How do I help my puppy with crate training?
Q. We've had Dodger for 2 weeks. We keep him in my husbands home office, because my husband works from home and it gives Dodger company. Dodger is crated when he sleeps in the day and is out of his crate but confined to the room when he's not sleeping. That bit is going well. We've had few accidents in the room. At night, Dodger goes to sleep around 11 and wakes up at 5 or 6 am, when we take him outside to pee. We *thought* things were going fine until this morning, when I put my head way inside the crate, I noticed he'd been peeing in the back of his crate! I don't understand because he's really never been left alone in the house and we don't confine him to it for a long stretch, other than the 6-hour stretch at night. Is there a way… [cont.]
Asked by Cindy Lou Who --P3D-- - Thu Jun 14 13:05:35 2007 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. The crate should only be big enough for the dog to stand in and turn around. If it is a lot bigger than this, it is too big and your dog will find a corner far enough away from what he considers "his space" and use it. The remedy is to find a smaller crate, and if he's a puppy hang on to your current one when Dodger outgrows it.
Answered by Balaam's Talking AM Donkey - Thu Jun 14 13:37:54 2007
Q. We've had Dodger for 2 weeks. We keep him in my husbands home office, because my husband works from home and it gives Dodger company. Dodger is crated when he sleeps in the day and is out of his crate but confined to the room when he's not sleeping. That bit is going well. We've had few accidents in the room. At night, Dodger goes to sleep around 11 and wakes up at 5 or 6 am, when we take him outside to pee. We *thought* things were going fine until this morning, when I put my head way inside the crate, I noticed he'd been peeing in the back of his crate! I don't understand because he's really never been left alone in the house and we don't confine him to it for a long stretch, other than the 6-hour stretch at night. Is there a way… [cont.]
Asked by Cindy Lou Who --P3D-- - Thu Jun 14 13:05:35 2007 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. The crate should only be big enough for the dog to stand in and turn around. If it is a lot bigger than this, it is too big and your dog will find a corner far enough away from what he considers "his space" and use it. The remedy is to find a smaller crate, and if he's a puppy hang on to your current one when Dodger outgrows it.
Answered by Balaam's Talking AM Donkey - Thu Jun 14 13:37:54 2007
When crate training a puppy during the day, do you put food in the crate?
Q. I've read SO many things, I'm a bit confused. My puppy is now 10 weeks old. She sleeps all night in her crate with no problems. My question is this...do you provide water and/or food in her crate during the day? I would think this defeats the purpose as she would need to "go" if you do. However, would she not get dehydrated and/or hungry? My daughter comes home at lunch and right after school, so she is only crated for 3 to 3 1/2 hours at a time. Please HELP...there is so much advise out there I'm confused. Answers from an actual dog trainer would be great! Thank you all for answering...you've taken a huge worry off of my shoulders.
Asked by catseyesred - Sun Sep 23 20:15:28 2007 - - 11 Answers - 0 Comments
A. You do not need to put food/water in crate. If you leave food in there, your dog will want to go potty within 20 minutes after eating and drinking. He will not get dehydrated because he is indoors. Leaving water out is mainly for outdoor dogs because they need the water to maintain their body temperature, but if your dog is in an air conditioned environment he will not have this problem. Also, being that your dog is only 10 weeks old, the longest he would be able to hold "it" would be a max of 3 hours at a time. A rule of thumb to calculate how long your dog should hold it is to take the number of months it is plus 1. ie...your dog is 2 1/2 months old so he should not be expected to hold it for more than 3 hours. You should also only feed… [cont.]
Answered by Delilah - Sun Sep 23 20:58:59 2007
Q. I've read SO many things, I'm a bit confused. My puppy is now 10 weeks old. She sleeps all night in her crate with no problems. My question is this...do you provide water and/or food in her crate during the day? I would think this defeats the purpose as she would need to "go" if you do. However, would she not get dehydrated and/or hungry? My daughter comes home at lunch and right after school, so she is only crated for 3 to 3 1/2 hours at a time. Please HELP...there is so much advise out there I'm confused. Answers from an actual dog trainer would be great! Thank you all for answering...you've taken a huge worry off of my shoulders.
Asked by catseyesred - Sun Sep 23 20:15:28 2007 - - 11 Answers - 0 Comments
A. You do not need to put food/water in crate. If you leave food in there, your dog will want to go potty within 20 minutes after eating and drinking. He will not get dehydrated because he is indoors. Leaving water out is mainly for outdoor dogs because they need the water to maintain their body temperature, but if your dog is in an air conditioned environment he will not have this problem. Also, being that your dog is only 10 weeks old, the longest he would be able to hold "it" would be a max of 3 hours at a time. A rule of thumb to calculate how long your dog should hold it is to take the number of months it is plus 1. ie...your dog is 2 1/2 months old so he should not be expected to hold it for more than 3 hours. You should also only feed… [cont.]
Answered by Delilah - Sun Sep 23 20:58:59 2007
What magnitude of force must the worker apply to move the crate at constant velocity?
Q. "A factory worker pushes a 28.5 crate a distance of 4.1 along a level floor at constant velocity by pushing downward at an angle of 28 below the horizontal. The coefficient of kinetic friction between the crate and floor is 0.26." What magnitude of force must the worker apply to move the crate at constant velocity? How much work is done on the crate by this force when the crate is pushed a distance of 4.1 ? How much work is done on the crate by friction during this displacement?
Asked by Student7 - Thu Jul 2 15:38:32 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. the kinetic friction on the crate f = u mg (u is the coefficient of friction) = 0.26 x 28.5 x 9.8 = 71.8536 N (supposing that the mass of crate is 28.5 kg, it is not clear of course) a) now work done by pusing force W1 = f S = 71.8536 x 4.1 = 294.6 J b) work done by frictional force = work done by pushing force (due to constant veloty) = 294.6 J
Answered by knr - Thu Jul 2 16:00:46 2009
Q. "A factory worker pushes a 28.5 crate a distance of 4.1 along a level floor at constant velocity by pushing downward at an angle of 28 below the horizontal. The coefficient of kinetic friction between the crate and floor is 0.26." What magnitude of force must the worker apply to move the crate at constant velocity? How much work is done on the crate by this force when the crate is pushed a distance of 4.1 ? How much work is done on the crate by friction during this displacement?
Asked by Student7 - Thu Jul 2 15:38:32 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. the kinetic friction on the crate f = u mg (u is the coefficient of friction) = 0.26 x 28.5 x 9.8 = 71.8536 N (supposing that the mass of crate is 28.5 kg, it is not clear of course) a) now work done by pusing force W1 = f S = 71.8536 x 4.1 = 294.6 J b) work done by frictional force = work done by pushing force (due to constant veloty) = 294.6 J
Answered by knr - Thu Jul 2 16:00:46 2009
What is the best way to crate train my dog?
Q. My akita is 10 weeks old now and just cries and cries when he is in the crate i try to make it pleasant for him whenever he is in his crate. Can anyone give me any pointers for getting him successfully crate trained.
Asked by wrx4life44 - Tue Apr 28 13:29:30 2009 - - 11 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Place the crate in a room where you are near by. Place a towel or shirt with your scent on it in the crate. create positive associations with the crate for your dog. feed in in the crate with the door open. Never use the crate for punishment. Ignore cries while the dog is crated.If you baby talk him you will be training him to cry in crate for attention...good luck.
Answered by W. - Tue Apr 28 13:37:33 2009
Q. My akita is 10 weeks old now and just cries and cries when he is in the crate i try to make it pleasant for him whenever he is in his crate. Can anyone give me any pointers for getting him successfully crate trained.
Asked by wrx4life44 - Tue Apr 28 13:29:30 2009 - - 11 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Place the crate in a room where you are near by. Place a towel or shirt with your scent on it in the crate. create positive associations with the crate for your dog. feed in in the crate with the door open. Never use the crate for punishment. Ignore cries while the dog is crated.If you baby talk him you will be training him to cry in crate for attention...good luck.
Answered by W. - Tue Apr 28 13:37:33 2009
when will my 9 week pup start walking into the crate. The breeder has trained the pup since he was 6 weeks to?
Q. sleep in his crate. Whenever I want to put him in the crate, he runs away from it, I have a nice blanket, a toy, I even try to treat him once he is inside, I've been doing this for a week now, but not sure if it is helping. Once he is in, he barks for 5 mts and then settles down. He has even started sleeping through the night in his crate. During day time, I spen 2-3 hours in the morning outside and then crate him for 3 hours, take himout for potty/pee and play and then crate him for 3 hours and repeat. Everytime, it is a struggle to get him to his crate. I am worried he is going to hate his crate. But he sleeps well in it during day and night. I even have a kong with cream cheese in it, he doesn't play/lick it inside, once I take him out,… [cont.]
Asked by asking - Thu Sep 13 14:55:50 2007 - - 9 Answers - 0 Comments
A. puppies are like human babies they take a while to catch on to things. just give it time. good luck with your new puppy. :-)
Answered by randomperson69 - Thu Sep 13 15:02:31 2007
Q. sleep in his crate. Whenever I want to put him in the crate, he runs away from it, I have a nice blanket, a toy, I even try to treat him once he is inside, I've been doing this for a week now, but not sure if it is helping. Once he is in, he barks for 5 mts and then settles down. He has even started sleeping through the night in his crate. During day time, I spen 2-3 hours in the morning outside and then crate him for 3 hours, take himout for potty/pee and play and then crate him for 3 hours and repeat. Everytime, it is a struggle to get him to his crate. I am worried he is going to hate his crate. But he sleeps well in it during day and night. I even have a kong with cream cheese in it, he doesn't play/lick it inside, once I take him out,… [cont.]
Asked by asking - Thu Sep 13 14:55:50 2007 - - 9 Answers - 0 Comments
A. puppies are like human babies they take a while to catch on to things. just give it time. good luck with your new puppy. :-)
Answered by randomperson69 - Thu Sep 13 15:02:31 2007
What is a good age to stop crate training your puppy?
Q. I've been crate training my German Shepherd for a little over 3 months. He's getting pretty big which tells me (bigger crate). What is a good age or time to stop crate training and let him roam around freely when I am gone?
Asked by neilnelson - Mon Jun 22 19:21:07 2009 - - 8 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I don't go by age, I go by behavior. If you feel you can trust him to not soil in the house or destroy your things, he's ready. I have yet to find a dog trustworthy with the WHOLE house (or apartment) until around 2 years of age. Before you buy the next size crate, try leaving him in a puppy proof bedroom when you run an errand. Walk him first, make sure he eliminates on the walk and put him in the room with a kong (and the TV on). This will limit the destruction he can do. When you come back (an hour at the most), see how he has done. If he has done any damage or soiled, then you know to buy the next crate. I wouldn't just go one size up, though. I would buy the largest and section the back end off. That's what we did and it… [cont.]
Answered by BulliesRock - Mon Jun 22 19:30:24 2009
Q. I've been crate training my German Shepherd for a little over 3 months. He's getting pretty big which tells me (bigger crate). What is a good age or time to stop crate training and let him roam around freely when I am gone?
Asked by neilnelson - Mon Jun 22 19:21:07 2009 - - 8 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I don't go by age, I go by behavior. If you feel you can trust him to not soil in the house or destroy your things, he's ready. I have yet to find a dog trustworthy with the WHOLE house (or apartment) until around 2 years of age. Before you buy the next size crate, try leaving him in a puppy proof bedroom when you run an errand. Walk him first, make sure he eliminates on the walk and put him in the room with a kong (and the TV on). This will limit the destruction he can do. When you come back (an hour at the most), see how he has done. If he has done any damage or soiled, then you know to buy the next crate. I wouldn't just go one size up, though. I would buy the largest and section the back end off. That's what we did and it… [cont.]
Answered by BulliesRock - Mon Jun 22 19:30:24 2009
How to get puppy comfortable in his crate?
Q. We recently got a new puppy and are trying to crate train him. He's ok with being in the crate with the door open but cries and yelps when it's closed. Does anyone have any suggestions as to how to make him more comfortable with being in his crate?
Asked by storygurl_05 - Fri Mar 30 09:41:57 2007 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Give him treats now and then and praise him each time he gets into the crate.. get a soft cuddly toy without anything which can be bitten off which he could choke/swallow on.. He will eventually get used to this and like the attention of being praised for it. Good Luck! x
Answered by Laura M - Fri Mar 30 09:45:44 2007
Q. We recently got a new puppy and are trying to crate train him. He's ok with being in the crate with the door open but cries and yelps when it's closed. Does anyone have any suggestions as to how to make him more comfortable with being in his crate?
Asked by storygurl_05 - Fri Mar 30 09:41:57 2007 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Give him treats now and then and praise him each time he gets into the crate.. get a soft cuddly toy without anything which can be bitten off which he could choke/swallow on.. He will eventually get used to this and like the attention of being praised for it. Good Luck! x
Answered by Laura M - Fri Mar 30 09:45:44 2007
How do I get my puppy to realize her crate is a safe home for her?
Q. I just got a 8 week old Yorkie/Toy Fox Terrier mix and brought her home yesterday. I was able to crate her for a while last night (about 5 hours) and she took a nap in the crate with the door open. Today I put her in for about 15-20 minutes with the door closed and she cried a bit at first, but I didn't hear anything from the bedroom. Later today I had to run a quick errand so I crated her and she cried the whole time I was gone. Right now she is sitting in her crate with the door open and seems fine. How do I get her to know its ok to be in there with the door closed?
Asked by 25 or 6 to 4 - Sun Apr 1 18:30:06 2007 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Feed her in there, put pleasant things in there, like a blanket, or even better a dog bed. Keep all her toys in there. It takes some time to get used to, but don't give up because a crate is a VERY useful tool. Don't close the door unless she is relaxed. Gently shut it, then reward heavily, with something delicious, like chicken...just make the crate a postitive place to be, and work up closed-door time.
Answered by jumptumblestunt - Sun Apr 1 18:33:44 2007
Q. I just got a 8 week old Yorkie/Toy Fox Terrier mix and brought her home yesterday. I was able to crate her for a while last night (about 5 hours) and she took a nap in the crate with the door open. Today I put her in for about 15-20 minutes with the door closed and she cried a bit at first, but I didn't hear anything from the bedroom. Later today I had to run a quick errand so I crated her and she cried the whole time I was gone. Right now she is sitting in her crate with the door open and seems fine. How do I get her to know its ok to be in there with the door closed?
Asked by 25 or 6 to 4 - Sun Apr 1 18:30:06 2007 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Feed her in there, put pleasant things in there, like a blanket, or even better a dog bed. Keep all her toys in there. It takes some time to get used to, but don't give up because a crate is a VERY useful tool. Don't close the door unless she is relaxed. Gently shut it, then reward heavily, with something delicious, like chicken...just make the crate a postitive place to be, and work up closed-door time.
Answered by jumptumblestunt - Sun Apr 1 18:33:44 2007
How do you crate train a puppy?
Q. Just got a Chihuahua puppy. She is 6 months old. How do you crate train? Steps and tips would be helpful!
Asked by Kathleen - Sat May 19 18:15:26 2007 - - 9 Answers - 0 Comments
A. While i agree with most of what Mr. Shepherd says, a puppy that age will not exactly relieve him/herself ANYWHERE. It will be away from feeding and sleeping areas, but sometimes either hidden or near the door. If pup understands concept of going outside, it will be near the door - which is as close as they can get without help to exit. My method is to take puppy or dog outside first thing in AM, after feeding, and each eve after eating. Then again before bedtime. At 6 mo. leave dog in crate 4 to 6 hrs TOPS. i always go with dog in yard and encourage them to "go potty". This results in dog learning to "go potty" on command - which is impressive, helps at vet's, and also later on (say at one year) you can SEND dog out saying "go potty"… [cont.]
Answered by Tanya968 - Sat May 19 19:46:19 2007
Q. Just got a Chihuahua puppy. She is 6 months old. How do you crate train? Steps and tips would be helpful!
Asked by Kathleen - Sat May 19 18:15:26 2007 - - 9 Answers - 0 Comments
A. While i agree with most of what Mr. Shepherd says, a puppy that age will not exactly relieve him/herself ANYWHERE. It will be away from feeding and sleeping areas, but sometimes either hidden or near the door. If pup understands concept of going outside, it will be near the door - which is as close as they can get without help to exit. My method is to take puppy or dog outside first thing in AM, after feeding, and each eve after eating. Then again before bedtime. At 6 mo. leave dog in crate 4 to 6 hrs TOPS. i always go with dog in yard and encourage them to "go potty". This results in dog learning to "go potty" on command - which is impressive, helps at vet's, and also later on (say at one year) you can SEND dog out saying "go potty"… [cont.]
Answered by Tanya968 - Sat May 19 19:46:19 2007
What is the acceleration of the crate if the coefficient of kinetic friction is 0.4?
Q. A 10-kg crate is sliding down an incline that is 35 degrees above the horizontal. What is the acceleration of the crate if the coefficient of the kinetic friction is 0.4?
Asked by flipnv86@sbcglobal.net - Wed Dec 19 13:50:53 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. ___- Mass of crate = m =10 kg weight of crate = w = mg =10*9.8= 98 N Angle of incline= O = 35 degrees above the horizontal. Component of weight parallel to incline = mg sin O Component of weight parallel to incline =98*0.5736 Component of weight parallel to incline in downward direction = 56.212 N Component of weight perpendicular to incline = mg cos O=98*0.8192 Component of weight perpendicular to incline =80.277 N Normal reaction = R =Component of weight perpendicular to incline=80.277 N Normal reaction = R = 80.277 N The coefficient of kinetic friction= (mu) =0.4 Force of kinetic friction= f = 0.4*80.277 Force of kinetic friction= f = 32.064 parallel to incline upwards Net force on crate = Fn = 56.212 -32.064=24.148… [cont.]
Answered by ukmudgal - Wed Dec 19 14:28:30 2007
Q. A 10-kg crate is sliding down an incline that is 35 degrees above the horizontal. What is the acceleration of the crate if the coefficient of the kinetic friction is 0.4?
Asked by flipnv86@sbcglobal.net - Wed Dec 19 13:50:53 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. ___- Mass of crate = m =10 kg weight of crate = w = mg =10*9.8= 98 N Angle of incline= O = 35 degrees above the horizontal. Component of weight parallel to incline = mg sin O Component of weight parallel to incline =98*0.5736 Component of weight parallel to incline in downward direction = 56.212 N Component of weight perpendicular to incline = mg cos O=98*0.8192 Component of weight perpendicular to incline =80.277 N Normal reaction = R =Component of weight perpendicular to incline=80.277 N Normal reaction = R = 80.277 N The coefficient of kinetic friction= (mu) =0.4 Force of kinetic friction= f = 0.4*80.277 Force of kinetic friction= f = 32.064 parallel to incline upwards Net force on crate = Fn = 56.212 -32.064=24.148… [cont.]
Answered by ukmudgal - Wed Dec 19 14:28:30 2007
What size crate should i get for an 8 week Pembroke Welsh Corgi?
Q. The puppy will be 8 weeks when it arrives. I'm not sure what size, I know some people buy a crate and then they end up throwing it away. Should i get one that would be the size of her when he's at his natural length? The Pembroke Welsh Corgi is a small dog.
Asked by Sal Pazzini - Tue Jan 5 16:13:36 2010 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I just went through this yesterday, trying to buy a cage for my 8-week old Weimaraner. I ended up getting one for when she is fully grown. Who wants to buy two cages over a period of 6 months? Besides, buying a bigger cage (or one that will accomodate the adult version of your dog) is somewhat of a boon. Crated puppies haven't learned not to pee in their crates. By buying the larger version, you leave them a little room to learn not to do their business where they sleep.
Answered by L - Tue Jan 5 16:21:47 2010
Q. The puppy will be 8 weeks when it arrives. I'm not sure what size, I know some people buy a crate and then they end up throwing it away. Should i get one that would be the size of her when he's at his natural length? The Pembroke Welsh Corgi is a small dog.
Asked by Sal Pazzini - Tue Jan 5 16:13:36 2010 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I just went through this yesterday, trying to buy a cage for my 8-week old Weimaraner. I ended up getting one for when she is fully grown. Who wants to buy two cages over a period of 6 months? Besides, buying a bigger cage (or one that will accomodate the adult version of your dog) is somewhat of a boon. Crated puppies haven't learned not to pee in their crates. By buying the larger version, you leave them a little room to learn not to do their business where they sleep.
Answered by L - Tue Jan 5 16:21:47 2010
What happens if you crate train your puppy too early?
Q. My baby is 3 months, but he is really doing well.. (I think) He has not pooped or peed in his crate yet, and it is the only way I can make sure he wont pee or poor in his room, stinking up my whole house. What do you guys think?
Asked by chocolate_krys2000 - Thu Oct 4 15:43:05 2007 - - 9 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Never to early, but remember what the crate is for. It is not so you can put him in there when you are home so you can watch tv and not have to worry about him. I am not accusing you of this, just using this as an example. The crate is there so anytime you leave the house you have a safe place for your dog. It can be used anytime you cant supervise your dog as well when you are home, but this cant be an everyday occurance. If this is the case, then you should not own a puppy. You should buy an adult dog. Part of the responsibility of owning a puppy is the raising of the puppy. As long as you are just using the crate when you leave the house and you arent locking your dog in there when you are home, you and your puppy are doing an… [cont.]
Answered by Spartan Mike K - Thu Oct 4 16:07:05 2007
Q. My baby is 3 months, but he is really doing well.. (I think) He has not pooped or peed in his crate yet, and it is the only way I can make sure he wont pee or poor in his room, stinking up my whole house. What do you guys think?
Asked by chocolate_krys2000 - Thu Oct 4 15:43:05 2007 - - 9 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Never to early, but remember what the crate is for. It is not so you can put him in there when you are home so you can watch tv and not have to worry about him. I am not accusing you of this, just using this as an example. The crate is there so anytime you leave the house you have a safe place for your dog. It can be used anytime you cant supervise your dog as well when you are home, but this cant be an everyday occurance. If this is the case, then you should not own a puppy. You should buy an adult dog. Part of the responsibility of owning a puppy is the raising of the puppy. As long as you are just using the crate when you leave the house and you arent locking your dog in there when you are home, you and your puppy are doing an… [cont.]
Answered by Spartan Mike K - Thu Oct 4 16:07:05 2007
How to properly introduce dog to a crate?
Q. We've been having alot of problems with our puppy chewing up carpets and such. We've decided to get a crate at the beginning of the month when we have some extra cash. I know your suppose to let the dog explore the crate herself and get used to it for a long time before locking her in there. Is there anything we will be able to do to help her get used to it?
Asked by Erika (Nina and Brady's Mom) - Thu Jan 24 18:53:09 2008 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments
A. put something that she likes that makes her calm in there with her. a favorite toy or a slightly used shirt of yours should do the trick. let her gets used to going in and out of it before you close it. if she doesn't go near it try trowing just a few treats at the very back of it so she has to go all the way in to get it
Answered by papluver - Thu Jan 24 18:57:40 2008
Q. We've been having alot of problems with our puppy chewing up carpets and such. We've decided to get a crate at the beginning of the month when we have some extra cash. I know your suppose to let the dog explore the crate herself and get used to it for a long time before locking her in there. Is there anything we will be able to do to help her get used to it?
Asked by Erika (Nina and Brady's Mom) - Thu Jan 24 18:53:09 2008 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments
A. put something that she likes that makes her calm in there with her. a favorite toy or a slightly used shirt of yours should do the trick. let her gets used to going in and out of it before you close it. if she doesn't go near it try trowing just a few treats at the very back of it so she has to go all the way in to get it
Answered by papluver - Thu Jan 24 18:57:40 2008
How can two people crate train a puppy and keep a part time job?
Q. My girlfriend and I are thinking about getting a puppy. We both have part time job, and we have been reading up on crate training. It sais that you should take your dog out every 3 hours. We usually work 4 hour shifts on weekends. What's the best way to handle this situation?
Asked by dlevinas79 - Mon Feb 5 10:30:50 2007 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Remember it is an animal not a human baby it can wait for you. I would also consider a 6-8 month old pup that has already been altered. They would be able to hold it a lot longer.
Answered by JR - Mon Feb 5 10:36:31 2007
Q. My girlfriend and I are thinking about getting a puppy. We both have part time job, and we have been reading up on crate training. It sais that you should take your dog out every 3 hours. We usually work 4 hour shifts on weekends. What's the best way to handle this situation?
Asked by dlevinas79 - Mon Feb 5 10:30:50 2007 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Remember it is an animal not a human baby it can wait for you. I would also consider a 6-8 month old pup that has already been altered. They would be able to hold it a lot longer.
Answered by JR - Mon Feb 5 10:36:31 2007
What is the coefficient of static friction between the crate and the incline?
Q. A 212-kg crate rests on a surface that is inclined above the horizontal at an angle of 20.4 . A horizontal force (magnitude = 531 N and parallel to the ground, not the incline) is required to start the crate moving down the incline. What is the coefficient of static friction between the crate and the incline?
Asked by Angela - Mon Oct 12 00:24:13 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Define: A = angle of the inclined plane = 20.4 m = mass of crate = 212 kg g = acceleration of gravity = 9.8m/s^2 Fa = Applied Force = 531 N W = weight of the crate = mg = 2078 N u = coefficient of static friction The forces on the crate parallel, Fp, and normal, Fn, to the surface is Fp = WsinA + FacosA Fn = WcosA - FasinA Fp is sufficient to begin the crate moving against the resistance from static friction. u = Fp/Fn = (WsinA + FacosA)/(WcosA - FasinA) = (2078sin20.4 + 531cos20.4)/(2078cos20.4 - 531sin20.4) u = .693
Answered by Tom - Mon Oct 12 00:42:52 2009
Q. A 212-kg crate rests on a surface that is inclined above the horizontal at an angle of 20.4 . A horizontal force (magnitude = 531 N and parallel to the ground, not the incline) is required to start the crate moving down the incline. What is the coefficient of static friction between the crate and the incline?
Asked by Angela - Mon Oct 12 00:24:13 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Define: A = angle of the inclined plane = 20.4 m = mass of crate = 212 kg g = acceleration of gravity = 9.8m/s^2 Fa = Applied Force = 531 N W = weight of the crate = mg = 2078 N u = coefficient of static friction The forces on the crate parallel, Fp, and normal, Fn, to the surface is Fp = WsinA + FacosA Fn = WcosA - FasinA Fp is sufficient to begin the crate moving against the resistance from static friction. u = Fp/Fn = (WsinA + FacosA)/(WcosA - FasinA) = (2078sin20.4 + 531cos20.4)/(2078cos20.4 - 531sin20.4) u = .693
Answered by Tom - Mon Oct 12 00:42:52 2009
how long should i leave a siberian husky in a crate?
Q. I'm planning to get a siberian husky and i've read up on crate training dogs, but i'm not sure how long to leave a siberian in the crate... how long do you leave your siberians in a crate?
Asked by Supercoolsweetawesomejohnnyislol - Wed Jul 2 22:16:51 2008 - - 8 Answers - 0 Comments
A. When crate training a dog consider this: The size of the crate- if you are getting a husky, you will need a larger crate, but find one that is expandable. They usually have a piece in the back you can move back as the dog gets bigger. You don't want the dog to have too much room, as he will go in the back of the crate to do his business. Make sure the crate is never used for punishment. You dog she see the crate as a place of comfort. As far as "leaving" him in a crate goes. When training you puppy, you should only expect the pup to hold it for as many hours as he is in months of age. SO if he is 3 months old, he can hold it for about 3 hours. As you continue your crating, you will eventually be able to leave him crated through… [cont.]
Answered by yarmiah - Wed Jul 2 23:02:03 2008
Q. I'm planning to get a siberian husky and i've read up on crate training dogs, but i'm not sure how long to leave a siberian in the crate... how long do you leave your siberians in a crate?
Asked by Supercoolsweetawesomejohnnyislol - Wed Jul 2 22:16:51 2008 - - 8 Answers - 0 Comments
A. When crate training a dog consider this: The size of the crate- if you are getting a husky, you will need a larger crate, but find one that is expandable. They usually have a piece in the back you can move back as the dog gets bigger. You don't want the dog to have too much room, as he will go in the back of the crate to do his business. Make sure the crate is never used for punishment. You dog she see the crate as a place of comfort. As far as "leaving" him in a crate goes. When training you puppy, you should only expect the pup to hold it for as many hours as he is in months of age. SO if he is 3 months old, he can hold it for about 3 hours. As you continue your crating, you will eventually be able to leave him crated through… [cont.]
Answered by yarmiah - Wed Jul 2 23:02:03 2008
What is a the best sized crate for a Westie?
Q. Im buying a Westie pup and Im gonna crate train him. I really dont wanna buy two crates, one now and one later, so what sized crate would suffice for a full grown Westie? I know that i can block off part of the crate until he grows to his full size, but im not certain of what size to get.
Asked by gwenfiend1 - Thu Apr 5 03:06:39 2007 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. The" vari-kennel" # 100!! SMALL!!! Plastic-NOT wire! Do NOT get any larger-do NOT"block-off" !! Do NOT listen to the cry-baby IDIOTS who want bigger! SMALL!!
Answered by neversurrender - Thu Apr 5 07:39:42 2007
Q. Im buying a Westie pup and Im gonna crate train him. I really dont wanna buy two crates, one now and one later, so what sized crate would suffice for a full grown Westie? I know that i can block off part of the crate until he grows to his full size, but im not certain of what size to get.
Asked by gwenfiend1 - Thu Apr 5 03:06:39 2007 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. The" vari-kennel" # 100!! SMALL!!! Plastic-NOT wire! Do NOT get any larger-do NOT"block-off" !! Do NOT listen to the cry-baby IDIOTS who want bigger! SMALL!!
Answered by neversurrender - Thu Apr 5 07:39:42 2007
What can I do to prevent my puppy from peeing in her crate?
Q. My 10 week old puppy is almost completely housebroken. She also sleeps all night in her crate, about 8 hours without waking up. I got her 2 weeks ago and had off of work. I put her in her crate (appropriate size) to take naps and would leave the room. She slept about 4 hours, woke for 2, slept 4 more. Ever since I started work again, and she is left alone for only 3 hours, she has been peeing in her crate. The neighbours say she cries almost the whole time. I don't understand, because she used to sleep fine and never went in the crate. It seems like she can't calm down after I have left and that is why she is peeing, from being upset. I wish I had the luxury of not working and my apartment is not puppy safe to leave her alone. Of course… [cont.]
Asked by stefanie - Wed Jul 25 15:50:54 2007 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Start potty training over...and remember the hold time of a 10 week old puppy is about 2.5 hours...so it needs to be let out sooner. It's easier for any animal to hold longer while asleep, but if it's mising you and fretting you're away it's gonna be on the shorter side of the hold time. hold time one hour = one month of life IE 2 month old pup has 2 hour hold, 4 onth old 4 hours...
Answered by smurf - Wed Jul 25 16:37:03 2007
Q. My 10 week old puppy is almost completely housebroken. She also sleeps all night in her crate, about 8 hours without waking up. I got her 2 weeks ago and had off of work. I put her in her crate (appropriate size) to take naps and would leave the room. She slept about 4 hours, woke for 2, slept 4 more. Ever since I started work again, and she is left alone for only 3 hours, she has been peeing in her crate. The neighbours say she cries almost the whole time. I don't understand, because she used to sleep fine and never went in the crate. It seems like she can't calm down after I have left and that is why she is peeing, from being upset. I wish I had the luxury of not working and my apartment is not puppy safe to leave her alone. Of course… [cont.]
Asked by stefanie - Wed Jul 25 15:50:54 2007 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Start potty training over...and remember the hold time of a 10 week old puppy is about 2.5 hours...so it needs to be let out sooner. It's easier for any animal to hold longer while asleep, but if it's mising you and fretting you're away it's gonna be on the shorter side of the hold time. hold time one hour = one month of life IE 2 month old pup has 2 hour hold, 4 onth old 4 hours...
Answered by smurf - Wed Jul 25 16:37:03 2007
What is the purpose of crate training a puppy?
Q. Is a crate used as a bed e.g. with bedding, food and water for the dog or as a place to go toilet? I know nothing about this and am getting a puppy and would love some advice. I have bought some books, they are on order.
Asked by String - Thu Oct 4 10:38:47 2007 - - 18 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Good for you, learning what you need to BEFORE you get your puppy. I wish everyone was that responsible...the crate is used as a bed for the dog, kind of like a den for a wolf or fox. It should be big enough for the dog to stand up, turn around, lie down comfortably, but not so big that they can use part of it for a bathroom, and part for a bed. It helps a lot with housebreaking, and also provides a safe place for the puppy to be when no one can watch him closely. My dogs go in their crates at night, if we are going to be out for a while, and they go in by themselves when things get too noisy or crowded- like when my kids have a bunch of friends over. I have never fed my dogs in their crates unless we are traveling. A puppy will need… [cont.]
Answered by Rachal961 - Thu Oct 4 11:04:52 2007
Q. Is a crate used as a bed e.g. with bedding, food and water for the dog or as a place to go toilet? I know nothing about this and am getting a puppy and would love some advice. I have bought some books, they are on order.
Asked by String - Thu Oct 4 10:38:47 2007 - - 18 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Good for you, learning what you need to BEFORE you get your puppy. I wish everyone was that responsible...the crate is used as a bed for the dog, kind of like a den for a wolf or fox. It should be big enough for the dog to stand up, turn around, lie down comfortably, but not so big that they can use part of it for a bathroom, and part for a bed. It helps a lot with housebreaking, and also provides a safe place for the puppy to be when no one can watch him closely. My dogs go in their crates at night, if we are going to be out for a while, and they go in by themselves when things get too noisy or crowded- like when my kids have a bunch of friends over. I have never fed my dogs in their crates unless we are traveling. A puppy will need… [cont.]
Answered by Rachal961 - Thu Oct 4 11:04:52 2007
What are the benefits of crate training?
Q. i see it on a lot of websites, but they dont say why crate training should be used. Isnt it cruel to keep a dog locked in a cage?
Asked by spdy - Mon Aug 3 09:39:44 2009 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. At some point in your dog s life, it may be necessary to use a crate when you are traveling with your pet or when your dog is recuperating from an injury. Such potentially traumatic situations will be much less stressful if your dog is already familiar with and comfortable in a crate.
Answered by Sam - Mon Aug 3 09:45:09 2009
Q. i see it on a lot of websites, but they dont say why crate training should be used. Isnt it cruel to keep a dog locked in a cage?
Asked by spdy - Mon Aug 3 09:39:44 2009 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. At some point in your dog s life, it may be necessary to use a crate when you are traveling with your pet or when your dog is recuperating from an injury. Such potentially traumatic situations will be much less stressful if your dog is already familiar with and comfortable in a crate.
Answered by Sam - Mon Aug 3 09:45:09 2009
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