it time to teach?
The experience of many breeders suggests that cold weather is a good time for training in many cases. The dogs walk around the kennel, and the coolness will drive them inside the comfortable house for the night. There is also the opposite opinion - you need to train them to the booth in late spring or summer, in warm and dry weather. Bad weather will cause the dog to instinctively stay at home and training will be of little use. But light rain will not be a hindrance, but on the contrary will help - the dog will find shelter in a warm and dry booth.
The appropriate age for training is 3-4 months. The puppy must be strong enough for street life. If you live in a region with a cold climate, then postpone training until spring. In severe frosts, the puppy’s undercoat will not save you from freezing.
CHAIN MANAGEMENT of a dog - how to make a dog happy!
Let's figure out how to properly keep a dog on a chain, and in what ways can you walk it?
Many owners of private houses get a dog as a guard. If you think about how dogs are kept in private homes, not many options come to mind - it’s either an enclosure or a chain. However, keeping dogs in chains causes mixed reactions. Let's figure out whether it is possible to keep a dog on a chain?
Ideally, it is believed that the most comfortable option for a dog is to freely guard the yard. For such dogs, they simply set up a booth where they come to rest. But in this case, it is imperative to ensure that the dog does not have the opportunity to leave the yard without permission. Typically, dogs can jump over fences and dig, so owners have to install a high (at least 2 meters) fence, the base of which is pre-concrete.
Chain keeping of dogs takes place. However, this must be the right approach, which has several very IMPORTANT points.
1. The length of the chain must be at least 4.5-5 meters.
Don't neglect the chain length! This is vital for the pet, otherwise there is a risk of suffocation due to the animal getting caught or entangled. And also a long chain is important for the dog to feel comfortable, and not like in prison. Keeping animals on a chain of 1.5-2 meters is considered cruelty to animals!
A more preferable option is a chain on a cable. This is when the chain is not permanently fixed in one place, but when the ring of the chain can move freely along a wire or cable, which can be stretched or laid along the ground.
2. Daily and regular walks
A very important point on which the successful and happy keeping of a dog on a leash depends. To keep your pet healthy and in good physical shape, walks should be taken once or twice a day. You don't have to go on two-hour runs! 10-15 minutes is better than nothing. Let it be 10-15 minutes, but EVERY DAY!
Do not be afraid! Take action!
We inform you that the easiest option for a walk is to let them run freely around the territory, don’t be afraid of it!
You definitely need to practice this!
A lot of time is spent on your household chores
household, why not at this moment let your pet run around
with you!?
And remember that there are no problems that prevent a dog from walking at all! Everything is solvable! Please treat every day of your beloved pet with understanding and responsibility!
It will also be useful to walk the dog outside the house so that it sees a new world for itself and experiences new positive emotions. The more often a dog goes out for walks, the better service it performs, the better contact it has with its owner, the calmer and happier it is.
Lack of activity and regular exercise leads to:
* decreased muscle tone;
*degenerative changes in the musculoskeletal system;
*gaining excess weight;
*circulatory disorders;
*unexpected aggression, causeless anxiety, running in circles, constant barking or howling
Remember! REGULARITY is important! If the dog knows that today, tomorrow and every next day he will be walked and played with, then he will not want to run away, behave badly, dig under the ground, etc. . She will know that she is loved and given attention, so after a walk she will happily go to her place to guard your peace.
3. Pay attention
A dog is not only a guard, but also your FRIEND! There is no need to treat your pet like a thing, as if you put it on a chain, let it guard it and forget about it. And then such irresponsible owners expect something else from the animal. Remember, a dog is a living creature! She, like people, needs attention and care!
Let your pet have his own toys. It doesn't necessarily cost a lot of money, not at all. These could be old children's soft toys, rubber balls, some large bones, etc.
Play with your dog, because these emotions are important to him, just like a person. Stroke and comb your dog; tactile contact is important to her, just like to us humans! Then the pet will feel needed, loved and will give you triple the amount in return. It's little things like these that add up to joy and happiness for a dog.
It is important to love the animal and take care of it!
Do not forget that even on a chain, your dog is, first of all, an animal for which you have taken responsibility. Therefore, even in such official living conditions, try to provide him with the greatest possible comfort and care, without depriving him of your attention. Then your four-legged friend, even on a chain, will not only guard the house with joy and obedience, but will also be infinitely happy and love you.
How to house train your pet
The main principle of training is gradualism. The animal must get used to the booth and this will take at least several days. Dog handlers say that the period depends, among other things, on the pedigree. If there were guard dogs in the family, then the pet will quickly understand why a booth is needed. A “domestic” dog will take longer to train. As a result, the booth will become her new home. By rushing, you increase the risk of psychological trauma.
Sequence of training:
- prepare the booth - arrange it inside, put the dog’s favorite toys;
- allow the dog to explore the yard to its fullest extent and explore everything;
- Spend as much time as possible with your pet outside, train and play so that the dog gets tired and more easily agrees to rest in a cozy booth;
- at first, leave the dog for 40-50 minutes, gradually increase the time spent inside;
- The dog must be left at home at night; overnight stays in a kennel are possible after adaptation is completed.
Show your dog how good and cozy it is to be inside the booth. Don't forget to reward her for sitting calmly in the booth. Pet, praise and give treats.
Monitor your dog's well-being during the period of crate training. Watch for signs of possible stress. Avoid prolonged whining. The dog should see that he was not abandoned, and should not feel unwanted. Communicate with him constantly.
To successfully train a dog to a booth, it is important where its house is located. Place the booth so that the pet can see the entrance to the house from it. This way he will always greet members of his household entering and leaving and feel less sad.
During the adaptation period, focus on delicious food. With the help of treats and favorite foods, reinforce the positive emotions of being in the booth. The dog will begin to associate the kennel with treats and will remember that there is always tasty food here. Avoid starvation; the dog should always be full. This will make him even more willing to relax after eating in a cozy booth.
What should you pay attention to?
- There is no need to rush into getting a reliable home protector. Under no circumstances should you immediately leave the puppy alone in a new place. There is a high probability that the dog will be afraid of sudden changes, darkness or loneliness, which will certainly affect its character;
- The same applies to the chain and the enclosure. Let the puppy look around first and get used to his own home. There is no need to lock the dog in an enclosure or immediately put it on a chain;
- Try to spend more time outside with your puppy. Look around the booth together, play nearby - make sure that he doesn’t feel abandoned in his new home;
- Place your dog's favorite toys, bedding, and bowls in the kennel. Familiar smells will speed up the adaptation process;
- Once your puppy begins to take an interest in the kennel, encourage his curiosity and interest with treats or praise. Positive reinforcement is the best method of training a dog;
- Another option is to feed your pet next to the kennel, so it will develop positive associations with the house;
- When increasing the time your puppy spends in his own place, do not forget to visit him, play with him and praise him.
One of the key aspects of raising a dog is patience. It is also necessary in the process of accustoming a puppy to a kennel, especially if the pet does not accept the new home and refuses it.
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What not to do
You will not achieve results by doing the wrong things. On the contrary, the learning process will take a long time and become more labor-intensive. The dog will lose all interest in the booth and will become afraid of it.
Remember what actions are prohibited:
- lock a dog in a kennel and force it to sit there;
- scold or punish for not wanting to sit inside;
- leaving the dog in the kennel alone for a long time;
- move the booth.
Putting a dog on a chain with the desire to quickly train it in a kennel is not a solution. A dog can accept restrictions, but not get used to a new situation. You can put him on a chain only after he has been trained to the booth.
How to train a dog to crate?
It should immediately be noted that this process must take place gradually. There is no need to force the dog into a kennel or punish the pet for disobedience. To solve a problem, you need to understand the reasons that led to it.
Most often, the dog does not want to move to a separate kennel because of the habit of living with its owners, in a warm house among people. A booth, no matter how well equipped it may be, cannot compare with a cozy hearth and delicious food. Therefore, it is worth gradually accustoming the dog to his new place of residence. It is recommended to first place the dog in a kennel for a while, and then transfer it back to the house, gradually increasing the period of stay in the kennel. This way the dog will gradually get used to the new place.
It is much easier to adapt a puppy, but how to accustom an adult dog to a kennel? There are a few important tips you need to put into practice.
